Power Tactics: Successful negotiation from a disadvantageous position

What can realistically be done in these situations where you are negotiating from a less powerful position (which has been termed an asymmetric negotiation)? Well, it turns out that the answer is a lot.

Outcome Measurement: Defining your program

This is the third in a series of six articles that discuss outcome measurement. This month we will look at defining outcomes and logic models for the programs you have selected for measurement.

Response to the 2010 federal budget

The federal government recently released their 2010 budget, which contained some big changes for Canadian charities. What will likely affect charities the most is the removal of the 80/20 disbursement quota and changes to the capital disbursement quota.

Governance Q&A: Excluding board members from discussions

When board members act unethically, invoke conflict of interest and meet separately to deal with the situation.

Difficulties with Canada’s charity regulations

As the federal government does not have the necessary jurisdiction to regulate charities, it is forced to use the registration system, through the Canada Revenue Agency, to enforce regulations more generally. This podcast provides further clarification and is of vital interest to anyone working in the nonprofit sector.

Strategy in challenging economic times

Five strategic steps every not-for-profit board should undertake if the organization is to continue to deliver on the priority needs and expectations of its stakeholders.

Self-renewal within the nonprofit sector

A profile of various leadership renewal programs, including the Metcalfe Foundation’s innovative program.

Outcome Measurement: Charting the course

This is the second in a series of six articles that discuss outcome measuremen. We will look at the preparation needed to implement outcome measurement in your organization.

Human Resources Q&A: Managers are the key to employee engagement

Disengaging supervisors keep employee engagement levels low. Yet there are supervisors like this everywhere. This article looks at the reasons why.