How do you deal with a difficult board member?

Strategies for dealing with difficult board members effectively.

Governance Q&A: When should a charity close its doors?

Is it ethical to shut down a charity when there is a group of people that would like to form a new board, drawing on new contacts and strategies, to help the organization carry on its work?

Getting your not-for-profit organization to go green

Not-for-profit organizations are going green. Here are some tips on how not-for-profit organizations can be environmentally friendly.

Nonprofit-consultant collaborations: What to look for and why

A whole ancillary segment of professional, voluntary sector consultants has sprung up to help make the daily planning and operational structures of nonprofits easier and more effective (in many cases). In fact, in recent years various movements were launched to help consultants and nonprofits find each other and broaden the knowledge base of the sector.

Governance Q&A: Fee-for-service vs salary for executive directors

Consider the full ramifications when considering an executive’s compensation structure.

Tracking constituents in small and mid-sized organizations

Best practices for selecting and managing a constituent database at smaller NPOs.

Tools for nonprofit leaders: Conducting an organization review

Many not-for-profit organizations do not have a budget for such a review, and this article offers some tips on how to conduct one in-house.

Canadian nonprofit and charity legal audits: Forget about it!

Discussing the value of an informal legal audit for nonprofits and charities and how lawyers can be effectively and efficiently used to provide real tangible value to Canadian charities and nonprofits.

Can nonprofit directors be compensated financially?

There are instances when directors are financially compensated for their time and effort. Adam explains when this may be allowed, the legal penalties for improper compensation, and the best ways to maintain transparency in the boardroom and beyond.

Fixing the broken governance board: Peer learning circles to the rescue

Using peer learning circles to correct governance board inadequacies.