Executive Director (ED) performance management is one of the most important governance responsibilities a board holds. But many of the so-called “best practices” we lean on in the nonprofit sector are outdated, unhelpful, or downright harmful. Here are five common...
In our recent CharityVillage Connects podcast episode, Should Money Talk? Inequities in Funding and Influence in the Nonprofit Sector, we interviewed several nonprofit leaders from across the country about the inequities that continue within the nonprofit sector, including in terms...
Nonprofit board members have a duty to ensure that they are free from conflicts or potential conflicts. But surprisingly, many boards are unprepared when a conflict situation surfaces, even when they have policies in place. What's more interesting is that...
In the evolving landscape of the nonprofit and charitable sector, effective staff training is a critical factor for organizational success and sustainability. One of the key ways that the board of directors can work towards a sustainable future is to...
With attribution to Dr. Gav Schneider, creator of the Presilience® concept. I’ve been stalked by both a cougar and humans. I’ve received death threats connected to my professional role. I was physically assaulted three times while working in a psychiatric...
Interested in learning more? We have partnered with Enkel to host a free webinar. Watch the webinar recording! For many nonprofit organizations, managing expenses and cash flow feels like a constant game of catch-up. Revenue can be unpredictable, funding often...
Most nonprofit boards lack a formal Executive Director (ED) performance management and evaluation process, or treat it as a once-a-year checklist. But when done well, ED evaluation is a powerful tool to strengthen leadership, clarify priorities, and advance organizational purpose....
While the term “crisis management” can seem intimidating, it is actually a practice that can be critical, particularly for nonprofit and charitable organizations. Crisis management refers to an organization's strategic process for responding to and recovering from critical events. Whether...
Original Broadcast Date: May 8, 2025 Summary: AI is entering the nonprofit sector, but what does it actually mean for finance and operations teams? In this webinar, we explore how Canadian NPOs are using AI to enhance financial reporting, budgeting, scenario planning,...
This article was previously published by The Philanthropist Journal and is reprinted with permission. Canada’s first data standard for the nonprofit and charitable sector was published on May 7. Entitled CAN/DGSI 100-11: Data Governance – Part 11: Delivery of Community and...
