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...

From incivility to resilience: Practical steps for nonprofit leaders

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...

The hidden cost of incivility in Canada’s nonprofit sector

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...

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...

From scarcity to stability: Reversing the habits that break workplace culture

Have you ever been in an organization where people weren’t living its stated values? That disconnect is called culture drift. It occurs when an organization’s values become disentangled from the day-to-day behaviours and activities of its people. Culture drift can...

The incivility problem in our nonprofit sector

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 2, and Part 3! Do you feel like our communities...

Feedback doesn’t have to feel like conflict (here’s how)

[et_pb_section admin_label="section"] [et_pb_row admin_label="row"] [et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"]I had the privilege of presenting the webinar "Permission to Lead Differently: A New Model for Nonprofit Women Leaders" to CharityVillage's incredible audience of nonprofit leaders. The questions that came in during the session...

Upskilling for nonprofit sustainability: Five actionable steps to protect your people and your mission

A wave of recent research highlights a troubling theme: Canada’s widening skills gap is taking a growing toll on the nonprofit sector, particularly in digital and tech-related roles. This article explores why upskilling matters more than ever—and offers five practical...
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