Governance Q&A: Handling a sick leave

What information should be shared with your employer when requesting a sick leave? And what if they turn down your request?

Two-Headed Lion: How board chairs and executive directors work together

Article describing the role and symbiotic relationship of the board chair and executive director.

Lessons learned in a nonprofit world: The anxious nonprofit

In this edition of Lessons Learned we explore anxiety in the nonprofit organization with Jeffrey A. Miller, author of The Anxious Organization: Why Smart Companies Do Dumb Things.

What board leaders want from their organizations

Recent survey results show why board members volunteer.

Dealing with the CRA Charities Directorate

Find out when a charity should communicate with the CRA Charities Directorate, best ways to contact the directorate, the role of the ombudsperson, and common mistakes when dealing with the directorate.

Governance Q&A: Buying carbon offsets for air travel

When traveling overseas, what should ethical charities do to reduce their carbon footprint?

Volunteers and risk management for Canadian nonprofits and charities

This article offers thirty-five suggestions for reducing risk when using volunteers in your organization.

Dealing effectively with nonprofit board conflicts

How to identify, manage and resolve board disagreements.

Governance Q&A: Ending the foundation and nonprofit relationship

After a decade of supporting a charity, a funder now has different priorities and wants to end their partnership smoothly.

Governance Q&A: Redirecting funds without approval

When using a foundation’s money for unapproved programs and activities, be prepared to explain your actions.