Why students and new graduates volunteer — and how nonprofits can create roles they’ll want to say yes to

Students and new graduates are often looking for ways to contribute to causes they care about, including through volunteering. In most cases, they also want to gain practical experience, meet new people, and learn new skills. For nonprofits, that creates...

What nonprofit compensation looks like in 2026: New report reveals salary and benefits trends across Canada

For Canada’s nonprofit sector, compensation has never been a simple equation. Organizations are balancing rising costs, funding constraints, retention issues, regional differences, and the evolving expectations of the workforce. At the same time, nonprofit professionals are asking fair and practical...

7 myths about hiring students and new graduates in nonprofits

Many nonprofit employers want to reach younger candidates, but a few common assumptions may be getting in the way. Here’s what to reconsider, and how to think more practically about attracting emerging talent. Students and new graduates can bring a...

Nonprofit leaders – You deserve better

CEOs and Executive Directors, leading complex nonprofit organizations, operate within a unique and nuanced environment. When considering the work, the context, and most importantly, the clients of nonprofit agencies, the stakes are incredibly high, and the roadmap to high performance...

CharityVillage + Orbis: A new way to reach students and new grads with your nonprofit jobs and volunteer roles

Nonprofit hiring has never been just about filling a role. It’s always been about finding people who connect with your mission and want to grow with it. At the same time, students and new graduates across Canada are actively looking for meaningful work: roles that...

Supporting neurodivergent staff in nonprofit workplaces

In just the last handful of years in my career that I have formally led teams, a number of team members have shared with me their experiences of neurodiversity. These conversations have been rich opportunities to explore more supportive and flexible ways to collaborate, and...

Succession planning that actually reduces risk

Let’s play a game.   You win the lottery. Real life-changing money. How long are you sticking around your workplace?   Are you gone immediately, never to be seen again? Do you give an official but quick two weeks’ notice?  Maybe you’re deeply values-aligned to the...

Solving your succession crisis: Are you ready?

It is well-documented that nonprofit organizations face a significant leadership transition over the next four years (Capacity Canada, CharityVillage, Imagine Canada). Retirements, burnout, and sheer demographics all point to the risks of failing to develop, support, and even find the...

Compensation in the nonprofit sector: Highlights from the 2025 Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary & Benefits Report

Original Broadcast Date: October 16, 2025. Summary: Learn all about Canadian nonprofit and charitable sector compensation in this free webinar, which explores the newly released 2025 edition of CharityVillage’s popular Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary & Benefits Report. The most comprehensive...

Employment contracts for nonprofits: What to know before 2026 (+ free template)

Includes a FREE, lawyer-vetted Employment Contract Template and other valuable resources! Getting employment contracts right isn’t just a legal checkbox; it’s peace of mind for everyone in your nonprofit. If your organization still relies on handshake agreements or old offer...
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