Answering “Tell me about yourself”
“Tell me about yourself.” While many people can fumble on answering this question in a job interview, it is actually very simple to answer. That is if you know how to approach
Recession-Proofing Your Nonprofit: How to Continue Serving Your Mission During Challenging Times
Original Broadcast Date: January 12, 2023. Summary: Serving your mission during a recession can be tricky without proper preparation. Looking back helps us all plan ahead. Let’s turn back time
Job searching over the holidays
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…. to apply! Oddly enough, job hunting over the holidays and New Year isn’t such a terrible idea. While often overlooked by many
A Home in Government for Nonprofits in BC: An interview with Parliamentary Secretary Niki Sharma
In November 2020, an announcement about a new role for a British Columbia MLA was anything but routine, at least for the charitable sector in that province: Niki Sharma was
The Fundamentals of Email Marketing for Nonprofits
Original Broadcast Date: November 17, 2022. Summary: Email marketing is an important communication channel for nonprofits. Whether you’re sending newsletters or fundraising appeals, you can personalize your messages and connect with
Final regulations to bring 10 days of paid sick leave into force
Minister of Labour, Seamus O’Regan Jr., announced that the final regulations required to bring 10 days of paid sick leave into force on December 1, 2022, are now available on Canada.ca. This is a permanent change to
How to create an effective crowdfunding video
Why do people use images on their campaign pages? Because people pay more attention to visuals than just plain text, right? Although that is true, have you thought about using video instead? Not only
CharityVillage Connects: A Home in Government for the Nonprofit Sector
For years, many nonprofit leaders have been calling for better representation within the federal government. The hope is for a sector that has as great an impact on government policies
5 tips to make your crowdfunding campaign stand out
You’re starting a crowdfunding campaign. You know you have a good cause but you find many campaigns that are similar to yours. How do you set yours apart? What is
How nonprofits can better ally with Indigenous organizations
Considering that The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada was established over 14 years ago, why has the sector failed to take a more meaningful role in an area where
