The Club Managers Association of America has developed an online resource devoted to club governance at http://www.cmaa.org/clubgov.aspx.
The focal point of the information is the Club Governance Model. Developed during the past 18 months by the CMAA Governance Study Group, the model is the association’s standard of excellence in club governance. It’s based on accepted principles and best practices in nonprofit governance, which have been tailored to the club community.
The governance section of CMAA’s Web site features a guide to implementing the Club Governance Model, sample board policy manuals, common Q&As and a library of papers, templates and articles. Some of the many topics covered in the library are audit committees, board evaluations, conflict-of-interest policies, mission and vision statements, strategic planning and succession planning.
“As clubs grow more complex and nonprofit management becomes even more challenging, a key area in which club managers must stay informed is governance,” says CMAA c.e.o. Jim Singerling, CCM, CEC. “CMAA’s new online resource is a rich tool that will keep club managers on top of the most effective governance policies and practices in our industry.”