Governance Q&A: Conflicts of interest beyond the board and executive levels

Conflict of interest is possible and serious throughout all levels of staff. The Code of Conduct for staff, and staff training and orientation, should address it explicitly.

Financial literacy for boards: Part two

This article continues on from part one and is designed to help board members read and understand financial statements.

Governance Q&A: Does anything bad ever happen to nonprofit staff or volunteers who behave unethically?

How to respond to unethical – and potentially damaging – behaviour in a nonprofit organization.

Financial literacy for boards: Part one

This article is designed to help board members read and understand financial statements.

Governance Q&A: Transparency versus secrecy

The appropriate degree of transparency for an organization requires consideration of accountability, privacy, confidentiality and trust.

Governance Q&A: In a nonprofit organization, who protects whistle-blowers?

Discussing the appropriate internal routes for internal whistle-blowing that protects employees.

Purchasing ethics 101

Nonprofit organizations may even have a harder time making purchases and getting supplies because they exist to serve their communities. They must be more mindful of the ethics of retaining suppliers or materiel while drawing on fewer resources.

Governing for results: How boards can add value

An article describing the premise and process of a results-based board.

Handling disputes with the Canadian Revenue Agency: The audit phase

This 2006 article outlines the rights and responsibilities of an organization when disputing a penalty imposed by the CRA.

Governance Q&A: Should I tell my boss that I’m looking for a new job?

A small charity depends on the program coordinator, but no career path or challenging roles are made available.