The nonprofit sector is disproportionately female. That means women often manage other women. Janet Gadeski finds that gender-based expectations in that relationship are alive and well, laying a minefield for the unwary female leader.
Lessons on fundraising are everywhere if you keep your eyes open. Movie celebrities may sometimes appear self-centred, but Noel Draper finds that even they can teach us a few things about raising money.
High turnover. Positions vacant for longer. Few candidates for senior positions. Andrea McManus, past chair of AFP International, examines these US conclusions from a recent nonprofit study and finds them even more applicable to Canada.
If your charity’s registration is suspended or revoked, the inability to give tax receipts to donors isn’t your only concern. Former CRA staffer Debbie Lucas warns that other funding doors may close, and your reputation and prospects may suffer for years.