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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Sometimes organizations reach a point where the goals keep growing, but the team does not. You may recognize this moment. The community need is rising, your programs are strong, and the vision is clear. But when you look at your...
In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we explore what responsible AI adoption looks like for nonprofits. AI is reshaping nonprofit work, from fundraising to communications and everything in between. This shift raises urgent questions surrounding privacy, trust, equity, wellbeing, accountability, and mission alignment. Join us...
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. Now that you know more about trauma-informed principles generally, let’s explore how you can use them to guide...
Last year, we launched AccessFest in downtown Toronto, a free public festival built around a simple but important idea: accessibility should not be added after the fact - it should shape the experience from the very beginning. As the founder...
