CharityVillage Connects: Growing Pains: How Canada’s Population Boom Affects Nonprofits

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...

Worried about the impacts of US tariffs on your nonprofit? Here are three key actions you can take now

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...

Economic and political upheaval, food banks, and advocating for better anti-poverty policies: An interview with Carolyn Stewart from Feed Ontario

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....

Building a strong board: 5 reasons why your recruitment efforts are falling short

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,...

How would 25% tariffs imposed by the US on Canada impact our Canadian nonprofit and charitable sector?

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...

Unlocking a Safer Workplace: The Harassment Education Advisory Response Team (HEART) Program

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...

Achieving financial resilience in 2025: 3 strategies every Canadian NPO needs now

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...

Empowered teams, resilient organizations: Harnessing risk management to transform workplace dynamics: Part three

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,...

Tips for successful meetings with government officials: An interview with Chris Holz

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...
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