In January 1999, William Durden was named the 27th president of his alma mater, Dickinson College. He quickly came to understand that for much of the 20th century, the Dickinson community had lacked a strong sense of organizational purpose. By autumn, Durden had turned to the life and writings of Dr. Benjamin Rush, the man responsible for securing the college charter in 1783, as the inspiration for the story. After introducing Durden and the challenges .....more

This technical note provides background information on the non-profit sector in Canada and is useful to individuals interested in working in the sector and to individuals and corporations who contribute to it, both in time and in funds.

A student-run, not-for-profit program, Leading Education and Development in Emerging Regions (LEADER) sent teams of business students to teach western business practices in the former Soviet Union. In preparation for the three-week assignment at the end of the school term, the students were expected to participate in social events to build team spirit, as well as practical work, such as preparing teaching materials, making travel arrangements and .....more

A student-run, not-for-profit program, Leading Education and Development in Emerging Regions (LEADER) sent teams of business students to teach western business practices in the former Soviet Union. In preparation for the three-week assignment at the end of the school term, the students were expected to participate in social events to build team spirit, as well as practical work, such as preparing teaching materials, making travel arrangements and .....more

The trustees of a music trust were pondering the future of their chamber music concert series. For 15 years, the series had been operating in a historic hall, however, the maintenance and repair costs associated with the hall were becoming cumbersome and expensive. The trustees learned that in exchange for a sizable one-time donation, the concerts could be held at another location. The trustees wondered whether the move would be viewed as satisfactory .....more

A local group is organizing a campaign to preserve a heritage site. Outlined is the history of the city, the financial, political and heritage preservation challenges the group faces. Supplements Springbank Park Pumphouse (B): Promoting Cultural Heritage Landscape Development, product number 9B03C004, and Springbank Park Pumphouse (C): Compelling Municipal Investment, product number 9B03C005, discuss funding and marketing issues.

In this supplement to Springbank Park Pumphouse (A): Supporting Cultural Heritage Landscape Development, product number 9B03C003, the chair of the Springbank Pumphouse steering committee is preparing for his meeting with the charitable sponsor of the project to outline funding requirements.

The supplement to Springbank Park Pumphouse (A), product number 9B03C003 and Springbank Park Pumphouse (B), product number 9B03C004, outlines the chair of the Springbank Pumphouse steering committee's presentation to the city in an effort to attract investment.

The Navigators of Canada is a non-profit religious order operating on 19 campuses and in 20 communities across Canada, and is part of a 104-nation, 3,700 staff member global organization. The Canadian organization is suffering from insufficient information systems planning, and significant communication challenges have risen due to the geographic separation of its staff members. The president of The Navigators of Canada believes that information technology .....more

After launching the controversial calendars outlined in the Wgirl Wboy Calendars (A) case, product 9B02A018, the creator faces criticism and wonders how to proceed.