CharityVillage Connects: The Spring Economic Update: Where Does the Nonprofit Sector Fit in Canada’s Future?

In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we examine what Canada’s 2026 Spring Economic Update means for the nonprofit and charitable sector. Where do the federal government’s priorities lie? Where does the care economy fit within its vision for Canada’s future? Sector experts explore the opportunities...

The simple framework that transforms workplace conflict

When we experience conflict, we are most likely to look at the situation to determine who was at fault. This is a natural human reaction in the experience of conflict. Often, emotions are running high, adrenaline is activated, and our nervous system is alert.  However,...

Why your best people are quietly burning out

They're at their desk. It's 8 pm. No crisis. Just Tuesday, trying to catch up, one more thing, ready for tomorrow.  A great Director. The kind you count on to catch problems before they reach your desk, the kind who...

Feeling the strain? How to reset your organization without starting over

The following is an excerpt from Reset the System: A Practical Guide to Rethinking the Way You Work to Power Why You Do It, and is reprinted with permission.  The world is moving faster than ever before—politically, socially, technologically—and organizations seem to be in a constant...

Where trauma and mental health intersect

This article is an excerpt* of Adriana Leigh’s new book, Trauma Sensitivity At Work: How to Lead Safe, Inclusive Teams, published by Page Two Books.  The relationship between trauma and burnout is layered and complex, but one thing is clear: Those who have experienced...

Building solidarity over survival: Four collective care practices for a stretched nonprofit sector

Retention of paid staff is a prevalent and escalating challenge across the nonprofit sector. According to the Ontario Nonprofit Network’s 2025 State of the Sector Survey, above 50% of Ontario nonprofits reported significant difficulties with staff recruitment and retention. Data highlights...

The invisible emotional labour of nonprofit leadership: Why women carry the weight — And what it costs

In nonprofit organizations, leadership is often described in terms of strategy, management, and outcomes. But many women leaders recognize another part of the role immediately — even if it rarely appears in formal descriptions. You are the one who notices...

The Three Costliest HR Mistakes Nonprofits Make

On September 24, join us for a free webinar to learn about the costliest HR mistakes that nonprofits make. Employment agreements, workplace harassment complaints, and employee terminations are among the most common HR challenges nonprofits face—and among the most likely...

Compensation in the nonprofit sector: Highlights from the 2026 Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary & Benefits Report

Original Broadcast Date: June 4, 2026 Summary: Learn all about Canadian nonprofit and charitable sector compensation at this free webinar, which will explore the 2026 edition of CharityVillage’s popular Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary & Benefits Report. The most comprehensive report...

Why nonprofits should recruit students and new grads right now – and how to do it

Nonprofit employers are often looking for people who will dig in, learn quickly, and who care deeply about the communities they serve. At the same time, many post-secondary students and new graduates are looking for practical experience where they can...
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