A modernized, digital approach to checking employment references

Congratulations – you’ve made it through the hiring process! From posting the job to shortlisting candidates to completing your interviews, you now have your winning candidate identified and are ready to make the job offer.  Or are you?  At this...

CharityVillage Connects: Food Insecurity and Burnout: The State of Nonprofit Workers

In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we take a hard look at the well-being of Canada’s nonprofit workforce, with a spotlight on the frontline staff who form the backbone of essential community services. We uncover troubling data from recent research...

Modelling wellness: Leading by example with the FLOW Framework

In today’s world, organizations of every kind are navigating what can only be described as a permacrisis. From global instability to local workforce shortages, from collective trauma to an epidemic of loneliness declared by the World Health Organization, leaders are...

Prioritizing the care economy and the women working within it: An interview with Mitzie Hunter

In our recent CharityVillage Connects podcast episode, Post-Election Wake-Up Call: What Canada’s New Federal Government Means for Nonprofits, nonprofit leaders and government relations experts joined us to discuss how the recent Liberal win under the leadership of Mark Carney might...

Celebrating 30 years of impact: How CharityVillage has grown alongside Canada’s nonprofit sector

In 1995, the internet was a fledgling experiment, and most nonprofit organizations relied on printed newsletters and in-person events to connect with supporters and clients. That same year, CharityVillage.com launched as Canada’s first online job board dedicated to supporting the...

Behind the mission: Recruit, retain and sustain the emerging workforce of nonprofit champions

The nonprofit sector naturally attracts talent that seeks to make a difference in the world. This is reflected in research showing that nonprofit professionals often demonstrate stronger protective factors, such as resiliency and mental fortitude, compared to those working in...

Why human connection should be the not-so-secret weapon for NFPs and charities

In a time of growing polarization, economic uncertainty, and social fragmentation, one truth is becoming clear: human connection is not a luxury — it is a foundation of life. We all need to feel seen, valued, and supported. While not-for-profits...

7 recruitment trends you should know in 2025

While 2025 follows its course, the recruitment landscape continues to evolve at lightning speed. From AI-driven sourcing to candidate experience, organizations must continue to rethink how they attract, engage and hire top talent in an increasingly dynamic labour market.  Here...

Beyond the mission: Mental health and gender matters for nonprofit professionals

The nonprofit workforce is vast, diverse, and includes professionals from different backgrounds, cultures, and identities, which means the mental health experiences of individuals and groups within organizations will be different. Our research has shown that women experience higher rates of...

CharityVillage Connects: Growing Pains: How Canada’s Population Boom Affects Nonprofits

In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we take a careful look at how recent unprecedented population growth in Canada is impacting charities and nonprofits. With organizations already struggling to cope with a rising demand in services, does a surge in...
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