Governance Q&A: Overuse of proxies

What to do when a board member abuses the proxy rules and how to prevent this from happening.

Choosing an auditor

This article lists things you should look for in an auditor for your nonprofit.

A guide to right record keeping for nonprofits

This article outlines the essentials to keeping proper financial records.

Charity Intelligence: Smart giving

A profile of the Charity Intelligence program, which researches and analyzes Canada’s charities, enabling funders to make informed and effective giving decisions that reward charities for their results.

The importance of filing a charity information return

Although charities don’t have to file income tax returns, filing their information return is one of the most important responsibilities that a charity has. A failure to file results in the Canada Revenue Agency revoking a charity’s registered status.

Trends in 2010 strategic planning by not-for-profits

Strategic planning trends in nonprofit organizations for 2010, with illustrations.

Outcome Measurement: An introduction to mission delivery

This is the first in a series of six articles that discuss outcome measurement: what it is, how to do it, and most importantly, how it will help your organization.

Collaborative Change: Rethinking how organizations can work together

Still reverberating from an economic shock to its system, the sector is searching for strategic implements to pull it out of the crisis-fuelled debris and help reestablish a sustainable terra firma upon which to move forward. But like their for-profit neighbours, some in the voluntary sector are considering more innovative approaches, particularly collaborative ones.

Leading change

As a business owner, manager, or team leader, your leadership style has a huge impact on how your people react to change. Understanding the effects of change will help you lead your people through the process more effectively.

Legal checklist for 2010

Are you prepared to meet all your legal requirements in 2010? Find out the top three things you should be aware of for 2010, as well as other factors such as insurance, employment agreements, privacy policies.