Your annual budget may already be approved but how do you make an effective case for a salary increase? Consider that not all employees perform equally and if your contribution in the last year was extraordinary, then an adjustment to...
When Alain Mootoo first heard about DiverseCity onBoard in 2008, he was inspired to give them a call. An initiative of The Maytree Foundation, DiverseCity onBoard connects candidates from racially and ethnically diverse communities to governance positions on boards, commissions...
When one hears the phrase "I volunteer", one thinks about how nice it is for someone to give back to the community, how they are connected to their roots, how they want to make a difference to others. What they...
I have a problem at work that is causing me a great amount of frustration and dissatisfaction, and I'm starting to feel as if there is no way to fix the problem. I work in a small office and I...
You've been working in the nonprofit sector for several years now. You're good at what you do. Now you're eyeing the next logical step: a management position. We talked to Mary Bean, senior manager of human resources at the Canadian...
For several years, I have worked in a communications role as a coordinator at a very large not-for-profit. For the most part I enjoy my work and find it to be rewarding. The benefits and pay are excellent and I...
When preparing for a job interview, most people will anticipate the questions that may be asked of them. Questions about experience working with volunteers, assigning and monitoring work delegated to employees, and familiarity with office software applications are fairly typical....
A reader asks: "I have over the past years taken many Administrative Diploma Courses at a private college, but find that my training is not as recognized as I would want it to be. In 2007, I went back to...
Ever wondered whether getting your CFRE designation is really worth it? Or if taking multiple courses in volunteer management really prepares you for the nonprofit realm? Many youth looking at the charitable sector as grounds for future careers do. And...
On occasion I hear from job seekers in the nonprofit sector who are frustrated with employers, hiring committees, and search firms who do not respond to their application or, in some cases, fail to follow-up with the candidate after an...
