There are various approaches or models for the project lifecycle. This article focuses on the Staged Delivery Model and addresses some of its disadvantages.
When it is ethical to have ‘in camera’ sessions of the board, and what are the guidelines around tracking and communicating decisions made at them?
It’s not always clear what the value of a gift in kind actually is, which makes filling out a charitable tax receipt that much harder. Adam explains who is responsible for determining the fair market value of such gifts, how that assessment is carried out, and the risks involved if charities aren’t diligent about the process.
A different approach to helping volunteers and staff perform effectively is to help them learn how to "think like a CEO". This article offers some tips on how volunteers and staff can think like a CEO when they are participating on committees, boards, councils and the like.
There are 161,000 nonprofit and voluntary sector organizations in Canada…and counting. To ask the question, “Is the proliferation of nonprofits an opportunity or a threat?” is a little like asking if the glass is half full or half empty. Depending on who you talk to, or what aspect of competition you are discussing, the answer will be different.
How to create a long-term plan to prevent organizational failure.
Adam reviews the CRA requirements for official donation receipts, the penalties for non-compliance, and some of the common questions that charities face when accepting gifts from donors.
Beyond cash, there are many other types of gifts that donors can give to charity. Lawyer Adam Aptowitzer reviews some of the options and what charities need to keep in mind when accepting such gifts.
A look at what is ethical when dealing with conflicts of values and how to not be judgmental.
Nonprofit organizations can improve performance by resolving to undergo an assessment of their overall organizational performance, formulating a plan to improve areas in need of development, and taking regular action to improve in these areas.
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