Great design and marketing can transform the nonprofit game. It's what separates organizations that struggle to reach 50 people from those that impact thousands. When charity: water used brilliant storytelling and clean visuals to turn clean water access into a...
It’s been about three months now, since Canada elected its new government. What will this new federal government mean for Canada's nonprofit sector? What policy shifts can we anticipate? How will funding be affected? And what should nonprofit leaders be...
Many nonprofits have considered whether or not to pursue charitable status. While securing charitable status for your nonprofit certainly has advantages, such as potentially boosting your organization’s credibility, increasing funding opportunities, and thus increasing your impact in the community, it...
This article is part of a series by PeerSpectives Consulting. Check out Part 2: Using a coach approach for performance development, and Part 3: Are you getting opportunities to grow? Gallup research suggests that employees have changed. People are looking to...
In today’s rapidly changing world, nonprofit organizations find themselves navigating complex regulatory landscapes more than ever. Compliance, once seen as a mere checkbox, has now emerged as a cornerstone for organizational success. For nonprofits, meeting compliance requirements is not just...
The Canadian charitable sector currently operates without an overarching strategic plan, leaving it vulnerable to significant challenges which are already limiting the sector’s ability to help those in need. Much like Alice’s famous interaction with the Cheshire Cat in “Alice's...
You can’t safeguard what you can’t find Do you know where all the personal health information (PHI) in your practice resides? When you collect PHI, you are responsible to ensure the security, privacy, and confidentiality of that information. The first...
The nonprofit sector naturally attracts talent that seeks to make a difference in the world. This is reflected in research showing that nonprofit professionals often demonstrate stronger protective factors, such as resiliency and mental fortitude, compared to those working in...
In a time of growing polarization, economic uncertainty, and social fragmentation, one truth is becoming clear: human connection is not a luxury — it is a foundation of life. We all need to feel seen, valued, and supported. While not-for-profits...
Executive Director (ED) performance management is one of the most important governance responsibilities a board holds. But many of the so-called “best practices” we lean on in the nonprofit sector are outdated, unhelpful, or downright harmful. Here are five common...
