What an executive director (ED) is can be somewhat mysterious to those not in the role. Despite an increase in nonprofit leadership programs, many younger nonprofit staff are reluctant to consider taking on an executive director role, often because of...
Want to learn more on this topic? We've partnered with the author to present a free webinar on July 11. Click here for details and to register. When I bring up the idea of conflict, what is your reaction? Do...
“Many people want to work for organizations whose mission they love and support,” an HR consultant once told me, “but they really ought to be looking for those that offer a superior human resources experience.” This is especially true in...
The world of work is changing. We see it in our own organizations, we read about it daily, we hear it at family gatherings and social get togethers with friends. With so much changing and so much at stake, it...
There’s a growing interest in making a difference in the world. Heather Mak, manager, sustainability for Deloitte Canada, puts it this way: “We’ve reached a point of uncertainty and disruption – you can look no further at the global political...
Traditionally, those who wanted to have a job that made an impact on the world would look for work in the nonprofit sector. Today, while this is still a viable option, others are looking at whether working in corporate social...
Volunteering allows you to gain experience, develop skills, and figure out what types of roles and responsibilities are best for your next move. In a way, you can think of volunteering as a tester job, but one that has the...
Want to learn more on this topic? We've partnered with the Ontario Nonprofit Network to present a free webinar on April 4 to explore this subject more fully. Register here. At the 2018 Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Congress in...
Votre carrière durera environ 10 000 jours, et vous gagnerez probablement entre 1,5 et 4 millions de dollars sur cette période. Dans le monde d’aujourd’hui, il est fort probable que votre carrière passe par plusieurs phases bien distinctes. Pour faire...
This article is an excerpt from Retain and Gain: Career Management for Non-Profits and Charities, a free publication from CERIC. Click here to download your copy. Executive directors shared with us their concerns about setting goals and having career conversations...
