For an organization to be registered as a charity, its purposes must fall within one of four categories, one of which is "other purposes beneficial to the community in a way the law regards as charitable". Adam explains what this encompasses, and what doesn’t fit into this category.
A look at the range of options available when a board of directors isn’t behaving ethically.
Questions to ask before entering the arena of social media.
For an organization to be registered as a charity, its purposes must fall within one of four categories, one of which is the advancement of religion. Adam explains how “religion” is defined for these purposes, why it is considered a charitable object, and how fringe cults fit into the mix.
What to do when employees don't respond they way you expected to employee training.
Vital Signs® is an annual community check-up conducted by community foundations across Canada. It measures the vitality of cities, identifies significant trends, and assigns grades in at least ten areas critical to quality of life. This past October, the Community Foundation of Canada (CFC) released the first national Vital Signs® report to complement the local reports and to add a national picture.
Though more common in the for-profit world, outsourcing management is starting to gain a following in the nonprofit sector as organizations focus on pursuing their mission and turn to others to help with activities that support their day-to-day functioning.
Many not-for-profit organization executives lie awake at night wondering what their members really want.
For an organization to be registered as a charity, its purposes must fall within one of four categories, one of which is the relief of poverty. Adam explains the type of organization that is eligible for this designation, and the kinds of poverty relief that may not qualify.
Using peer learning circles to build governance board capacity
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