The Banff Centre, Canada's foremost arts, cultural, and educational institution and conference facility, lies in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Banff National Park. Enveloped in glorious mountains and pristine natural surroundings, it is understandably committed to environmental leadership and performance....
This is the second in a series of articles focusing on key steps in building a solid organization. Click here to view the first article, which suggests how to create the plans for the organization. This article focuses on what...
After last month's podcast you should be armed with a good understanding of just what the GST is. This month, we discuss the unique effect that the GST has on charities, the importance for the organization and its directors to...
There was a time - scarcely 20 years ago - when telling someone you were part of a "virtual" organization, run entirely on something called "the Internet," would have caused them to stare vacantly at you while awaiting further explanation....
It's hard to ignore screaming headlines today about the sorry state of the US housing market. Talk shows are dominated by stories about hapless homeowners who unwittingly gorged themselves on mortgages they really couldn't afford. As Warren Buffet says, "It's...
Our membership has requested that our organization develop an ethics program. Where do we start? Congratulations to your membership for recognizing the value of a good ethics program. Your members and community can greatly benefit from ensuring that the chosen...
I was sitting around with a few friends the other night and we were all talking about the economic recession that is having a dramatic and unprecedented impact on every nation’s financial well-being. The conversation became quite animated with all...
The world certainly feels topsy-turvy right now. Each day seems to bring new challenges to the economy...and new financial challenges for nonprofits. Your donations may be diminishing. Government funding may be declining. Membership may be falling. Sales may be receding....
This is the first in a series of articles to assist people involved in building a new not-for-profit organization. Over the next several months, we will discuss key steps in building a solid organization. The Government of Canada’s online publication...
In last week's article, Strategies to proactively assess the impact of the recession, I provided you with a simple framework that will help you and your management team to assess the potential impact of the recession on your organization. Ideally,...
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