Today I want to focus on the role of the board in risk management. All boards must have an understanding of the key risks in the organization and how those risks are managed. The Board should start by demonstrating good risk management through appropriate governance practices, including effective oversight. Beyond that, the role of […]
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15 best free apps for your organization
Non-profits can definitely put their best foot forward by using these free apps. From time-saving scheduling apps, creative tools and analytics we have found many teams benefits by checking out these top marketing apps. HootSuite – This Canadian, timesaving social media dashboard tool allows staff to schedule 30 posts in advance for free to up to […]
What a 2019 non-profit marketing skills student learns.
I regularly meet with people looking to make a career change or with students who are eager to chart a career path in the charitable sector. It’s not surprising as with over 170,000 non-profits in Canada, employing over 2 million people (not including volunteers) the sector is a vibrant, innovative and often rewarding place to […]
How well is your board performing?
Looking at Board Self-Assessment A board’s responsibility is to continually improve its governance practices and effectiveness. Regular evaluation of the board is a governance best practice. Evaluations may focus on different points like: The performance of individual directors, The overall board, The board chair, The board committees The orientation and training among other aspects of […]
How is your board
How’s the Relationship between the Board and the CEO/ED? The relationship between a non-profit organization’s Board of Directors and its CEO/ED is one of the key elements of effective governance. That relationship, however, is often the source of tension for both parties. Indeed, at times the relationship can become quite fraught and dysfunctional, which reduces […]
What is Coaching?
Coaching has surged in popularity during the past 15 years. Not surprisingly, there are as many definitions of Coaching as there are Coaches. Previously coaches were contracted to fix behavioural problems at the senior level, but as Coaching has become more common in the workplace, it has evolved to build on an individual’s strengths to […]
Coaching – What it is and isn’t
Our second blog in our Coaching series clears up any misconceptions. What Coaching Is Coaching is a confidential, customized, flexible one-on-one interaction between an objective, third party (the Coach) who is external to the organization, and the individual (the Manager) who makes major decisions that impact the organization, has managerial responsibility, and wants to […]
What to look for in a Coach
Our third blog in this series helps you look for the right Coach. The experience, characteristics and style of the Coach must be a good fit for the unique needs and circumstances of the person and the organization to achieve maximum success. Here are some areas for investigation to help evaluate an Coach and the […]
Start your own nonprofit (Part 2)
This week we continue our tips on starting your own nonprofit You have an idea that can help others. Where do you start? First, figure out how to structure your idea. Do you want to start a nonprofit? Or a charity? Or a for-profit enterprise? Path #3 – incorporate as nonprofit Instead of getting angel […]
Start your own nonprofit (Part 1)
You have an idea that can help others. Where do you start? First, figure out how to structure your idea. Do you want to start a nonprofit? Or a charity? Or a for-profit enterprise? There are 170,000 nonprofits in Canada. All have a goal that is something other than profit. They do not have shareholders […]