Things are challenging enough with adapting work to the challenges of COVID. Feeling unsafe at work— harassment whether from coworkers or others—simply shouldn’t be added to the mix. It is a violation of human rights. And yet, it is the...
This article originally appeared in the October 2020 issue of Advancing Philanthropy magazine, the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ flagship magazine. The Great Equalizer. In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo called the coronavirus the “great...
For many in the Canadian charitable sector, AFP Greater Toronto Chapter’s Congress is a mainstay of the year. It is an internationally renowned fundraising conference that gives fundraisers a chance to end the year off with an opportunity for learning,...
Imagine walking into a shoe store and finding a pair of sandals you’d like to buy, searching in vain for a price tag and approaching a clerk to ask the cost, only to have the clerk ask you what you...
In the wake of recent and unprecedented events related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadian nonprofits and charities are under more pressure than ever to provide valuable services while operating under incredibly challenging circumstances. At the same time, it is heartening...
Imposter Syndrome - we don't talk about it very often. But when we do, there's so many nodding heads and people in agreement saying “of course, I experience that too.” Imposter syndrome seems to be more prevalent for people who...
Like many other young nonprofit professionals, I have always been ambitious in my career aspirations. Post-graduation, however, I realized that book smarts, passion, and even diversified work experience in my field could only get a person so far. That is...
Want to learn more about becoming certified as a Canadian Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)? Join our free webinar on Thursday, September 10. Click here for details and to register. For fundraising professionals, it can feel overwhelming and scary to navigate...
An employer looking up a potential hire online is nothing new. One of my university professors taught me this lesson the hard way when she went through our class list and pulled up some unlucky students’ Facebook and Twitter profiles...
No matter the type of job seeker you are, whether you have recently lost your job due to COVID-19, are employed yet bored and finding yourself seeking meaningful activities, returning to work after a long absence, intending on making a...
