The SAPAA webinar on grant management highlighted essential practices for nonprofits. Key points included aligning grants with organizational strategy, strong governance for compliance, early engagement with funders, understanding contract terms, and planning for effective reporting. Challenges and solutions were discussed.
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 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 readingA self-reflective blog to express gratitude for being awarded an FCPA and acknowledges the support from friends, family, and colleagues. Dumb luck, being curious, and a wonderful wife has led me to diverse professional experiences. At the center of it all is the value of an Accounting education.
Continue readingThe nonprofit sector is faced with stagnant resources and increasing demands. The CPA Community Ambassadors assist nonprofits by providing valuable expertise. A series of ‘Event-Ideas’ are presented which may address the demands on the nonprofit sector.
For the next few months, as ideas appear, this post will be updated.
Continue readingIn August 2024, I started to track my personal-interest and volunteer time using the IPOOG time tracking tool. 472.25 ‘Interest Hours’ later tracking time has proven to be beneficial for not only the nonprofits I volunteer for but to also make sure I am spending my retirement on projects of greatest interest to me.
Continue readingThank you to a ‘friendly-peer review group’ for their feedback on a research project focused on tracking micro-time spent by senior volunteers. The discussion covered user interface importance, managing time granularity, and the complexity of capturing incidental volunteer activities.
Continue readingThe IPOOG session framework outlines event planning and risk management. Participants indicate their interest and possible future involvement based on attendance, ranging from indifference to active participation. Key topics include IPOOG Model complexity, time tracking, and discussion on improving tool effectiveness.
Continue readingAt the end of this month, I will let my name stand for the president of SAPAA, an organization supporting citizen stewardship in Alberta. The following are my thoughts about what should be the organization’s priorities.
Continue readingAn Excel based tool which matches Who has right of access to What systems and Why this is the right decision.
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