I sit on a charity board where some of the staff are very worried about some potential legislation harmful to our cause, and want to lobby against it. Is this ethical for a charity? Is it legal? It is quite...
There’s an old adage that states “no man is an island”. The same can be said for nonprofits and charities. With the thousands of organizations working for the betterment of Canadian society, it would be folly to think a lone...
Congratulations. You have been elected or appointed to chair meetings. Here are some tips on how to do a great job. 1. Get materials to participants well in advance of your meeting Ensure that the agenda, the minutes of the...
My nonprofit needs expert help from time to time. How do I learn which consultants serving the nonprofit sector are ethical? An excellent question! Because consultants serving the nonprofit sector usually earn less than they could earn serving the for-profit...
Because they serve the public, nonprofits need to be as accountable and transparent as possible. This means that all documentation and procedures should be in order and reviewed regularly by an outside party. Adam Aptowitzer, a lawyer with the Ottawa-based...
When compared with other countries, Canada regularly fares very well. For instance, amongst G7 countries, Canada: has the best overall quality of life; ranks first in providing equal opportunities for individuals; has the lowest cost of living; ranks second in...
If you’re a nonprofit or charitable organization with a mandate that frequently requires you to dialogue with government officials, you’re likely already aware of the Federal Accountability Act (FAA). If you’re not aware, you should read this. Last December, in...
Who will be the leaders of tomorrow? And will they be ready to handle the challenges placed before them? If Marc Kielburger has anything to do with it, they will be more than ready. Since co-founding Leaders Today in 1999,...
In the 1960s, Albert Humphrey of Stanford University developed the SWOT analysis technique as a strategic planning tool. The concept is simple and easy to apply: You identify the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) of a particular organization, an...
Canada and the United States share the longest undefended border in the world and we consider ourselves to be good neighbours, but when it comes to cross-border donations things can get a bit tricky. Adam Aptowitzer, a lawyer with the...
