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Project fundraising without a non-profit designation
Published on December 3, 2015
When developing a community project, often it is necessary to secure contributions. Securing these funds can be difficult without a non-profit designation, it can be accomplished through a partnership with a local community foundation. -
Voting procedures: Part 1
Published on December 1, 2015
Voting defined for better understanding of parliamentary procedure. -
James Bond movies and effective meetings share something
Published on November 25, 2015
Both can create action, expectations and results! -
How formal do our board meetings really need to be?
Published on October 1, 2015
Customs of formality help keep order at board meetings. -
I appeal
Published on September 30, 2015
An often forgotten motion can help the meeting chair. -
Don’t let difficult personalities derail your meetings
Published on August 21, 2015
Keeping a meeting on track can be difficult at times. It can be difficult to stay on one topic during a well-structured meeting, but can be especially hard when difficult personalities come into play. -
Three simple decision-making tools
Published on August 21, 2015
Achieve high quality outcomes with appropriate decision-making tools. -
Demonstrating the impact of good versus poor facilitation
Published on August 19, 2015
Teaching youth how to use good facilitation tools helps them build life skills, confidence and leadership. -
Managing conflict: Three key components
Published on August 17, 2015
Preserve the relationship, create safety and develop a shared purpose. -
Ombudsman – What is that?
Published on August 3, 2015
It is a confidential, informal, independent and neutral resource for employees with a workplace concerns.