As we have previously discussed a conflict of interest may occur when a board member’s personal interests are in conflict with their responsibility to act and make decisions in the best interest of the organisation. Although conflicts of interest do not just arise...
A Deductible Gift Recipient, otherwise known as a DGR, is an organisation that is entitled to receive income tax deductible gifts such as financial donations and deductible contributions such as the purchase of a ticket to attend a fundraising event. Although not all...
In our previous BLOG series which you can find here, we have been discussing the need for good governance in all organisations. To round out this series we have put together an outline of the members of a committee board and a fact sheet of the obligations of...
We have recently been discussing good guidelines efficient and effective meetings. For more information on the topics we have tackled please go to our series ‘Effective Meeting Procedures’. This final BLOG is aimed at answering the broader questions about the...
Over the past several weeks we have been discussing good guidelines which can keep meetings efficient and effective. Guidelines which are relevant whether you are part of a large organisational board, small community group or mid-sized school committee. Good...
Good governance is necessary in any organisation. Unfortunately it is often more challenging for smaller not-for-profits, especially when the governing entity is made up of volunteers who have huge passion and commitment but don’t necessarily possess the experience or...
CHILD PROTECTIONS FOR NFP ORGANISATIONS – #2 UPDATEDecember 17, 2019
