John’s board experiences in the nonprofit sector have run the gamut from exhilarating to frustrating. He has served on several boards, some of the traditional, management variety, others with a governance model. One of his current boards is a poster...
The founding of a new charity is often a cause for celebration, but when an organization decides to close its doors for good, people aren't as vocal about the process. Still, there are steps involved and legal requirements that must...
Discussion of not-for-profit organization governance has risen to common conversation for those engaged in associations; this includes members/donors, staff, volunteer leaders, government and more. Governance refers to the processes that govern the organization. This article reviews what they are and...
My charity has just been offered a large donation from a tobacco manufacturer. Is it ethical to take money obtained from a product that kills when used as directed? Many people are surprised to find there are two sides to...
Your organization may be doing great work in the community, but would it pass the CRA's public benefit test? Adam Aptowitzer, a lawyer with the Ottawa-based law firm Drache LLP, explains what the test is and what it actually means...
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled last year that sports organizations below the national level do not qualify as registered charities. The ruling is the result of a case involving the Amateur Youth Soccer Association (AYSA), which operates at the...
I am very concerned that the board of a charity to which I belong is not following its bylaws. I read the minutes and also hear about problems from staff and volunteers, and there are numerous ongoing violations. They appear...
Most governance boards in the nonprofit sector do a lousy job of training board members for governance. Governors are expected to acquire skills like collaboration and strategizing through osmosis and a brief annual orientation. Perhaps that’s why participants in Peer...
For an organization to be registered as a charity, its purposes must fall within one of four categories, one of which is "other purposes beneficial to the community in a way the law regards as charitable". Adam Aptowitzer, a lawyer...
I supervise a number of employees, and always try to help them develop skills relevant to their current work and their career. One employee requested training on project management, and we agreed on a course. She asked to take it...
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