Newly released 2019 Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary & Benefits Report reveals current compensation trends

Want to learn more about how to put the 2019 Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary & Benefits Report to work at your organization? Register now for our free webinar on February 21! Editor's Note: Click here to download the report's Table...

Getting off the runaway train: How nonprofit staff can find work-life balance

Early in the classic Stuart Maclean story, “Dave Cooks the Turkey”, Dave’s wife explains to him the pressures she feels. She says, “My life is a train. I’m a train dragging everyone from one place to another...that’s my job. I’m...

An uncommonly good idea? A national retirement income plan for the nonprofit sector comes closer to fruition

Saving for retirement is one of the most important actions those in the workforce can take. The security of knowing a stable, monthly income awaits once one is into this new phase of life is worth every penny for one’s...

Hot Desking: How to thrive in the agile office environment

While recognizing that most nonprofits and charities face funding restrictions requiring them to have to make the best of their existing physical office spaces, we wanted to look at the challenges faced by employees in different types of office design,...

The open office: Tips to make it work

While recognizing that most nonprofits and charities face funding restrictions requiring them to have to make the best of their existing physical office spaces, we wanted to look at the challenges faced by employees in different types of office design,...

Up, over and out: Five career mantras for the new year

With a new year under way, many of us are setting career resolutions. Maybe it’s to add or sharpen some skills that prepare us to move up and take on a more senior role. Maybe it’s to transition from the...

Professional development on a budget: Key resources so you don’t have to break the bank

Last week we discussed why, despite its importance to creating a strong a vibrant sector, professional development is still ignored by many nonprofit and charitable organizations. You can read that article by clicking here. Since funding challenges are a key...

When managers are not comfortable or capable of having career conversations: Seven pitfalls to avoid

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. Sixty-three percent of Executive Directors and managers told us that they believe managers find...

Breaking Upward: A guide for Millennials and Gen Z nonprofit professionals who want to do more

Compare CharityVillage’s job postings with those of ten or fifteen years ago and you’ll notice an increasing demand for qualifications. There are more and more Canadian programs offering certification in diverse aspects of the work of the nonprofit sector, as...

Top entry-level jobs for Millennials seeking a career with purpose

It’s increasingly important for many students and grads to find a career with purpose. Studies have indicated that Millennials value purpose and fulfillment more than a large paycheck. They want to know that what they are doing is making an...
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