Governance Q&A: How to manage troublesome volunteers who mean well

Can a nonprofit ethically get rid of good-hearted people who are more trouble than they are worth?

Checking our Vital Signs®: How it impacts communities

In this three-part series, we explore the findings of the national and local Vital Signs® reports issued by Community Foundations of Canada (CFC) and 11 local community foundations. In this third and final installment, we explore the impact of Vital Signs® in various communities across Canada and what local communities are doing with the findings.

What happens when a charity shuts down?

When an organization decides to close its doors for good, people aren’t as vocal about the process. Still, there are steps involved and legal requirements that must be met.

Tools for nonprofit leaders: Essential governance tools

A list of key governance tools that not-for-profit organizations should have.

Understanding the public benefit test

Your organization may be doing great work in the community, but would it pass the CRA’s public benefit test? Adam explains what the test is and what it actually means to provide ‘tangible’ benefits to the public.

Governance Q&A: Accepting donations from tobacco companies

Is it ethical to take money obtained from a product that kills when used as directed?

Checking our Vital Signs®: The findings and the process

In this three-part series, we explore the findings of the national and local Vital Signs reports issued this past Fall by the Community Foundations of Canada (CFC) and 11 local community foundations. In this installment, we look more closely at the trends identified nationally and locally, plus find out more about collaboration in action at the local level.

Sports as a charitable object?

The Supreme Court of Canada ruled last year that sports organizations below the national level do not qualify as registered charities. Adam discusses the promotion of soccer and fitness as a charitable object, and the likelihood of obtaining charitable status for sports organizations.

Using metrics in not-for-profit organization management

Many board members want to see not-for-profit organization metrics in the strategic plan and committee work plans, so this article suggests ways to draft them.

Facilitating peer learning on boards of governance

A guide to creating and maintaining a successful peer learning circle.