Outcome Measurement: Defining your program

This is the third in a series of six articles that discuss outcome measurement. This month we will look at defining outcomes and logic models for the programs you have selected for measurement.

Strategy in challenging economic times

Five strategic steps every not-for-profit board should undertake if the organization is to continue to deliver on the priority needs and expectations of its stakeholders.

Outcome Measurement: Charting the course

This is the second in a series of six articles that discuss outcome measuremen. We will look at the preparation needed to implement outcome measurement in your organization.

Charity Intelligence: Smart giving

A profile of the Charity Intelligence program, which researches and analyzes Canada’s charities, enabling funders to make informed and effective giving decisions that reward charities for their results.

Trends in 2010 strategic planning by not-for-profits

Strategic planning trends in nonprofit organizations for 2010, with illustrations.

Outcome Measurement: An introduction to mission delivery

This is the first in a series of six articles that discuss outcome measurement: what it is, how to do it, and most importantly, how it will help your organization.

Collaborative Change: Rethinking how organizations can work together

Still reverberating from an economic shock to its system, the sector is searching for strategic implements to pull it out of the crisis-fuelled debris and help reestablish a sustainable terra firma upon which to move forward. But like their for-profit neighbours, some in the voluntary sector are considering more innovative approaches, particularly collaborative ones.

Legal checklist for 2010

Are you prepared to meet all your legal requirements in 2010? Find out the top three things you should be aware of for 2010, as well as other factors such as insurance, employment agreements, privacy policies.

Sunny and share: The pros and cons of shared workspaces

Over the last few years the concept of office consolidation has been adopted by voluntary sector organizations: splitting rents, sharing office supplies, and in the process, reducing all manner of overhead costs associated with running a nonprofit or business of any kind. Yet while the idea is fiscally sound, there are pros and cons to sharing one’s workspace with other organizations.

Ready to handle the current environment?

In these volatile times, it is more important than ever to assure your board, management team, donors, and partners that the organization is positioned to handle the challenges of diminishing or flat revenues and increasing demand.