Achieving dramatic outcomes without core government funding at Alice Housing

Interview with Joanne Bernard, Executive Director of Alice Housing, an organization that provides safe second-stage housing and supportive counselling for women and children leaving domestic violence, after the organization was named as a Donner Award receipient.

Charity watchdogs: An intelligent development?

Are charity watchdogs a good idea or are they misrepresenting the sector?

Thinking big at Sarnia Lambton Rebound: A Program for Youth

Interview with Mary Ellen Warren, Executive Director, who speaks about their key success factors after the organization was named as a Donner Award receipient for excellence in the delivery of social services.

Understanding what nonprofits do

Do you struggle with explaining just what it is that makes your nonprofit special?

You like me, you really like me!

As the 2011 awards season begins, nonprofits are starting to apply for a multitude of prizes to receive recognition, raise awareness, leverage funding opportunities or network with their peers. While there are many meaningful local, provincial and online awards available, CharityVillage® spoke with award recipients and awarding organizations specifically about the value of national awards in Canada.

Measuring what matters: Why monitoring and evaluation is the root of all good

Measuring and evaluating your organization’s sustainability initiatives.

The Canadian nonprofit sector: A health warning for UK big society?

Article discusses the UK government’s Big Society proposal and discusses the pitfalls of government funding.

Assessing the executive director’s performance

Tips for the executive director’s performance appraisal, conducted by the board of directors.

So you want to be a manager?

It’s often assumed that all employees eventually want to move up the ladder into management positions, but that isn’t actually the case. Find out if a career in management is right for you.