A wave of recent research highlights a troubling theme: Canada’s widening skills gap is taking a growing toll on the nonprofit sector, particularly in digital and tech-related roles. This article explores why upskilling matters more than ever—and offers five practical...
In too many boardrooms across the charitable sector, the real conversation happens in the parking lot or over coffee after the meeting. What’s left in the boardroom? A scripted agenda, nodding heads, and safe-but-empty resolutions that check boxes instead of...
Original Broadcast Date: September 18, 2025 Summary: For staff and volunteers who are new to fundraising or just beginning to explore data, using data analysis to drive your fundraising strategy can come with a bit of a learning curve, especially when...
Spend less time on paperwork and more time making a difference with Adobe Acrobat Pro —the leading PDF and e-signature solution built to help nonprofits work smarter. Create and share annual reports – Outline accomplishments, thank donors, and promote your...
Original Broadcast Date: September 16, 2025 Summary: HR shouldn’t spend the day chasing availability updates, shift changes, and approvals. In this product demo, see how mySparkrock brings scheduling, availability, and time-off requests into one place for employees and managers. With...
Original Broadcast Date: September 11, 2025 Summary: Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant concept; it’s here, and it's reshaping how nonprofits operate and fulfill their mission. From automating reporting and budgeting processes to enhancing decision-making and boosting efficiency, AI...
This article is part of a series by PeerSpectives Consulting. Check out Part 1: People don’t want a boss. People want a coach, and Part 2: Using a coach approach for performance development. In this series of articles, beginning with the...
Interested in learning more? We have partnered with Enkel to host a free webinar. Watch the webinar recording! For many nonprofits, financial governance can feel murky. Without the right tools and frameworks, board members may not know how deeply to...
Congratulations on your promotion! Now what? Stepping into your first management position can feel daunting, even overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. New managers stumble for the same reasons, and most are avoidable. Here are some common ones I’ve...
In nonprofit work, it’s easy to feel pulled in every direction by funders, community needs, policy shifts, and team dynamics. When your to-do list outpaces your capacity, and you're navigating systems far more complex than any one person or team,...
