This section includes articles on board governance of not-for-profit organizations, contacts and links to other web sites with additional information.  The information for the most part is general in nature and applicable to not-for-profit organizations in a broad range of fields and jurisdictions.  Information relating the Trustee Act of Ontario is applicable to Ontario, Canada only.

If you are looking for information that is not here please contact us.  We might be able to guide you in the right direction.

Primer on liability of directors (Jan 1996)

Dealing with change (March 1996)

Financial warning signs (April 1996)

Advantages and costs of charitable status (June 1996)

Internal control (Sept 1996)

Finance Committees (Nov 1996)

Making the most of your annual audit (Feb 1997)

Monthly reporting to boards (June 1997)

Advantages of charitable foundations (April 1998)

Charities and political activities (July 1998)

Understanding financial statements (Nov 1999)

Audits and the audit process (Sept 1999)

Assessing and managing risk (Sept 2000)

Trustee Act - Ontario (May 2000)

Treasurer's calendar of events

Financial management checklist