Canada moves to 2% GDP end of FY25/26 - PMMC

[daftandbarmy]

The poor quality ones run as ego supports for some of the leaders, with poor internal governance and little ability to survive and thrive.

And the subject of some non-profit boards enters the chat

 

[dapaterson]

And the subject of some non-profit boards enters the chat

Precisely. I'm part of an organization that's 119 years old and counting because they have a good mix of experienced and new people, and strong enough systems in place to survive (and enough accumulated resources to bridge bad times eg a black swan event like a pandemic).

 

[lenaitch]

All the good intentions in the world can be undone by poor board governance, poor financial management and rogue volunteers.

 

[Kirkhill]

All the good intentions in the world can be undone by poor board governance, poor financial management and rogues....

 

[ytz]

If school teachers really want to make a difference culturally then they would be promoting volunteerism in general rather than worrying about changing the immutable.

Among the million other things you want them to teach kids.....

 

[Brad Sallows]

Among the million other things you want them to teach kids.....

Most of what is "wanted to teach" is faddish notions of Ed profs. It's a curious thing that experimentation on humans who cannot give informed consent is essentially forbidden, except for children.

 

[Colin Parkinson]

Most of what is "wanted to teach" is faddish notions of Ed profs. It's a curious thing that experimentation on humans who cannot give informed consent is essentially forbidden, except for children.

To bad "Canadian culture" is a now a toxic subject, volunteering, service to community and country needs to be taught.

 

[ueo]

All the good intentions in the world can be undone by poor board governance, poor financial management and rogue volunteers.

"Road to hell is paved with good intentions." according to my Nana