Technology is changing the way we live, work and play – that much we know. But what if it also has the potential to transform how nonprofits demonstrate effectiveness, collaboration and transparency? What if technological innovations can improve the capacity...
Canadians think charities have a long way to go when it comes to reporting fundraising expenses. A 2008 study by the Muttart Foundation called Talking About Charities found only one in four Canadians think charities do an excellent or good...
The business world is abuzz with innovation. Why is it so important? In an increasingly crowded marketplace where new businesses pop up everyday, there is a need for companies to stay ahead of the competition and this is done through...
Earlier this year, CharityVillage reported on progress that nonprofits in Nova Scotia are making with the provincial government on the creation of a new sector council. You can read the full article here. In June and July, the advisory committee...
I’ve read about the importance of board member solidarity with board decisions, but aren’t there times a board member should blow the whistle? Absolutely there are times when a board member should blow the whistle on their organization. Most of...
Editor's Note: This is the second article in a multi-part content series that explores the shifting landscape and the move towards greater collaboration and shared services in the nonprofit sector. The first article, Thinking about sharing services? Don't assume it...
Hiring a consultant can be an expensive proposition, but sometimes not hiring a consultant can cost even more. The challenge for nonprofits and charities is to figure out how to maximize the value of the consultants they hire. Anita Gaffney,...
I’m a board member who has learned to live with decisions I don’t always like. What do I do when people in my community complain to me about a concern I share regarding my organization? The quick answer is that...
When 27-year-old Julie (*name has been changed) began working at the national organization that still employs her today, she had big dreams and an even bigger heart. “I was gung ho about it,” she says of jumping headfirst into nonprofit...
“Cracking the nut from different angles.” Those are the words Michelle Gauthier, vice-president, public policy and community engagement with Imagine Canada, used when asked what actions have taken place as a result of the HR priority area discussions at the...
