CharityVillage Connects: The Spring Economic Update: Where Does the Nonprofit Sector Fit in Canada’s Future?

In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we examine what Canada’s 2026 Spring Economic Update means for the nonprofit and charitable sector. Where do the federal government’s priorities lie? Where does the care economy fit within its vision for Canada’s future? Sector experts explore the opportunities...

Not everything is black and white: Why boards must learn to sit with nuance

Boards are under growing pressure to take public positions on contested social and political issues. The assumption driving that pressure is familiar: silence signals complicity, and organizations that remain quiet are failing the communities they serve. Some boards respond by issuing statements....

CharityVillage Connects: Responsible AI Adoption for Nonprofits

In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we explore what responsible AI adoption looks like for nonprofits. AI is reshaping nonprofit work, from fundraising to communications and everything in between. This shift raises urgent questions surrounding privacy, trust, equity, wellbeing, accountability, and mission alignment. Join us...

A new model for nonprofit board governance

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...

When systems depend on heroes

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....

Impacts of the 2025 Federal Budget: An interview with Aline Nizigama of YWCA Canada

In our recent CharityVillage Connects podcast episode, The 2025 Federal Budget: What Nonprofits Need to Know to Navigate 2026, we gathered experts from across the sector to break down the 2025 federal budget and what it means to nonprofit organizations across Canada.   To better understand...

Financial resilience in uncertain times: Practical strategies for nonprofits

Uncertainty is not new. From recessions and pandemics to political shifts and technological disruptions, nonprofit organizations have long operated in turbulent environments. The circumstances may differ, but the challenge of navigating unpredictability is constant. Despite the volatility, nonprofits often prove...

From Confusion to Clarity: Strengthening Financial Oversight in Nonprofits

Original Broadcast Date: September 25, 2025 Summary: Too many nonprofit boards are falling behind when it comes to financial oversight. Treasurers are unsure what to review, board members avoid financial discussions, and reports arrive late, unclear, or incomplete. This leaves Executive...

From confusion to clarity: Strengthening financial oversight in Canadian nonprofits

Interested in learning more? We have partnered with Enkel to host a free webinar. Watch the webinar recording! For many nonprofits, financial governance can feel murky. Without the right tools and frameworks, board members may not know how deeply to...

How to write an RFP: A nonprofit leader’s guide to getting better ERP proposals

We partnered with Sparkrock to host a free product demo - watch the recording!  In the nonprofit sector, choosing the right technology partner goes far beyond checking boxes for features or cost. The right solution will support your mission, align...
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