A conversation with Cathy Hawara – Director General of the Charities Directorate

An interview with Cathy Hawara, the Director General of the Canada Revenue Agency’s Charities Directorate.

Governance Q&A: Preparing for changes to bylaws

The Canadian Nonprofit Corporations Act is coming into effect in 2014. Is your organization ready?

Governance Q&A: When it’s time to blow the whistle

When is it appropriate to take action against your organization?

Updated: ONN calls on Government of Ontario to delay proclamation of the Not-For-Profit Corporations Act

Group says the aspects of the act governing the province’s 46,000+ nonprofits will hamper or diminish their effectiveness. Is a delay in proclamation in order?

Ethics Q&A: Criticizing your organization

Is it ever appropriate to publicly criticize an organization you work or volunteer with?

Why DiverseCity Counts

New report reveals why diversity in leadership on nonprofit boards matters.

Fundraising Q&A: Helping your board to fundraise

Help your board become more effective in their fundraising.

Governance Q&A: Asking board members to give

Given how much time board members give to their charity, is it ethical to also expect them to donate? Jane Garthson explains why it’s not only ethical, it’s necessary.

Governance Q&A: Is providing member lists a breach of privacy?

A reader wonders whether providing member lists to fellow members is a breach of privacy.

Falling overboard

A board of directors is clearly a powerful and necessary mechanism for any nonprofit. When the right mix of individuals sit on a board, decisions regarding the mission, vision and planning can be made with clarity and lively, but functional, debate. But what happens when a board member’s performance isn’t up to snuff?