Finding purpose in retirement

A 2023 survey conducted by ULeadU Post Career Pathing indicated that people approaching or in retirement are more concerned about maintaining a sense of purpose post-career than they are about losing their work community or steady income. That’s interesting because...

CharityVillage Connects: Succession Crisis: Is the Nonprofit Sector Ready?

The challenges around leadership succession that the nonprofit sector is currently facing are nothing new. Back in 2019, the Senate Report, “Catalyst for Change: A Roadmap to a Stronger Charitable Sector” highlighted the issue and made recommendations calling on the...

Priority retirement activity: Cultivating social connections

In a documentary about actor/comedian Steve Martin, he shares a dream he had in which a mysterious woman takes him to see his grave. It’s open, and he sees his skeleton, which has a big smile on its face. He...

4 ways AI can help you advance your nonprofit career

This article is an excerpt of a webinar, Leveraging AI for Career Advancement in Nonprofits, presented by Wanda Kusumajuda Pichette. Click here to view the full webinar recording and access the additional resources. So next is showing passion for the...

CharityVillage Connects: Dissatisfied and Disillusioned: Nonprofit Professionals are Unhappy at Work

A new report has highlighted a disturbing and perhaps surprising finding: Job satisfaction in the nonprofit sector appears to be lower than in either the private or public sector. In a sector that focuses on meaningful work, what is driving...

2024 CANADIAN NONPROFIT SECTOR SALARY & BENEFITS REPORT INFOGRAPHIC

How are nonprofit salaries and benefits changing as we continue to deal with the cost-of-living crisis? Access detailed salary information relevant to organizational size and region. Plus, if you are looking for a role in the nonprofit sector, the 2024...

‘Crisis of care’: Building livable, fulfilling helping careers

This article was previously published by CareerWise and is reprinted with permission. “We know enough of our own history by now to be aware that people exploit what they have merely concluded to be of value, but they defend what they love.”...

Set yourself (and your team) up for a stress-free vacation

Everyone deserves a vacation from work. It’s an essential and proactive step to help reduce burnout, recharge, and create new memories outside of the office. However, many people do not properly prepare for their time off, which can sometimes make...

Sunny days are here again: Tips for a successful summer job search

With warmer weather upon us, now is a great time to begin searching for a new job. Maybe you’re unemployed, a recent graduate or the increase in sunlight has inspired you to make a career change. Whatever your reason, follow...

Use your arts degree to create a meaningful career in the nonprofit sector

Earning a degree in the arts is a great step towards creating a meaningful career in the nonprofit sector. For those of us who dedicate our careers to the nonprofit sector, we work to improve not only our communities but...
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