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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
This article was originally published by YMCA WorkWell and is reprinted with permission. This article is part of a series by YMCA WorkWell. Check out Part 1, and Part 2! In the first two blogs of this series, we explored...
This article was originally published by YMCA WorkWell and is reprinted with permission. Click here to view the original article. This article is part of a series by YMCA WorkWell. Check out Part 1, and Part 3! Do you feel like our communities...
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...
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...

