Canada's new lobbying rules, effective January 19th, 2026, significantly lower the bar for charities and nonprofits to register as lobbyists, requiring registration if staff spend just eight hours on federal lobbying in a rolling four-week period. We explored these changes in...
Original Broadcast Date: April 23, 2026 Summary: Volunteer managers are currently facing a "perfect storm": a rise in service demand, volunteer recruitment challenges, and increasingly complex compliance requirements. For many, the result is burnout. But what if the heaviest parts...
This article explores entrepreneurial nonprofit board governance as a practical new approach to board leadership, and how boards can use their meeting time more intentionally across fiduciary, strategic, and generative leadership, so governance becomes a source of direction, not just...
Many nonprofit employers want to reach younger candidates, but a few common assumptions may be getting in the way. Here’s what to reconsider, and how to think more practically about attracting emerging talent. Students and new graduates can bring a...
Did you know Canada's lobbying guidelines changed earlier this year? In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we break down what’s new, what it means for organizations engaging with government officials, and how to stay compliant while advocating effectively. Hear insights...
Original Broadcast Date: April 9, 2026 Summary: Every major technological shift reshapes how organizations work. Artificial intelligence is different because it not only changes systems and processes, but also challenges how leaders think, make decisions, and define accountability. For nonprofit...
In the nonprofit sector, a website is rarely just a digital brochure. It is a donation portal, a resource library, and the primary touchpoint for community engagement. Yet many organizations struggle with "legacy debt" — outdated systems that hinder rather...
Interested in learning more? We have partnered with Rosterfy to host a free webinar. Register now! The Canadian nonprofit sector is facing a startling paradox. The data suggests there’s massive interest in giving back - in fact, it has never...
What happens when your financial architecture depends on one person’s knowledge, energy, and presence? Your finance person — the one who knows the passwords, the grant deadlines, the reporting quirks of every funder — gives notice. Or goes on leave....
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...
