I hear a lot about conflict of interest at the board and executive level. Is it an issue below that? Conflict of interest is possible and serious throughout all levels of staff. The Code of Conduct for staff, and staff...
There’s much talk these days about the impending retirement of the generation we refer to as baby boomers. Newspapers, radio talk shows and other mediums are dedicated to providing thought-provoking fodder on how this crop of soon-to-be retirees will spend...
This article is the 11th in our Nonprofit Toolkit series. You can find past articles in our library that have dealt with how staff can support their board of directors; the strategic plan tool; policies and procedures; a communication plan...
Donors and agencies, who evaluate nonprofit performance, often look to see that most of your organization's funds are being used for core programming purposes. However, different sources recommend differing practices and policies for allocating disbursements among the functional categories. As...
“If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” When said like that, it's pretty cut and dried. But the reality for many nonprofit organizations is quite different. While they understand the importance of strategic planning they run up against...
I see bad people get away with stuff all the time. Those they report to look the other way, or are equally bad, or seem so gullible. Does anything bad ever happen to nonprofit staff or volunteers who behave unethically?...
When Canada’s world-renowned vocal ensemble, the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir (TMC), encountered some challenges recently, the organization wasn’t sure where to turn. Founded in 1894, this musical icon has established quite a presence, both at home and abroad. Comprised of the...
This article is the 10th in our Nonprofit Toolkit series. You can find past articles in our library which have dealt with how staff can support their board of directors; the strategic plan tool; policies and procedures; a communication plan...
Introduction Establishing a project management office (PMO) is a challenging endeavour. Many organizations that have tried to establish a PMO have either not been as successful as they could have been, or they have failed entirely. It is not uncommon...
The numerous corporate failures and director scandals of recent years have brought financial literacy to the forefront of board governance issues today. Literacy signifies the ability to read and understand fundamental financial statements as well as the ability to ask...
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