Charity watchdogs: An intelligent development?

Are charity watchdogs a good idea or are they misrepresenting the sector?

Governance Q&A: When the ED is stealing

I have direct evidence that my executive director is misappropriating funds from the charity where I work. What can I do about her behaviour without risking my job?

Developing a crisis management plan for your nonprofit organization

Many not-for-profit organizations have faced crises. High-performing organizations are ready to respond, using their “Crisis Management Plan” (CMP).

Proper financial controls can protect your nonprofit

This article provides a comprehensive "how to" guide to implementing financial controls at a nonprofit.

Personal Liability for Nonprofit Directors

This article outlines the law regarding personal liability for directors of nonprofit organizations.

Building a new not-for-profit organization: How to approach risk management

This is the fourth in a series of articles focusing on key steps in building a solid not-for-profit organization. This article focuses on risk management practices for new not-for-profit organizations.

Volunteers and risk management for Canadian nonprofits and charities

This article offers thirty-five suggestions for reducing risk when using volunteers in your organization.

Governance Q&A: Fraud in nonprofits

What safeguards should be in place to ensure a nonprofit’s assets are secure against fraud?

Canadian nonprofit and charity legal audits: Forget about it!

Discussing the value of an informal legal audit for nonprofits and charities and how lawyers can be effectively and efficiently used to provide real tangible value to Canadian charities and nonprofits.

Understanding directors’ liability issues

Adam explains what directors are actually liable for, what happens to a director who is found liable, and what protections organizations can put in place for their directors.