Right on the money: What board members should know about their financial responsibilities

A basic knowledge of financial management is a must for nonprofit board members.

Greening the workspace

How organizations across Canada are going green.

Building a new not-for-profit organization: What to expect from your board of directors

This is the second in a series of articles focusing on key steps in building a solid organization. This article focuses on what to expect from a new board of directors.

The virtues of going virtual

The benefits and challenges of running a virtual office.

How the GST affects charities

We discuss the unique effect that the GST has on charities, the importance for the organization and its directors to understand their liabilities with regard to the GST, and how to determine whether a charity should register for a GST number.

Governance Q&A: Developing an ethics program

A quick guide on where an organization needs to start when developing an ethics program.

Time for a financial fitness check-up?

This article discusses financial prudence and includes a quiz to assess financial controls.

How to keep costs steady when funding isn’t

This article outlines ways your organization can keep on top of and minimize costs.

Building a new not-for-profit organization

This is the first in a series of articles to assist people involved in building a new not-for-profit organization. Over the next several months, we will discuss key steps in building a solid organization.