Should direct beneficiaries or their families serve on our board? Many charity boards are made up almost entirely of clients or caregivers of clients. Most professional associations (as distinct from professional colleges) have boards made up solely of members; their...
The director of development at the charity where I work wants to be able to tell foundations that 100% of the board and staff make a donation every year. I agree that the board members should donate, but can donating...
Our last column about international aid dealt with the views of front-line workers, NGO's and charities with regards to Canada's international aid role. Today's piece takes a look at what our government thinks about where Canada is and should be...
As treasurer, I work hard to keep the board informed of our financial status and forecast. But when I send or distribute statements, no one looks at them. When I raise the financial status at board meetings, they just say...
What should your criteria be for determining who gets to be listed on the slate of directors that stands for election at your annual general meeting? Many not-for-profits use geographical criteria as their primary guide. They want to ensure that...
Is it ethical for a company to make a profit from a relationship with a charity? It absolutely is - unless the company tries to count the same support as philanthropy. If a company wants a tax receipt, it must...
When David Jenkins started his nonprofit venture, Montrealite, in 2002, he thought he had it all figured out. With a social mission of employing and training at-risk youth, the company hired troubled kids to sell t-shirts creatively embossed with symbols...
Our treasurer has directed us to include client names, contact information, and reason for intervention on our weekly activity reports. These reports go to the finance department and are seen by the bookkeeper, accountant, and finance committee. She said the...
Is it okay for family members to work or volunteer in the same organization? Recruiting our family members as volunteers has been part of nonprofit life from the start. They are often a wonderful source of time and expertise, willing...
Thirty-four years ago a government worried about recessions and revenue streams saddled the Canadian public with a new tax. Charities, community organizations, and individuals have been paying ever since. The Canadian Capital Gains Tax came into existence in 1971 with...
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