Communications audits: How effectively are you communicating?

How many of us look at the dashboards in our cars? A dashboard keeps track of things like oil and fuel levels, temperature and mileage and provides us with helpful information to take action based on the indicators. Just like...

Talk amongst yourselves: How internal communications can impact your mission

I’ve learned many things from my time spent working at a public broadcaster. Some lessons stemmed from positive experiences. Others, well, not so much. For instance, I’ve seen firsthand the disastrous effects resulting from an organization’s decision not to prioritize...

Through the volunteers’ eyes: What volunteers want nonprofits to know about effectively involving them

Happy National Volunteer Week! This week, events will be held across Canada to celebrate the contributions of countless volunteers. In the midst of the festivities, let's pause for a quieter, more reflective way to recognize our volunteers...by listening to them...

A framework for personal and organizational success

Introduction Many organizations develop strategic plans and spend the time to outline the tasks, responsibilities, and timelines required to implement the plan, yet they are still unable to make a meaningful difference in the organization's achievements. This article is written...

Communicating effectively

Communication is something we do daily; we communicate in-person, on the telephone, in writing, and via e-mail and the Internet. We communicate with our colleagues, our family members, and friends. Most of us never give a second thought to communication....

Communication the key to building an effective board

Talk with all your board members, says Maeve O'Byrne, Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation, at least once a month, and outside the parameters of the board meeting. Keep your eyes and ears open. If something important is happening in their...
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