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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
