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Running a successful non-profit board meeting involves planning, effective facilitation, and clear communication to ensure the meeting is productive and achieves its objectives. We've created a step-by-step guide to running an efficient non-profit board meeting below:

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The Institute of Directors have some free downloadable board meeting resources, such as an annual plan template, board papers template, minutes and agenda template and a conflict of interest register that you can access via their website - iod - board meeting resources

Community Net Aotearoa have created a helpful 'Introduction to Meetings' resource that includes checklists that you can access below:

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Parry Field Lawyers also have a guide on how to chair a meeting well that you can access here. 

AGMs

Running an Annual General Meeting (AGM) involves several important steps to ensure compliance with legal requirements and smooth proceedings. Community Governance Aotearoa have created an AGM agenda template specifically for not-for-profits that want more structure in their Annual General Meeting.
 
View AGM template

Parry Field Lawyers have a guide on chairing an AGM that you can view here.

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