Governance Q&A: Should family members serve on the same board?
My organization just elected a married couple to its board. Is this ethical?
Board of directors, Ethics & Risk Management, Governance, Governance Q&A, Management & Governance
Board of directors, Careers and Job Search, Ethics & Risk Management, Governance, Governance Q&A, Management & Governance
Governance Q&A: Board service while job searching
I was invited to sit on the board of directors for a charitable organization. I am looking for work in the charity sector, including this organization. Is it a conflict of interest for me to accept?
Board of directors, Ethics & Risk Management, Governance, Governance Q&A, Management & Governance
Governance Q&A: Representatives who vote against their chapter
Is it ethical for a chapter representative on a provincial board to vote against her own chapter?
Volunteer Engagement
Ethics Q&A: Mixing religion and overseas volunteering
I was accepted as an international development volunteer by an NGO connected with my faith. However, I am upset—the orientation material they sent says I can’t bring my holy books to give away.
Board of directors, Ethics & Risk Management, Fundraising, Governance, Governance Q&A, Management & Governance
Governance Q&A: Board and funder are too close for comfort
I sit on the board of an organization that is greatly intertwined with a major funder. The board members of the major funder are also the only members of my organization.
Ethics & Risk Management, Governance, Governance Q&A, Management & Governance, Marketing & Communications, Social media
Governance Q&A: Misrepresentation on social media
I want to ask all my friends to “like” each other’s causes and post very positive messages on social media sites about the work we do. We can give them the words. Why are people saying this is wrong?
Board of directors, Ethics & Risk Management, Governance, Governance Q&A, Management & Governance
Governance Q&A: Leaving a board of directors under difficult conditions
I want to resign from my position on a board of directors due to mismanagement by the board chair. How can I leave on a positive note, with a good reference?
Board of directors, Ethics & Risk Management, Finance, Governance, Governance Q&A, Management & Governance
Governance Q&A: The importance of an independent auditor
My board chair wants to change audit firms to one where a friend of hers is a partner. If their quote is reasonable, is that ethically OK?
Ethics & Risk Management, Governance, Governance Q&A, Leadership, Management & Governance
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?
Ethics & Risk Management, Governance, Governance Q&A, Human Resources, Management & Governance, Recruitment
Governance Q&A: Is it ethical for employers to ask for writing samples?
I’ve been asked by potential employers and clients for samples of my writing, sometimes for something existing and sometimes for something new. Have you looked at the ethics of this?
