Governance Q&A: The importance of an independent auditor

My board chair wants to change audit firms to one where a friend of hers is a partner. If their quote is reasonable, is that ethically OK?

Governance Q&A: When the ED is stealing

I have direct evidence that my executive director is misappropriating funds from the charity where I work. What can I do about her behaviour without risking my job?

Governance Q&A: Is it ethical for employers to ask for writing samples?

I’ve been asked by potential employers and clients for samples of my writing, sometimes for something existing and sometimes for something new. Have you looked at the ethics of this?

Governance Q&A: 15 Tips for developing an ethical organizational culture

In honour of CharityVillage®’s 15th Anniversary, this week I’ll be sharing 15 tips for helping leaders develop an ethical culture in their organizations.

Governance Q&A: When employees think the ED is incompetent

If staff feel a new executive director exhibits poor judgment and behaviour, is it ethical to threaten to quit if the board doesn’t take any action?

Governance Q&A: Taking over a Canadian charity

Is it legal and ethical to take over a dormant Canadian charity in order to avoid the long bureaucratic process of application? And if so, what is the best way to do this?

Governance Q&A: Termination clauses in job offer letters

Is it ethical for an organization’s job offer include clauses about termination without cause?

Governance Q&A: Helping volunteers exit gracefully

Shouldn’t a good organization provide a committee chair with a graceful way to exit within a reasonable time frame?

Governance Q&A: Excluding board members from discussions

When board members act unethically, invoke conflict of interest and meet separately to deal with the situation.

Governance Q&A: Overuse of proxies

What to do when a board member abuses the proxy rules and how to prevent this from happening.