Proper financial controls can protect your nonprofit

This article provides a comprehensive "how to" guide to implementing financial controls at a nonprofit.

For art’s sake

Results of a recent survey conducted by Canada’s Performing Arts Alliance – made up of the Canadian Dance Assembly, Opera.ca, Orchestras Canada, and the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres – to evaluate the impact of the economic downturn on performing arts organizations.

Membership in an international organization

Membership in an international organization does carry with it some legal ramifications, making it vital for nonprofits to know their rights and responsibilities. In this podcast, Adam and Nicole discuss how this type of membership can affect lawsuits, taxes, and fundraising efforts.

Career Q&A: Super supervising

A reader who has been newly promoted to a supervisory position wonders how to get it right.

Governance Q&A: Volunteering ethically

Balancing family, business and other commitments when considering volunteer opportunities.

Canada’s new Not-for-Profit Corporations Act

Canada’s new Not-for-profit Corporations Act received royal assent this past June, and could affect upward of 100,000 organizations throughout Canada. This podcast outlines how to find out whether your organization is affected, what you need to do if you are impacted by the Act, and changes to audit rules and corporate governance regulations.

The right treasurer can be a treasure trove for a nonprofit

Article detailing the importance of a treasurer and how to find the right person.

Municipal-nonprofit partnerships: The future is now

Contemplating entering into partnership with a government body is something that can send shivers down the spines of executive-level staff at nonprofits and charities. But sometimes appearances can be deceiving and approaching a government – municipalities for the purpose of this article – can result in pleasant surprises, if you do it right, that is.

Personal Liability for Nonprofit Directors

This article outlines the law regarding personal liability for directors of nonprofit organizations.

Executive coaching: Another tool in the toolbox?

Whereas coaches in the corporate world have been popular for a while now – some even calling them “status symbols” – the same could not be said for the nonprofit sector. Until recently, that is. There are a number of signs indicating a change in attitudes.