By way of introduction … (1997 reprint)
[The following editorial from Volume 1, Number 1, of The Philanthropist was written by Bertha Wilson, at that time with Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt, Toronto, an
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The English Charity Commission Concept in the Canadian Context
This article was developed from a memorandum for a client of Drache, Burke-Robertson & Buchmayer who has given permission for its wider distribution. [In 1995 Arthur
Looking a Gift Horse In the Mouth
In an increasingly competitive fund-raising milieu, it is clearly tempting for development officers to accept all gifts that come their way. However, in reality, prudent
A brief history of The Philanthropist
The following brief history of The Philanthropist was produced at the request of several subscribers and contributors who were interested in the background of the
Improving board performance
Introduction This article presents a nonacademic review of what it takes to create effective boards for nonprofit organizations. It identifies the main factors affecting the
The Fiscal Health of Not-For-Profits: Survey Results and Management Assistance Needs
Introduction In 1993 Revenue Canada reported more than 70,000 registered charities in Canada. A report by the Canadian Centre for Philanthropy estimates that over $86
Investment Policy Issues Unique to Not-For-Profit Organizations: Establishing the Spending Rate
Introduction Two very important areas for trustees of not-for-profits (NPOs) to consider thoughtfully are investment policy [on adopting an investment policy, see Kelly Rodgers in
Philanthropy and Prosperity: Rebuilding Social Capital
This article was developed from a presentation to The First Annual Fundraising Congress at the Hilton Hotel, Toronto, November 16, 1995. The views expressed do