NCA’s Board Toolkit: Club Leadership Essentials provides resources for club governance. This excerpt provides a sample job description for club directors to ensure they are familiar with their roles and expectations in order to best serve their clubs. You can also review sample job descriptions for board officers
Lay the groundwork for better club governance through properly focused board education. One of the most unusual aspects of private club governance is the constant turnover of officers and directors. In most clubs, a new president takes over every year or two. Frequent turnover in
Truly effective boards focus on three key areas: strategy, finance and governance. Boardroom excellence is defined by focus and allocation of resources, such as time, energy and talent. Club members who choose to be servant leaders for their clubs are paid nothing, devote considerable time
A good starting point is to first check to see that the committees you have are important. Club bylaws typically specify five to seven essential committees, but many clubs will have 10 or more. It is often the case that the ones that are additional
While governance is not traditionally viewed to be a proficiency of most club management companies, their expertise in club finances and strategy can be valuable. Management companies generally do not take over the management of private clubs without a full, explicit and documented construct in
While pre-recessionary conditions were causing a spike in initiation fees, clubs were creating structures that would pay deposits back. Unfortunately, once the economy shifted, resignation lists grew and people became disgruntled over the long wait for refunds. Plummeting membership sales began to force clubs to
As a general manager, chief financial officer or department head, it is imperative to embrace and own the story of your club or department—the intersection of its experiences, culture and where it is heading. An effective story supports the club’s mission and values and the
PRIVATE CLUB BOARDS have clear charges: 1) preserve and protect the club’s assets; 2) ensure effective strategic vision; 3) provide thorough financial resources; and 4) execute sound governance. Yet, many club boards struggle to achieve focused leadership, becoming distracted with tactical matters that should be
The decision on the best management for a club rests squarely on the shoulders of the members and the board. A membership that is closely aligned with the club’s mission and is truly dedicated to it, will have many members willing to serve. They will
Board governance provides crucial leadership to private clubs, offering valuable perspectives on the direction the club should be heading. Who makes up the board, how they are trained and evaluated, and other key factors impact their performance and potential. This article dives into the latest