Credit crunch and economic downturn - these terms have been bandied about so often lately that they've become commonplace in our vernacular. We've been warned of their impact and cautioned to brace ourselves in their wake. But how exactly do...
Some of my board members went to a governance workshop and came back saying a succession plan was urgent, in case I got hit by a bus. I have a good administrator who acts for me during vacation, but frankly,...
Research conducted that assesses which organizations will withstand the impact of the recession conclude that it is not necessarily those that are boasting the largest budgets or the most effective fundraising efforts in 2008. Organizations that are most likely to...
"The board provides strategic direction. In many ways, the board functions as a particular kind of eyes and ears for the organization. They bring their passion and involvement in other organizations and causes - whether as staff, volunteers, activists, members...
According to a January 2009 report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA), the need for food banks in Canada has risen dramatically since the food bank system was put in place in 1981, with the opening of the...
Now that you understand what the GST is and how it affects charities, it's important to take a look at how a charity can go about getting back the GST that they paid out during the year. This podcast discusses...
With so much beyond our understanding when it comes to the external economic situation, it can be reassuring to deepen our understanding of the internal financial situation of our own organizations. Equipped with insights regarding how a nonprofit is faring...
Many charities, and in particular foundations, that have established endowment funds are currently concerned about the impact caused by the recent downturn of the economy with regards to their reduced ability to meet their disbursement quota requirements under the Income...
Can we have members without charging for membership? Our low membership fees are waived for over half of our members, and the total revenue from fees is not worth the cost and effort of collecting the money. Must people pay...
1. The convener invites people to the table who are not able to participate fully or successfully. Often we don't think very much about who we need at a collaborative table. Conveners often use a stakeholder model and draw a...
