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?

Wanted: Receptionist for accounting duties

Addressing the quantity and diversity of bookkeeping and accounting tasks is a challenge for many small organizations; however, separating these duties is also a critical issue to be addressed.

Financing sustainability in a charity: How to get and maintain funds to make change happen

This article speaks to an issue that does not always surface when it comes to addressing sustainability issues in an organization: how do you cover the costs of going green?

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.

Strategic planning made simple

Strategic planning doesn’t have to happen with an outside facilitator. Jack Shand shows how nonprofit leaders can take control of their strategic plan, creating a simple planning process.

The top five most common budgeting mistakes

There are a number of common mistakes made by organizations that can reduce the effectiveness of budgeting, and which may prevent the organization from achieving the maximum benefits.

Governance Q&A: Board and funder are too close for comfort

I sit on the board of an organization that is greatly intertwined with a major funder. The board members of the major funder are also the only members of my organization.

Fundraising Q&A: Recruiting advisory boards

This article will help board of directors, chief executive and fundraisers set the stage for recruiting an effective team.