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...
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 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...
In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we take a careful look at how recent unprecedented population growth in Canada is impacting charities and nonprofits. With organizations already struggling to cope with a rising demand in services, does a surge in...
In today’s competitive job market, organizations strive to attract top talent and earn recognition as the best places to work. However, beyond awards and accolades, it is important that employers understand their employees’ mental health and wellbeing to modernize recruitment...
Running a nonprofit is no small feat, is it? It’s incredibly rewarding to chase a mission that matters, but let’s be honest - it’s also a juggling act. And at the heart of it all? Your people. They’re the ones...
CharityVillage is here to support nonprofits and charities in building psychologically safe workplace cultures. Join us for this crucial virtual learning event, hosted by CharityVillage in partnership with Workright, where we’ll explore the innovative and proven HEART Program. This comprehensive training is...
In the last episode of CharityVillage Connects, we talked to government relations and fundraising experts about how nonprofits and charities can navigate the political change and economic impacts currently coming at us at such a dizzying pace. With the continued...
