In the evolving landscape of the nonprofit and charitable sector, effective staff training is a critical factor for organizational success and sustainability. One of the key ways that the board of directors can work towards a sustainable future is to...
Many years ago, in a universe far, far away, I had a bad performance review. I remember sitting down in the meeting room with a normal level of jitters, ready to talk about my accomplishments from the past year, and...
They say money talks. Is this true for the nonprofit sector, where a relatively small number of large charities receive the lion’s share of available funding? Have well-funded charities dominated the public policy governing our sector, drowning out the voices...
With attribution to Dr. Gav Schneider, creator of the Presilience® concept. I’ve been stalked by both a cougar and humans. I’ve received death threats connected to my professional role. I was physically assaulted three times while working in a psychiatric...
This article was originally published by YMCA WorkWell and is reprinted with permission. Click here to view the original article. Burnout has become the workplace buzzword of the decade — and for good reason. In our latest YMCA WorkWell Workplace Well-Being Report, 72%...
Most nonprofit boards lack a formal Executive Director (ED) performance management and evaluation process, or treat it as a once-a-year checklist. But when done well, ED evaluation is a powerful tool to strengthen leadership, clarify priorities, and advance organizational purpose....
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...
While the term “crisis management” can seem intimidating, it is actually a practice that can be critical, particularly for nonprofit and charitable organizations. Crisis management refers to an organization's strategic process for responding to and recovering from critical events. Whether...
Running a nonprofit means wearing a lot of hats, and let’s be honest, HR probably isn’t the one you’re most excited about. But solid HR documentation? It is your nonprofit’s best friend. Whether you're hiring your first staff member or...
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...
