A new cycling club is asking, is incorporation really necessary? Spoiler alert, it is as it offers liability protection, clarity, and credibility even thought no one likes to volunteer to fill in government paperwork.
Continue readingThe IPOOG Grant Management Lifecycle outlines essential phases from pre-award to post-award, emphasizing governance and administration. Nonprofits must assess grant eligibility, application processes, and funding strategies while maintaining compliance. The lifecycle stresses effective communication, risk management, and the importance of storytelling in grant reporting for future engagement and improvement.
Continue readingNonprofits have various Inputs including cash infusions from donations, grants, fees, etc. Cash resources are becoming increasingly important as the volunteer pool shrinks, demand for services increases, and administrative costs rise. How should a small nonprofit think about grants if they are new to them or only apply for them intermittently?
Continue readingReflecting on six months of volunteer efforts tracked through the IPOOG methodology. While tracking one’s time is challenging, it does help with self-reflection and understand the efforts required to take on major projects. Important information for both a volunteer organization and the volunteer.
Continue readingThe SAPAA received 30 years of site inspection data from the Alberta Government, converted from a Paradox database into an Excel format. This information included 2,973 inspections from 1988 to 2021. The data was subsequently transferred to a Microsoft Access database for further analysis and record-keeping.
Continue readingTwo environmental organizations face challenges that at first blush seem to be identical. BLESS focuses on immediate public concerns, while SAPAA emphasizes long-term ecological health. Their strategies differ in governance, technology and data management, illustrating the importance of tailored solutions.
Continue readingEngaging post-secondary students in projects comes with enthusiasm and costs. Seven school project success factors are considered which align the various stakeholders. Successful collaborations yield meaningful experiences.
Continue readingThe 2×2 Work Experience Relationship Model categorizes student interactions with employers based on pay and relevance to their field. This model aims to clarify conversations about internships and work experiences. It updates previous best practices on managing student work programs, inviting feedback on potential improvements.
Continue readingInformation management is an important risk and opportunity for nonprofits. While most nonprofits have minimal information requirements, they still must manage personal information responsibly. An information framework can help organizations tailor policies and procedures as well as make better technology acquisitions.
Continue readingA discussion about internal controls came up recently which reminded me of some work I had done a few years back. In summary, the problem is that most internal control frameworks are designed for corporate entities and specifically US organizations. How applicable are they to a public sector context?
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