Making the shift from a ‘working board’ to a ‘policy board’: Essential infrastructure to ease the transition

As organizations grow and evolve, their governance system must shift with them. Many organizations start out with a ‘working board’ model, where the Board Directors manage all of the governance and operational responsibilities. But once an organization hires an Executive Director, the Board role shifts with...

CharityVillage Connects: The Dismantling of USAID: Impacts on Global Aid and Canadian Nonprofits

In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we examine the far-reaching consequences of the Trump administration’s sudden dismantling of USAID, which has created a $63-billion void in global aid funding. With essential programs in health, education, food security, and disaster relief...

Build a strong privacy management program for your clinic with these 5 critical modules

This article was originally published by Information Managers and has been reprinted with permission. Struggling to learn your role as a privacy officer? In many small healthcare practices, the privacy officer is also the clinic manager, healthcare provider, IT technician,...

Mary Barroll’s Top 6 CharityVillage Connects Episodes of 2025

Wrapping up an eventful year with the conversations that shaped our sector As we come to the end of another transformative year for Canada’s nonprofit and charitable sector, I’ve been reflecting on the conversations that resonated most deeply with our...

Preparing Your Nonprofit’s Finances for 2026: A Roadmap to Preparedness

Original Broadcast Date: December 4, 2025 Summary: As nonprofits head into 2026, leaders are navigating a landscape of rising costs, funding uncertainty, evolving compliance expectations, and new risks. This webinar will provide a practical roadmap to strengthen your organization’s financial...

Are we ready for strategic planning? Four critical questions for nonprofit leaders to consider before developing a new strategic plan.

Strategic planning requires a significant investment of time and resources. It’s tempting to jump right into the process, especially when your existing plan is expiring or your board starts asking when the next one will begin. But here’s the truth:...

When demand for volunteering surges: How to scale without breaking your team

Interested in learning more? We have partnered with Rosterfy to host a product demo. Watch the recording! The call for volunteer support is increasing - and fast. Whether a service expansion, an emergency response, or simply a growing community need,...

Dear Canada: Your safety net runs on nonprofits

The great Canadian blind spot We like to tell ourselves that Canada takes care of its people. That we have strong public healthcare, solid social services, and a national culture of kindness. But that narrative has never told the whole...

Preparing your nonprofit’s finances for 2026: A roadmap to preparedness

Interested in learning more? We have partnered with Enkel to host a free webinar. Register now! Enkel is a Canadian leader in outsourced accounting-as-a-service for nonprofits, helping Executive Directors and Boards across Canada gain clarity, structure, and confidence in financial leadership....

Beyond the Status Quo: Building a Modern Finance Function for Charities & NPOs

Original Broadcast Date: November 6, 2025 Summary:Today’s charities face growing financial pressures – from shifting funding models to rising accountability demands. The old way of doing finance isn’t enough. This webinar will explore why nonprofit leaders must strategically invest in...
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