Nonprofit-consultant collaborations: What to look for and why

A whole ancillary segment of professional, voluntary sector consultants has sprung up to help make the daily planning and operational structures of nonprofits easier and more effective (in many cases). In fact, in recent years various movements were launched to help consultants and nonprofits find each other and broaden the knowledge base of the sector.

Governance Q&A: Fee-for-service vs salary for executive directors

Consider the full ramifications when considering an executive’s compensation structure.

Tools for nonprofit leaders: Conducting an organization review

Many not-for-profit organizations do not have a budget for such a review, and this article offers some tips on how to conduct one in-house.

Fixing the broken governance board: Peer learning circles to the rescue

Using peer learning circles to correct governance board inadequacies.

Tools for nonprofit leaders: Essential governance tools

A list of key governance tools that not-for-profit organizations should have.

Managing to become a leader

In the context of project management, this article identifies three key characteristics that distinguish leadership from simple management.

The right people at the right time: Considering dual leadership in the nonprofit sector

With today’s hectic pace, how often have you wished there was two of you so you could be in two places at the same time? That’s just one of the benefits cited by Tanya Sather of the Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion (BACI) of her position as co-executive director with Richard Faucher.

Tools for nonprofit leaders: The difference between for-profit and not-for-profit organizations

Not-for-profit organization leaders are routinely required to explain the difference been for-profit and not-for-profit organizations to new staff, volunteers, or the person next to them on the train. This article is a primer for you to use.

Collaboration Nation: Expert advice on working with other organizations

Regardless of whether you want to work with a sister organization inside the sector, with various government representatives and committees, or with businesses in the for-profit sector on joint charitable ventures, learning what works and what doesn’t in collaborative practices is a first step to successful programming.

Tools for nonprofit leaders: Tips for chairing meetings

Congratulations. You have been elected or appointed to chair meetings. Here are some tips on how to do a great job.