Seven pillars of democratic governance

A list and explanation of seven key factors that build good governance.

The ONN: Finding our common voice

Last month, a group of committed folk came together for the second annual Ontario Nonprofit Network (ONN) forum. Representing the diverse interests, concerns, and hopes of the Ontario nonprofit sector, it was apparent the 100-or-so attendees were ready to get down to business.

What nonprofits should ask themselves in an economic downturn

How exactly do we define the terms “economic downturn” and “credit crunch” and what are their real implications for the nonprofit sector?

Canada’s food bank system and the global recession

According to a January 2009 report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA), the need for food banks in Canada has risen dramatically since the food bank system was put in place in 1981, with the opening of the country’s first food bank in Edmonton.

Ten mistakes that sink collaborations!

Ten actions that can cause working collaborations to fail.

Strategies to proactively assess the impact of the growing recession on your organization

This article provides you with a decision-making framework that will help you to assess the impact of the growing recession on your organization.

Now is the time to exercise your resiliency muscles

Nonprofit organizations are coming to terms with the impact the economic recession is having on their financial sustainability. Now is precisely the time to reflect, reinvent and innovate.

Managing during tough economic times

Times are tough. Money is tight, cutbacks are on the rise, and employment is on the decline. How does a manager lead an organization through these difficult waters?

Lessons learned in a nonprofit world: Are we trying to reach targets or clients?

In this issue of Lessons Learned, we explore the challenges nonprofit organizations face in trying to be accountable to both funder and client, which are not always in alignment with each other.