The Four Models of Governance

Home Features Pricing Blog Help About Log in Register April 29, 2020 by Process PA Team Governance Management When building an organisation from the ground up, there will come a time when you can’t go at it alone anymore. You’ll need advice, direction, and a few pairs of hands. It’s at this point where most founders will put together a board of directors. Now, not all boards work the same - some are distant, some are hands-on, most are somewhere in-between.There’s a surprisingly broad spectrum of governance models that nonprofit boards structure themselves around. Let’s look at four of the most common models and see what might work for you.1. Advisory ModelThe advisory board is one of the most traditional styles of nonprofit governance seen today. Members of an advisory board typically have little direct decision making power but very high influence over the CEO, offering them - you guessed it - advice. An advisory board will be made up of industry luminaries who are able to provide hi...