Human Resources Q&A: Bonding remote teams through leadership and communciation

How to create and maintain a team environment when many people work outside the office.

Board assessment? Why bother?

An article describing the benefits of performance assessment for a board.

View from the top: The realities of being an executive director

The executive director (ED) is the fulcrum between day-to-day management of the office and the board of directors. It’s a unique and rewarding position, but according to many who occupy it, it’s also a lonely one.

Governance Q&A: Conflicts of interest beyond the board and executive levels

Conflict of interest is possible and serious throughout all levels of staff. The Code of Conduct for staff, and staff training and orientation, should address it explicitly.

The Nexus: Where nonprofit needs meet management expertise

Faced with stagnant attendance, declining subscriptions and staff turnover, the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir asked Rotman NeXus, an innovative fresh-faced agency, to help their song regain a profitable sound.

Issues in implementing a project management office

This article provides you with some of the common yet hard-won wisdom and lessons learned that have been gained from professionals deploying PMOs.

Gimme Shelter: What it takes to be a successful umbrella organization

How does an umbrella organization fulfill its stated goals and satisfy its members who entrust it with their confidence and, sometimes even their fees?

Preparing newcomers for life in Canada: The NPO’s role

Although Canada is a country of tolerance, opportunity, and world-famous politesse, for new immigrants it can be a minefield of cultural unknowns, indecipherable mores and baffling bureaucracy. Nonprofits play a crucial role in helping newcomers adapt to and settle in Canada.

Good governance and board/staff relations

A summary of information and tips for fostering positive board/staff relations.

Governance Q&A: Compensating the board for non-board duties on behalf of the organization

Understanding the legalities and ramifications of providing your board of directors with any sort of compensation.