I saw some results from a survey on workplace engagement levels. Apparently, 29% of employees reported that they were engaged with the work of their organizations. This doesn't strike me as being terribly high. With the emphasis that's been given...
We found out at our AGM that one member had quietly been collecting proxies. Her 71 proxies gave her complete control over the director election, as there were only 43 members present and 9 other proxies. We lost some good...
You have been given the challenge of finding a new auditor for your organization. You've already developed a list of several auditors that have been recommended by other organizations similar to yours, and you are now wondering what criteria to...
Have you filed your charity information return (T3010B)? Although charities don't have to file income tax returns, filing their information return is one of the most important responsibilities that a charity has. A failure to file results in the Canada...
There’s never a bad time to establish good habits. While the subject of "recordkeeping" can elicit yawns, proper financial and accounting records are the foundation of a well run nonprofit and charity. Good record keeping provides support in numerous ways:...
When it comes to giving you could say Canadians are a pretty generous bunch. Considered the second most generous charitable donors in the world on a per capita basis, in 2008 alone they were responsible for donating $8.7 billion to...
Last month, CharityVillage readers were invited to complete a three-question online survey about their planning levels in 2010. In this article, we will review the survey findings* and then discuss the trend of incorporating social media in planning (strategic or...
This is the first in a series of six articles that discuss outcome measurement: what it is, how to do it, and most importantly, how it will help your organization. The content of these articles draws heavily on a framework...
Bruce MacDonald is a visionary. President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Canada (BBBSC), he's looking ahead to the year 2013 with deep contemplation. That's the year the organization celebrates its 100th anniversary, and exciting as that milestone may...
There has been much research done on the effects of change on an organization and an individual. The approach to change has an impact on how well it is received and the level of resistance people will feel and act...
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