It can be scary to ask your board members, who are already giving so much of their time and attention, to think about board fundraising, especially if they aren’t recruited to be a fundraising board. In this episode, Emma Lewzey,...
Many executive directors of nonprofits know that the finance function is important, but unfortunately not every nonprofit has the expertise to transform their organization’s finance function from financial management to financial leadership. This article introduces the concept of financial leadership...
Does the T3010 confuse (or maybe even scare) you? Legal problems are something that all organizations face and the rules around them aren’t always clear. So how can we make sure we’re not only compliant, but doing it right the...
Sometimes you win some and sometimes...maybe you didn’t win? Not quite the way the adage goes, granted, but that’s how many charitable organizations in Ontario – and across the country – may feel after a statement by the federal government...
Finances can feel like a chore for organizations of any size, but especially small ones. In the same way you need to brush your teeth and take out the garbage, you need to have your organization’s financials in order. But...
This week we’re talking about something that many small organizations don’t really think about (enough)...succession planning. We have seen many organizations struggle after their leader leaves and we’re happy to have Lianne Picot, with over 25 years of experience as...
Want to learn more on this topic? We've partnered with the authors for a free webinar on September 6. Click here for more details and to register. When HR professional Morgan Endral transitioned into a senior role in her nonprofit...
Read our update on this story, Government appeal: Federal government plans to appeal recent ruling on political advocacy for charities. Mark this date down in the charitable sector history books: July 16, 2018. If you’ve not yet heard, that’s the...
My name’s Kyla and I’m one of the people who is organizing Xlerate Day, an integrated and digital marketing conference for nonprofits. I got involved in this initiative a little late — it was my boss, Chris Carter, and Ryann...
Many small-to-medium sized charitable not-for-profit organizations think of finance as a separate function within their organization. Often, the extent of the involvement of finance is considered to be bookkeeping, quarterly financial statements and an audit at the end of the...