Psychological Health and Safety explained: Moving past guesswork with Canada’s new National Standard

For businesses across Canada, proactively addressing psychological health and safety is no longer just good practice – it's becoming a legal necessity. Implementing a robust PHS framework based on the National Standard helps you meet your legal obligations, foster a...

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...

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...

CharityVillage Connects: AI for Impact: How Nonprofits Are Turning Tech into Social Good

In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we explore how nonprofits across Canada are beginning to harness the power of artificial intelligence to advance their missions. Through real-world case studies and conversations with sector leaders, we spotlight tangible examples of how...

Pivoting from conflict avoidant to conflict curious

Conflict in nonprofit organizations is not rare; it’s woven into the everyday fabric of mission-driven work. With limited resources, high stakes, and passionate people, it’s no surprise that tensions arise. Yet, many leaders instinctively lean toward conflict avoidance rather than...

CharityVillage Connects: Food Insecurity and Burnout: The State of Nonprofit Workers

In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we take a hard look at the well-being of Canada’s nonprofit workforce, with a spotlight on the frontline staff who form the backbone of essential community services. We uncover troubling data from recent research...

CharityVillage Connects: Post-Election Wake-Up Call: What Canada’s New Federal Government Means for Nonprofits

It’s been about three months now, since Canada elected its new government. What will this new federal government mean for Canada's nonprofit sector? What policy shifts can we anticipate? How will funding be affected? And what should nonprofit leaders be...

When boundaries are ignored at work

So, you’ve done the work to identify your boundaries and taken a brave step to establish them at work. You’ve communicated them clearly. But what happens when someone simply doesn’t listen? This is where it gets challenging. It would be...

3 tips for positive performance reviews

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...
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