Social Finance Week: The unexpected venture capitalist
Mission-related investing can offer organizations new partners whose values and work aligns with their own.
Mission-related investing can offer organizations new partners whose values and work aligns with their own.
Social Capital Partners is an innovative example of a nonprofit that has aligned its business with its charitable purposes.
A conversation with Derek Gent of the Vancity Community Foundation on the topic of nonprofits running businesses.
In 1996, Family Services of Greater Vancouver set up a social enterprise business to provide mentoring and development opportunities for homeless youth in Vancouver.
Is it still important to have a mission statement in 2012?
Since volunteers are increasingly looking for short-term assignments and ways to contribute while they’re on the go, more organizations are experimenting with microvolunteering. When used correctly, this approach can bring a wealth of expertise and immediate assistance to your nonprofit’s projects and events.
Studies show Canadians are not taking all of their vacation time – but there are risks of an all work and no play attitude. How can organizations work with staff to ensure everyone gets to enjoy their time off?
With nearly 60% of Canadians report having dated someone they have met at work, CharityVillage® thought it would be interesting (and timely for mid-February) to explore how individuals and organizations navigate the intrigues and realities of workplace dating and ask: are office romances still taboo?
Are you a “tell it like it is” guy? Are you a “get the job done” gal? Or, are you a bully? Most office bullies are completely unaware that their behaviour is being perceived as bullying.
Returning to work after a leave can be a daunting process. CharityVillage® spoke to four people who have been through it to find out what they learned and what advice they’d offer to people who are getting back to ‘the grind’ after a leave of absence.