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...
Generally speaking, Canadians are proud of being a courteous and helpful people, almost to a fault. We are taught that we're a cultural mosaic, accepting of everyone in a spirit of inclusiveness. For much of our history we have taken...
Introduction I was out for dinner the other evening with some friends. One was recounting a story at his workplace about a vendor who had delivered some work well behind schedule. It was also wholly inadequate to meet the needs....
Introduction I am sure that every project manager will tell you that one of the keys to delivering a successful project is ensuring that the project team is motivated. A motivated team is a productive team. It is also a...
