To mark Canada’s 4th annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, in this episode, we’re checking in with Indigenous nonprofit leaders from across the country to hear what they have to say about whether any progress has been made in...
This article was previously published by CareerWise and is reprinted with permission. How do you build and lead a team of professionals who excel in their tasks and exceed your department’s targets? Some of the ways managers can achieve this...
Includes FREE, Lawyer-Vetted Employment Agreement/Contract Templates and other valuable resources! Thorough documentation is essential for effective nonprofit management, especially when it comes to employment relationships. While it's true that many relationships, including employment, can exist without written contracts, relying on...
Once the application deadline has passed, it is time to shortlist. Shortlisting is the process where a job competition narrows down all applicants to a selected number who will be offered an interview. Refer to the diversity, equity, and inclusion...
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...
In 2019, the Senate of Canada published Catalyst for Change: A Roadmap to a Stronger Charitable Sector. Among its recommendations was a suggested amendment to the Income Tax Act to require charities to report on the diversity of their boards...
Imagine securing your ideal job and sitting across from your new manager or supervisor during your onboarding session. Now, picture this person asking you: "What resources or tools do you need to thrive in this role? What do you need...
Photography courtesy Hilary Gauld | One for the Wall Photography and Canadian Down Syndrome Society Did you know that in 2022, 27% of Canadians aged 15 and older had at least one disability? That amounts to eight million Canadians. And...
This article was previously published by CareerWise and is reprinted with permission. The fastest-growing workplace identity group is “caregiver,” according to a recent survey by workplace equity platform Syndio, with 73% of the U.S. workforce having some type of current caregiving responsibility. Canada is...
In our March 2024 CharityVillage Connects podcast episode, we explored an alarming Telus Health report that indicated Canadian workers are losing up to 55 working days per year due to workplace conflict. As part of our discussions, we interviewed Paula...
