Vital Signs Reports: A tool for nonprofits to take the pulse of their community

Has your community’s Vital Signs report left you scratching your head and wondering how to put the data to good use?

Measuring Impact: How small and medium-sized nonprofits can benefit from effectively measuring their impact

Just because your organization is small or medium-sized doesn’t mean you can ignore big data!

Helping new nonprofits hatch: Incubation in the not-for-profit sector

We explore how incubators are increasingly helping new nonprofits get off the ground.

Finding the silver lining: How to keep moving forward after the loss of a charismatic leader

When an organization loses a charismatic leader, it doesn’t have to lost it’s way entirely. Here’s how to keep going and be successful during the transition period.

Addressing bias in nonprofit organizations and charities

In a keynote address for the Workplace Inclusion Conference, Tim Wise identified three myths that are getting in the way of employment equity.

Succession Planning: How a little planning can give your nonprofit a better chance to survive and thrive

Has your nonprofit avoided putting together a succession plan? That’s a risky move, say the experts. Find out how to put a plan in place without breaking the bank.

Speaking Up: Increasing transparency in hiring in the nonprofit sector

Could a lack of transparency in your hiring process damage your organization’s reputation?

Putting it in writing: Getting started with policies and procedures

How policies and procedures can help keep things running smoothly at your nonprofit.

Investing in talent: How and why foundations are supporting professional development

Foundations are increasingly investing in the professional development of nonprofit professionals.

Seven tips to help you facilitate an effective meeting

A professional facilitator offers her tips on how to keep meetings on track and productive.