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Thinking of Joining a Board? Ask These Questions First

Richard Leblanc | Posted 03.03.2013 | Canada Business
Read More: Business Board, Non Profit Board, Joining a Board, Board Member, Non Profit, Not for Profit, Board Director, Not for Profit Board, Ceo, Canada Business News
Richard Leblanc

Here are the questions I would ask before joining a not-for-profit board. It is important to scrutinize the organization for professionalism and fit, particularly for NFPs where resources can be stretched, as your reputation and even financial assets may be at risk. These questions try to address the downside of joining the wrong board.

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Giving Girls in Ghana the Tools to Make a Difference

Adiba Hasnat | Posted 11.02.2012 | Canada Impact
Read More: Plan Canada, Mission Trip, Ghana, Youth Plan, Non-Profit, Plan, Education for Girls, Ngo, Canada Impact News
Adiba Hasnat

This summer, I had the amazing opportunity to visit Ghana as youth ambassador with Plan Canada. We know that young educated girls are vital for the growth of a community, but seeing it firsthand is a whole other kind of understanding. Ghana is no longer that faraway place that you might hear about on TV. It's a country full of youth just life us who can transform their community if they have the right tools to do so.

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Ten Things To Know About Non-Profits

Josh Bowman | Posted 04.03.2012 | Canada Business
Read More: Women, Susan G Komen, Cancer, Charity, Breast Cancer, Money, Health Issues, Non-Profit, Ethics, Canada Business News
Josh Bowman

A non-profit executive's salary should be at least somewhat commensurate to a similar position in the private sector, all things being equal, in order to attract talent and ultimately benefit the organization. At the same time, there are also reasonable limits, beyond which a salary becomes outrageous given the organization's need.

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The Positive Power of Selfishness

Dan Jacob | Posted 11.19.2011 | Canada Living
Read More: Toronto, Non Profit, Tedx, Volunteering, Olympics, Selfishness, Ngo, Calgary Olympics, Volunteerism, Selfish, Canada Living News
Dan Jacob

While I believe one needs to have altruistic tendencies to commit to a volunteer position, I just as firmly believe that some of the most awe-inspiring and powerful examples of volunteerism are often rooted in selfish motives. I believe this because I have witnessed it firsthand.

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