What’s the benefit of a mission or vision statement?

Benefits of a mission statement and defining a mission or vision statement.

The program logic model: What, why and how?

How to use a program logic model to help an organization achieve goals.

Working with virtual teams and telecommuters

How nonprofits can benefit from virtual teams and telecommuting in several ways.

Random and forensic audits: Is something wrong?

Audits are seldom a pleasant experience. Nonetheless, random, compliance and forensic audits by regulators are an integral part of public accountability in many sectors, including the charitable and nonprofit sector.

Who should be involved in the strategic planning process?

Who should be involved in strategic planning and how to involve stakeholders in the process.

What accounting standards support ethical fundraising?

A list of accounting standards that support ethical fundraising.

The argument against paying development professionals based upon the amount of funds raised

An article arguing against paying development professionals based upon the amount of funds raised.

The role of finance and audit committees

This article looks at finance committees and audit committees and their roles in preventing fraud.

Nonprofit fraud: Focus on segregation of duties and good reporting procedure

Opportunity generally arises through an organization’s non-existent or ineffective internal controls. The more checks and balances an organization has the fewer the opportunities for the fraudster to take advantage.

Better investment results a key concern

The most important current investment issue for Canadian foundations is the need to increase investment returns.