by McDermott + Bull | Oct 6, 2025 | Article, Alex Verdecchia, Alex Verdecchia Article, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Article
For the first time in a decade, overall postsecondary enrolment in Canada is declining. Domestic numbers are falling, while institutions that leaned heavily on international tuition now face tighter budgets after Ottawa’s cap on study permits. These immediate...
by McDermott + Bull | Jul 29, 2025 | Article, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Article, Mary Plum, Mary Plum Article
In a recent Chronicle of Philanthropy feature, McDermott + Bull Director Mary Plum shares insights on what today’s non-profit leaders should showcase as they step into executive roles. The article explores how candidates can better highlight strategic impact,...
by McDermott + Bull | May 23, 2025 | Alex Verdecchia, Alex Verdecchia Article, Article, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Article
The University Paradox “Universities aren’t businesses.” I paused. I’ve had this conversation before. “But they still have to balance budgets, pay employees, and keep the lights on. They can’t ignore financial reality.” “Sure, but a business exists to make money. A...
by McDermott + Bull | Nov 9, 2023 | Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Article, Sue Waterbury, Sue Waterbury Article
In the dynamic and often challenging landscape of the nonprofit sector, coaching has emerged as a crucial and transformative tool for organizations aiming to maximize their impact and sustain their mission-driven work. Non-profits, motivated by a passion for social...
by McDermott + Bull | May 12, 2023 | Article, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Article, Sue Waterbury, Sue Waterbury Article
As we work into the second quarter of 2023, uncertainty continues to prevail in the country with budget cuts, layoffs, and inflation fears. This has continued to cause challenges for non-profit organizations. McDermott + Bull conducted a survey amongst non-profits in...
by McDermott + Bull | May 20, 2022 | Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Article, Sue Waterbury, Sue Waterbury Article
The nonprofit sector has seen extensive turnover at all levels during the past year. CEOs and CFOs retiring Fundraisers realigning with mission and stepping up to more responsibility COOs moving as organizations grow and need to build up their infrastructure HR...
