Standard B7: Board oversight of fundraising & administrative costs

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The board regularly reviews the cost-effectiveness of the organization’s fundraising activities. No more will be spent on administration and fundraising than is required to ensure effective management and resource development.

Standard B7 Explained

Evaluating fundraising

"Evaluating your fundraising program helps your board and chief executive (or E.D.) make informed decisions to improve efforts in future years. This article will provide examples of numerous questions leaders should ask when determining efficiency and effectiveness."

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Financial responsibilities of not-for-profit boards

Covers: Roles and Responsibilities, Financial Management Checklist, Preparing the Budget and Bookkeeping.

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The board's role in fund development

Key roles and responsibilities for board members.

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Les activités de financement par les organismes de bienfaisance enregistrés : lignes directrices

Disponible aussi en anglais sous le titre: Fundraising by Registered Charities Lignes directrices CG-013; émis le 20 avril 2012

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Factors affecting fundraising costs

An explanation of factors, provided by AFP.

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Fundraising by registered charities : guidance

Also available in French under the title : Les activités de financement par les organismes de bienfaisance enregistrés CRA Guidance CG-013; issued April 20 2012

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Charitable Fundraising: Tips for Directors and Trustees

Charities Bulletin from the Public Guardian and Trustee's Charitable Property program Also available in French under the title : Collectes de fonds de bienfaisance : conseils pour les administrateurs et les fiduciaires

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Collectes de fonds de bienfaisance : conseils pour les administrateurs et les fiduciaires

Un bulletin à l’intention des organismes de bienfaisance du Programme des biens aux fins de bienfaisance du Tuteur et curateur public. Disponible aussi en anglais sous le titre: Charitable Fundraising: Tips for Directors and Trustees

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Cost of fundraising questions and answers

Q&A on fundraising practices such as fundraising ratios and percentage based compensation.

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Measuring Fundraising Effectiveness

Framework for evaluating fundraising effectiveness that includes a discussion guide for board and staff, a tool to help calculate fundraising effectiveness and a resource to help start the conversation with board and staff.

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Standard B7: Board oversight of fundraising & administrative costs