In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we take a careful look at how recent unprecedented population growth in Canada is impacting charities and nonprofits. With organizations already struggling to cope with a rising demand in services, does a surge in...
In a world that seems increasingly volatile, it’s safe to say that the Canadian nonprofit sector is concerned and paying close attention to the current political and economic climate. Perhaps most concerning, at least economically, are the tariffs the United...
How are food banks and other community and anti-poverty organizations dealing with current service demands, concerns about impacts of US tariffs and an economic downturn, and advocacy for long-lasting change through government relations work? In our recent CharityVillage Connects podcast...
From Surviving to Thriving: 10 Essential Financial Tips for All NPOs to Navigate Uncertainty in 2025
Original Broadcast Date: March 20, 2025. Summary: With political and economic uncertainty on the horizon, many NPOs are preparing for challenges like tighter funding, shifting donor priorities, and rising operational costs. While 2025 may bring unpredictability, it also presents new opportunities....
A key element for any nonprofit aiming to achieve its mission is assembling an effective board of directors. The board plays a key role in leading an organization into the future, ensuring it is doing good work in the community,...
What might a 25% tariff imposed by the Trump administration on Canadian goods mean for Canadian nonprofits and charities? With ongoing negotiations, pauses and delays in implementation, and uncertainty about what the future may hold, the very fluidity of the...
CharityVillage is here to support nonprofits and charities in building psychologically safe workplace cultures. Join us for this crucial virtual learning event, hosted by CharityVillage in partnership with Workright, where we’ll explore the innovative and proven HEART Program. This comprehensive training is...
The economic landscape is shifting, and for not-for-profits, financial uncertainty is an ongoing challenge. With funding priorities evolving, operational costs rising, and political changes on the horizon, many organizations are navigating complex financial pressures. At the same time, donor behaviour...
This article is the third in a three-part series – check out the first and second articles. In Part 1 of our series, we examined the growing challenges of employee dissatisfaction and disengagement and explored how leadership can reverse these trends through authentic listening,...
How can nonprofits and charities better deal with increasing political uncertainty? Our recent CharityVillage Connects podcast episode, Navigating the Stormy Waters of Political Uncertainty: Government Relations for Nonprofits, gathered numerous government relations experts to address this very question. As part...

