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
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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
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
Improving Cost Information for Decision-Making in Nonprofit Organizations
by JAMES CUTT, CURTIS HANNIS, DENIS BRAGG, ARIF LALANI, VIC MURRAY AND BILL TASSIE University of Victoria, Victoria, B.C. I. Introduction It is business as
Accounting Standards for Not-For-Profit Organizations: A New Direction
Introduction In March 1996, The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants released new accounting recommendations! that will dramatically affect the way many not-for-profit organizations account for