Information, research, and resources strengthen the nonprofit sector.
We have gathered some key resources that shed light on the different ways the nonprofit sector, volunteerism, and civic engagement support our society. We continue to monitor social trends, explore statistical information, and gather inspiring resources that support you in your day-to-day work.
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Top Resources
Workbook
Financial Responsibilities of Not-for-Profit Boards
For Boards looking for more information on managing financial records, this workbook includes a checklist of financial responsibilities and assistance with reading financial statements.
2003 Revised Edition.
Hardcopy: $10.00
Workbook
Board Building: Recruiting and Developing Board Members
This workbook will assist you in recruiting skilled and passionate leaders for your organization.
2003 Revised Edition.
Hardcopy: $10.00
Workbook
Drafting and Revising Bylaws
This workbook is for Boards and senior staff looking to create or update organizational bylaws.
2003 Revised Edition.
Hardcopy: $10.00
Workbook
Developing Job Descriptions of Board Members
This workbook will help you create effective and comprehensive board member job descriptions.
2003 Revised Edition.
Hardcopy: $10.00
Workbook
Hiring and Performance Appraisal for an Executive Director
This workbook will help you in hiring a new Executive Director or conducting an performance appraisal for your existing Executive Director.
2003 Revised Edition.
Hardcopy: $10.00
Other
Sector Source
Sector Source is a project of Imagine Canada and the legacy of the Nonprofit Library and Risk Management and Insurance and Liability Resource Centre. Their resources range from practical tools that support organizational effectiveness to current research about the charitable and nonprofit sector.
Guide
Engaging Youth: a Good Practices Guide
Drawing from Youth @ the Table participants’ reflections, stories and conversations with each other, this guide outlines good practices for how nonprofit boards can connect, work and collaborate with young people.