Created: August 27, 2020 at 11:11 AM | Updated: August 27, 2020 | By NZ Navigator Trust
"The coronavirus pandemic presents complex issues for boards of for-purpose organisations. Many are now under pressure to increase services to their communities whilst their human and financial resources are stretched and fundraising, and other income is potentially at risk. The magnitude of the crisis faced by these boards is unprecedented".
JB Were, For-purpose leadership in times of crisis, April 2020
Charities Services have produced a one-page summary of this JBWere report - the summary paper targets small charities and lists some tips that boards of community organisations will find particularly relevant.
As we continue dealing with the day-to-day challenges of the COVID-19 crisis, our leadership and governance people also need to be creative and forward-thinking.
"Amid this uncertainty and disruption boards have an opportunity to reframe their role and make critical contributions to help their organisations respond."
JB Were, For-purpose leadership in times of crisis, April 2020