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Career Q&A: Leaving the nonprofit sector
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Ready for liftoff: Writing the project charter
A Project Charter is the document that will bring all of the necessary information together which can be used to help govern the project.
Career Q&A: When and how to write a thank-you letter after the interview
We've all been told that it's important to follow up with a thank-you letter after a job interview. But when is the right time to send that letter and what should it say?
Governance Q&A: Can I serve on the board of one charity while I work for another?
Getting involved with two charities in the same city, with quite different missions.
An introduction to competency-based hiring
This article describes the purpose and process of competency based hiring.
Career Q&A: Dealing with salary ranges when job hunting
It can be frustrating when a job ad doesn't include a salary range. Here's how to conduct your own research.
Supreme Court of Canada adopts broad view of religious freedom
How the latest Supreme Court decision affects religious freedom and the nonprofit sector in Canada.
The map to success: Developing a project plan
After understanding why you are doing the project and what the project is going to create, the project plan is one of the most important pieces of documentation.
Governance Q&A: How do I do ethical procurement for my charity?
A new executive director asks about major purchasing.
Career Q&A: Dealing with board members who try to micromanage
It can be a delicate balance for staff to work with board members. But what do you do when board members are micromanaging your job?
The Great Balancing Act: The Scope Triangle
This article is the second in a series that will look at some of the issues related to managing projects within the not-for-profit and public sectors.
Career Q&A: Handling the first few minutes of an interview
The beginning of an interview can sometimes be a little awkward. Follow these tips to get things off on the right foot.
Finding the right community partners
The right community sponsorship commitment can be a powerful marketing communications vehicle that clarifies, proclaims and enhances an organization’s customer care, employee care, and community care priorities.
Governance Q&A: Serving businesses and helping nonprofits in the community
An independent consultant asks about ethical ways to help nonprofits and businesses in their community.
Career Q&A: Conducting a successful interview
Found yourself on the other side of the hiring desk? Follow these tips to conduct a successful job interview.
Name your pain: The why and what of projects
This article focuses on providing you with more practical tips and tools that can be used easily, and avoids discussing more conceptual topics within project management.
Career Q&A: The importance of having a job description
Don't have a written job description for your work? Here's why you should be worried.
Governance Q&A: My executive director is not managing professionally or treating me with respect
I am a hard-working, productive employee. Don’t staff members who work in charities, for less than market rates in most cases, deserve better?
Mapping key PR competencies
Survey results show the most highly sought after PR competencies.
Career Q&A: How to handle being fired
Being fired from a job is a difficult and demoralizing experience. Find out how to bounce back quickly by following these tips.
Career Q&A: Job hunting in another country
Not sure what to say when an employer asks you for your salary expectations? Our Career Q&A columnist provides some advice.
Governance Q&A: Putting an ED’s personal work ahead of the organization’s work
A secretary to an executive director asks how to handle requests to deal with personal correspondence, completely unrelated to the charity.
Career Q&A: Making the most of networking
Struggling to find success in your job search despite great credentials? It might be time to tap into your network.
Building trust in sponsor relationships
Building trust and confidence is the single most important factor in attracting, securing and retaining the commitment of a community partner’s money, time, effort and expertise.
Career Q&A: Things to consider before quitting your job
Thinking about quitting your job? Don't hand in your notice until you read this article.
Fueling environmentalism the feel good way
Why do young people rank the environment as their third-highest priority, while at the same time environmental organizations are struggling to find volunteers?
Am I a workaholic?
A self-evaluation checklist to determine whether you are a workaholic.
True caring in action
Here some responses to a survey I once did in search of things people want and need to overcome in order to make the most of their community relationship-building efforts.
Spring cleaning: Revamp! Refurbish! and Renew! Your volunteer program
Key tips for getting jobs done that have been sitting for too long on your backburner.
Data reporting for funders
How to collect data, report back to funders in a meaningful way, and process improvement.
What happens when only the media attends your event?
With some worst case scenario preparation you can turn a poorly attended event into an interesting and colourful media opportunity.
The true meaning of progressive discipline
The purpose of progressive discipline, how it works and how to execute it.
Keeping your strategy vital
Signs of strategic fatigue and how to overcome this setback.
Advertising: Set yourself apart from the rest
When you can find a way to separate yourself from the larger stream of advertisers and get your own, undivided attention, you will find that less can be much, much more.
Policy-based governance – What works and what doesn’t
Article defines “policy governance” and “administrative governance,” evaluates governance approaches and suggests policies to implement.
Succession planning and management
Realities of today’s talent pool and how that reflects on succession planning.
Scenario planning: A key to better understanding strategic risks
How to develop alternative possible strategies when creating a strategic plan.
A strategic approach to successful compliance under PIPEDA – focus on enforcement and remedies
Further to the substantive analysis of the policies and principles imbedded in the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, the purpose of this follow-up paper is to examine the rather comprehensive remedial sections of the legislation.
Winning numbers sell the story
This article highlights the importance of solid financial information in your funding proposals. It also provides tips on what potential funders are looking for.
Governance Q&A: Dealing with founder’s syndrome
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Practical steps for implementing a privacy policy
Other than to meet statutory requirements, organizations can view the implementation of a privacy scheme as a useful tool to build trust amongst employees and consumers.
More trouble in the workplace
This article continues the theme of trouble with bosses and explores solutions.
Aligning strategy and governance
How the board of directors becomes a key driver in the ability of the organization to implement its strategic plan, at both the volunteer and governance levels.
Strategic management and the interim executive director
Strategic decision making method changes for an interim executive director.
Implementing a budget
This article explains how to implement your budget and how to monitor and deal with variance.
The trouble with bosses
Six types of poor bosses and an action plan on how to deal with them.
Performance measurement and reward – Linking organizational strategy to execution
Overcoming the failure to execute a strategic plan.
The promotional campaign
How to build and implement a marketing plan
Interview questions that really work!
A list of specific interview questions and why they are effective.
Strategic planning often means strategic change
It can be difficult, at times, to implement the strategic plan. Especially when it means taking the organization in a different direction.
