The map to success: Developing a project plan

Introduction Lola met with her executive director last week to discuss the donors' database that had to be completed by the new year so that the organization could use it during a fundraising campaign. Lola was concerned that the timeline...

The Great Balancing Act: The Scope Triangle

This article is the second in a series that will look at some of the issues related to managing projects within the not-for-profit and public sectors. It focuses on providing you with more practical tips and tools that can be...

Name your pain: The why and what of projects

This article is the first in a series that will look at some of the issues related to managing projects within the not-for-profit and public sectors. It focuses on providing you with more practical tips and tools that can be...

Data reporting for funders

The information in this article is current as of April 7, 2004. Most nonprofits providing human services get financial support from some formal funding body such as government, a foundation or a centralized fundraiser like the United Way. All of...

Translating vision into action

A vision is a clear and ideal picture of what your organization will look like in the future. Many organizations have a vision. For some it is represented by a vision statement, for others it a written description. Regardless of...

Linking strategy to operations

A strategic plan provides a guideline for the effective allocation of resources that help improve the probability of achieving specific goals & objectives. Through discussions with many organizations we have found that although they develop a strategic plan, many have...

Nonprofit mergers: The perils and the possibilities

Royal Bank and Bank of Montreal. Telus and BC Tel. Loblaws and Provigo. Corporate mergers are daily news. The trends of the New Economy, such as globalization, technological developments, increased competition and diminishing revenues, have incited merger mania in the...

Be very careful when selecting a consultant

While consultants bring an important expertise to organizations, many firms are finding it difficult to adjust to their changing roles, the changing needs, and the changing times. No longer relegated to on-site assistance, primarily raising money for bricks and mortar,...