Practical steps for implementing a privacy policy

Other than to meet statutory requirements, organizations can view the implementation of a privacy scheme as a useful tool to build trust amongst employees and consumers.

Aligning strategy and governance

How the board of directors becomes a key driver in the ability of the organization to implement its strategic plan, at both the volunteer and governance levels.

Ethical considerations in strategic planning

Four key ethical considerations to be made in strategic planning.

Examining the board’s role in fundraising

This article looks at examples of various avenues board members take to secure more donors and funds.

What accounting standards support ethical fundraising?

A list of accounting standards that support ethical fundraising.

The argument against paying development professionals based upon the amount of funds raised

An article arguing against paying development professionals based upon the amount of funds raised.

Nonprofit fraud: Focus on segregation of duties and good reporting procedure

Opportunity generally arises through an organization’s non-existent or ineffective internal controls. The more checks and balances an organization has the fewer the opportunities for the fraudster to take advantage.

Nonprofit fraud: What are the key indicators?

We probably hear or read about fraudulent activity, on average, at least weekly. The headlines confirm that fraud does occur in NPOs and, in some instances, may have a significant impact on their continued viability.

Delegation of investment decision-making still an uncertain business

Most Ontario charities are aware – or should be – that they should address the potential for liability arising when their board of directors continues to delegate investment decision making to a discretionary investment fund manager.

Vicarious liability for wrongful acts of employees of charitable and nonprofit organizations

Looking at tort law and how that affects charities and wrongful acts committed by employees.