For some organizations, a volunteer-based structure suits its mission just fine. Typically, these scenarios presume a grassroots or community-led initiative, whereby a group of people come together over a shared need and then work collaboratively to meet it. The simple,...
It’s that feeling, deep in the pit of your stomach. The one that only comes around when you’re wishing it’s all just a bad dream. You take a breath, pinch yourself, and prepare to wake up. A few seconds go...
How many times have you heard about climbing the career ladder? In the nonprofit sector, the top rung is most often the executive director. The typical nonprofit executive director is the expert generalist - they design, build and evaluate successful...
We’ve all gone out for lunch and complained about our bosses – “Oh, my boss is such a psychopath,” we say. Usually, this kind of gripe is just a means of letting off steam after a frustrating encounter, but sometimes...
Sometimes our work environments make it seem like we've never left high school. Cliques develop, groups grow insular and it becomes nearly impossible to cross the divide. Whether it's a nonprofit organization or for-profit company, it's not unusual for employees...
Overtime anyone? Employers and employees in both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors around the world are struggling with increasing work demands that often spill into personal time outside the office. While the notion that work life and personal life are...
As the mission-driven sector in Canada continues to grow, so does the need for young innovators and leaders who can confidently carry it forward. Stepping up to fill what has become a prominent educational gap in a country that prides...
“When you can’t afford the talent you need, you have to be creative. We don’t have the luxury of finance and we need our staff to push hard, so we have to recognize that.” Free the Children’s Rann Sharma is...
You might think it’s a good problem to have: too many capable leaders. Older leaders who are still interested and able to lead nonprofits, and younger leaders who are ready to step in with fresh ideas, energy and training. Unfortunately,...
A million years ago when I went to university, I graduated debt free, thanks to summer and part-time jobs, frugal living, a one-time gift from my parents and a small scholarship. Not so easy for today’s graduates whose tuition increases...
