Governance Q&A: Is it ethical for the chair of the board to become the executive director?

A look at the considerations a board of directors need to take when considering candidates for the executive director.

Capturing charisma: Reflecting on past management

A look at the challenges of transferring mission-critical knowledge when leaders leave organizations.

Canada’s international aid role, part II: The government viewpoint

This article takes a look at what our government thinks about where Canada is and should be as a member of the international aid community.

Canada’s role in international aid: The NGO perspective

In a post-9/11 world has Canada’s standing as a respected global citizen diminished? Do other nations still view us as the knight in shining armour we believe ourselves to be? The answer is yes…and no.

In the beginning: Things to consider before starting your nonprofit venture

How could a venture seemingly destined for success fall so hard and so fast? Could the failure have been averted? And how can those looking to start their own nonprofit avoid a similar fate?

Changing of the guard

An article on the expected exodus of babyboomers from the workplace.

Motivating the project team

This article will provide you with some tips on how to motivate your team so that they deliver a good project.

Hell hath no fury like a micromanaged workforce

A guide to stop micromanaging at the workplace.

Leader of the pack: Nurturing job quality and satisfaction among EDs

Does it worry you to hear that a recent study revealed that 82% of executive directors expect to leave their current position within the next five years, and 36% figure they’ll move on within the next two?

Mission, vision, values

How to create a realistic vision for a nonprofit organization.