AI has quickly become a part of everyday life. It’s changing how we work, find information, and solve problems. For many people, it’s also become a place to turn to for advice and support. In this episode of CharityVillage Connects,...
Hidden bias in recruitment has been a big topic recently. When the backlash to DEI intensified, new acronyms emerged to undermine its legitimacy. Critics dismissed DEI as “Didn’t Earn It”, suggesting that efforts to remove systemic barriers amounted to unearned...
In a recent blog, we explored the deepening HR crisis in Canada’s charitable sector, drawing on data from the Charity Insights Canada Project (CICP). Between 2023 and 2024, turnover rates among employees surged, driven by low pay, burnout, and systemic...
Youth are entering the job market at an incredibly challenging time. Youth unemployment in Canada is at a record high, the cost of living has skyrocketed, and AI threatens to make certain professions obsolete. It is an unsettling time to...
Original Broadcast Date: September 24, 2026 Summary: Employment agreements, workplace harassment complaints, and employee terminations are among the most common HR challenges nonprofits face—and among the most likely to result in costly disputes when handled incorrectly. Join Darcy Michaud, Chief Services...
Zero‑tolerance policies, governance, and organizational culture How many times have you walked into a building, store, or service centre and seen a sign declaring “zero tolerance” for certain behaviours? Many organizations state that they have a zero‑tolerance policy. The phrase appears in corporate values, internal...
The charitable sector in Canada is facing a severe recruitment and retention crisis, threatening its ability to deliver essential goods and services. In 2020, Statistics Canada reported that 38% of nonprofits anticipated challenges in recruiting skilled employees, while 33% expected difficulties in retaining...
Original Broadcast Date: September 14, 2026 Summary: To launch CharityVillage’s Volunteer Week 2026, we brought together leaders from Volunteer Canada, Charity Insights Canada Project (Carleton University), and Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada (VMPC) for a timely panel discussion on the future of...
People who choose to work in the nonprofit sector are already well-versed in commitment. We care deeply about contributing to a better society and are often profoundly invested in our organizations' missions. But what has commitment come to mean in the...
In the nonprofit sector, leadership is often tested under pressure. Leaders are expected to deliver results, manage limited resources, support staff, and respond to growing community needs. In this context, trauma-informed leadership is sometimes misunderstood as soft or optional. In...
