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...
Interested in learning more? We have partnered with Enkel to host a free webinar. Register now! Grant reporting is more than a compliance task; it's a critical opportunity to build trust, demonstrate impact, and secure future funding. Yet for many...
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...
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...
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 Yet many organizations struggle with "legacy debt" — outdated systems that hinder rather...
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....
Original Broadcast Date: March 19, 2026 Summary: The year-end financial close doesn't have to be a season of stress and late nights. For many nonprofit leaders, the process can feel like a chaotic marathon of spreadsheets, compliance checks, and last-minute...
Interested in learning more? We have partnered with Enkel to host a free webinar. Register now! For nonprofit leaders, the end of the fiscal year often brings a familiar sense of dread. It’s a period marked by long hours, complex...
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...
On November 4th, the federal government released its latest budget. In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we explore what the new fiscal plan means for nonprofits and charities across Canada. Our guests break down the key measures affecting funding, employment,...
