Change is the Only Constant

by Lucy White | Jul 10, 2019 | Insights Blogs

It’s a hackneyed phrase for sure. But that doesn’t make it wrong. Here in Ontario, budget cuts, elimination of needed programs and supports in health, the environment, and now arts and culture, are putting added pressure on already pressured non-profit...

Sharpen Your Saw in 2019

by Lucy White | Jan 11, 2019 | Insights Blogs

It’s hard to believe that the official beginning of winter and the new calendar year occurred only a few weeks ago! Many people use these milestones to reflect on the past year and plan for the future. As an interim Executive Director, I often find myself...

Leadership transitions: They always take longer than you think!

by Lucy White | Aug 1, 2018 | Insights Blogs

As the new Ontario government begins to implement their election platform, many in the not-for-profit sector are taking a wait-and-see approach to plans and programs. Certainly, much of this is expected and indeed appropriate during a government transition – new...

Five Things You Can Do To Protect Against Sexual Misconduct at your Charity

by Lucy White | Feb 22, 2018 | Insights Blogs

I was asked by the Toronto Arts Foundation to deliver a short presentation on human resources for directors of small not-for-profit and charitable organizations. In January, I opened my news feed to see that the artistic director of a prominent Canadian theatre...

Interim Leadership – More Gain, Less Pain

by Lucy White | Sep 28, 2016 | Insights Blogs

A recent assignment as interim executive director for a mid-sized non-profit confirmed my experience that engaging an interim executive director or CEO during times of transition results in a more successful permanent hire and a more productive organization. Finding...