What board leaders want from their organizations

Recent survey results show why board members volunteer.

Dealing with the CRA Charities Directorate

Find out when a charity should communicate with the CRA Charities Directorate, best ways to contact the directorate, the role of the ombudsperson, and common mistakes when dealing with the directorate.

Governance Q&A: Buying carbon offsets for air travel

When traveling overseas, what should ethical charities do to reduce their carbon footprint?

Sharing: Today’s new models of change

This past June, the Centre for Social Innovation and Tides Canada organized a one-day event that explored the concept of shared spaces and shared service models.

Sharing for social change

Recently, 240 forward-thinking leaders from Ontario’s not-for-profit sector came together at Toronto’s MaRS Centre. They were there to tackle some classic business-type problems with strategies that would strengthen the bottom line and the organizational culture. To take productivity to the next level, they learned, try thinking sideways. Start sharing.

Volunteers and risk management for Canadian nonprofits and charities

This article offers thirty-five suggestions for reducing risk when using volunteers in your organization.

Dealing effectively with nonprofit board conflicts

How to identify, manage and resolve board disagreements.

Governance Q&A: Ending the foundation and nonprofit relationship

After a decade of supporting a charity, a funder now has different priorities and wants to end their partnership smoothly.

How are you doing? Take a quiz – no one has to know

By the time your planned evaluation programs kick in, it is too late to make adjustments if you drifted inadvertently. In this article, we offer an easy quiz to help you assess whether you are on track.

Governance Q&A: Redirecting funds without approval

When using a foundation’s money for unapproved programs and activities, be prepared to explain your actions.