As we build our inventory of tools for leaders of nonprofit organizations, we devote this month’s article to templates. A template is document or file having a preset format, used as a starting point for a particular application so that...
I recently returned from a lovely trip to Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. After some pampering at the spa, I took a leisurely bike ride, sampled wines at the local wineries and enjoyed an evening of fabulous theatre thanks to the indefatigable Shaw...
Introduction My previous article introduced you to the concept of a project management office (PMO) that is responsible for coordinating, reporting on, or mentoring and assessing project management in organizations with multiple projects. A PMO can be beneficial because it...
Everyone in our society takes part in consumption. It doesn't matter if it's the regular Joe who buys a slice of pizza at lunchtime or the CEO of a multinational who buys a rival business to leverage his economic position....
It's no big secret - small, medium, and even large nonprofits have to manage their budget and donors' dollars wisely. Fundraisers know there is one key questions a would-be donor will ask when considering a cause to support. It may...
This week's cover story is the next installment in an ongoing series to help nonprofit organizations see the world from another perspective. The series also includes what funders, volunteers, the media, and donors would like the nonprofit sector to know...
Can our all-volunteer charity pay board members for time-consuming non-board duties on behalf of the organization? Should we? We are located in British Columbia, and our issue involves extensive consultation sessions with the provincial government. Normally, minimum ethical standards include...
This is the third in a series of articles offering tools to not-for-profit leaders. The first article described the strategic plan - your roadmap to lead you to your desired outcomes. Your strategic plan focuses on supporting your mission and...
Introduction Implementing a project management methodology in your organization is very easy if you are the only project manager or there are only a couple of projects to manage. You can go out for a coffee, think about a project...
Introduction There is a hard reality that everybody has to face. Sometimes our performances are less than stellar, and we are not always destined for success. You can't always be brilliant! This truism very much applies to project management. Not...
