Measuring greatness: Defining quality standards

Quality is often an elusive concept in project delivery. How do we know that we have delivered a quality project? More importantly, how do we know that we have delivered a quality product?

Governance Q&A: Are newspapers being ethical when reporting on nonprofit scandals?

Dealing with media stories about misuse of funds and how it affects the nonprofit sector as a whole.

Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver: 50 years and counting

A profile of Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver, an organization celebrating their 50th anniversary. Find out how things have changed for the organization over the past half-century.

Should NPOs be at the P3 table?

Despite the oft-maligned paradigm of governments entering into contract with private firms to provide services and/or build infrastructure for the public good, public-private partnerships, or P3s, continue to gain steam in Canada. Where do nonprofits fit in?

Governance Q&A: What to expect at annual general meetings

A look at the intricacies of Annual General Meetings and the ethics of decision making.

Budget 2007: Legal implications for charities

Adam explains what the 2007 federal budget will mean for charities, plus highlights some of the other budget announcements that affect Canada’s nonprofit sector.

Ten essentials to choosing technology for your organization

How to use technology to save your organization time and resources.

Outward Bound: Consultants bring help from the outside in

While hiring outside help may not be the most common route for the society and other organizations, it is still often considered a significant step toward achieving mission goals.

Completing your charity information return

Adam explains the purpose of the T3010, when it has to be filed, who gets to see it, and what you need to know about including sensitive information on the form.

Executive Directors: NO is not the right answer

While it is acceptable to negotiate workloads with your board, staff should use words other than “No” and “can’t”. This article studies why and how to do that.