From chaos to catalyst: How nonprofit leaders can turn adversity into a resilient strategy

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...

Fixing the flow: How Canadian nonprofits can tame expenses and take control of cash flow

Interested in learning more? We have partnered with Enkel to host a free webinar. Watch the webinar recording! For many nonprofit organizations, managing expenses and cash flow feels like a constant game of catch-up. Revenue can be unpredictable, funding often...

Leveraging AI for Canadian NPOs: How Canadian Leaders are Using AI to Strengthen Financial Operations and Decision-Making

Original Broadcast Date: May 8, 2025 Summary: AI is entering the nonprofit sector, but what does it actually mean for finance and operations teams? In this webinar, we explore how Canadian NPOs are using AI to enhance financial reporting, budgeting, scenario planning,...

Can the nonprofit sector adopt voluntary standards to improve its data problem? 

This article was previously published by The Philanthropist Journal and is reprinted with permission. Canada’s first data standard for the nonprofit and charitable sector was published on May 7. Entitled CAN/DGSI 100-11: Data Governance – Part 11: Delivery of Community and...

Making boards cool again: Creating a healthy board culture that attracts and refreshes talent

In the ever-changing landscape of the nonprofit sector, boards of directors need to be the driving force behind an organization’s success.  However, it’s not unusual for boards to become complacent or disengaged, ultimately affecting an organization’s overall health. To ensure...

Unveiling the power of our collective story: Join us at the 2025 BC Non-Profit Leadership Conference

In the heart of British Columbia, non-profits tirelessly work to address the pressing needs of our communities. They provide essential services, advocate for justice, and create opportunities for connection and expression. Yet, despite their incredible impact, many non-profits struggle to...

Navigating the path to becoming a registered charity: Key considerations for nonprofits

Becoming a registered charity is a major milestone for many nonprofit organizations. This designation brings enhanced public credibility, the ability to issue official donation receipts, and access to certain funding opportunities. However, charitable registration also comes with legal obligations, structural...

Is your nonprofit finance team ready for AI? Here’s how to tell.

Interested in learning more? We have partnered with Enkel to host a free webinar. Watch the webinar recording! AI is having a moment in the nonprofit world. You’ve probably seen it popping up in webinars, newsletters, and boardroom conversations. But...

How federal and international policies are impacting LGBTI+ refugees: An interview with Aleks Dughman

In our recent CharityVillage Connects podcast episode, Growing Pains: How Canada’s Population Boom Affects Nonprofits, we interviewed a variety of settlement and nonprofit experts from across the country to find out how a boom in Canada’s population and changes to...

Is the Advisory Committee on the Charitable Sector (ACCS) an effective voice for Canada’s Social Impact Sector? Reflections of a former committee member

The Advisory Committee on the Charitable Sector (ACCS) was launched in 2019 by the Minister of National Revenue, then the Hon. Diane Lebouthillier. Its establishment was a direct result of the government’s efforts to respond to the recommendations of the...
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