Governance Q&A: Privacy, conflict of interest or poor communication?

A look at the various ethical situations that can arise when delivering Christmas care packages for needy families.

Managing to become a leader

In the context of project management, this article identifies three key characteristics that distinguish leadership from simple management.

Understanding charitable objects: The advancement of education

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 education. Adam explains what types of activities qualify as advancement of education and which do not.

Governance Q&A: How to respond to a company’s CSR efforts

Whether or not to participate in stakeholder consultations conducted by a company whose activities don’t positively benefit the community.

The right people at the right time: Considering dual leadership in the nonprofit sector

With today’s hectic pace, how often have you wished there was two of you so you could be in two places at the same time? That’s just one of the benefits cited by Tanya Sather of the Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion (BACI) of her position as co-executive director with Richard Faucher.

Understanding the CRA’s intermediate sanctions

Adam explains what types of infractions are subject to penalty, the intermediate sanctions that the CRA recently introduced, and what you can do if you don’t agree with their ruling.

Tools for nonprofit leaders: The difference between for-profit and not-for-profit organizations

Not-for-profit organization leaders are routinely required to explain the difference been for-profit and not-for-profit organizations to new staff, volunteers, or the person next to them on the train. This article is a primer for you to use.

Improving the performance of governance boards

An analysis on board development investment, and roles and processes of board of governance.

Developing a business case

If you have ever pitched a project idea, you have likely been asked what the business case for the project is. Developing a business case is your opportunity to articulate what is in it for the organization.