Ask a nonprofit leader where their organization's revenue comes from, and you'll probably hear a familiar list: grants, donations, fundraising events, perhaps a government contract or two. Ask what would happen if one of those disappeared, and the conversation quickly...
When we experience conflict, we are most likely to look at the situation to determine who was at fault. This is a natural human reaction in the experience of conflict. Often, emotions are running high, adrenaline is activated, and our nervous system is alert. However,...
They're at their desk. It's 8 pm. No crisis. Just Tuesday, trying to catch up, one more thing, ready for tomorrow. A great Director. The kind you count on to catch problems before they reach your desk, the kind who...
Boards are under growing pressure to take public positions on contested social and political issues. The assumption driving that pressure is familiar: silence signals complicity, and organizations that remain quiet are failing the communities they serve. Some boards respond by issuing statements....
The following is an excerpt from Reset the System: A Practical Guide to Rethinking the Way You Work to Power Why You Do It, and is reprinted with permission. The world is moving faster than ever before—politically, socially, technologically—and organizations seem to be in a constant...
This article was previously published by CareerWise and is reprinted with permission. “Just one more minute.” “Just one more tweak.” Sound familiar? These thoughts surface at the finish line – the final email, the report, the outline. That is the undercurrent of...
Retention of paid staff is a prevalent and escalating challenge across the nonprofit sector. According to the Ontario Nonprofit Network’s 2025 State of the Sector Survey, above 50% of Ontario nonprofits reported significant difficulties with staff recruitment and retention. Data highlights...
In nonprofit organizations, leadership is often described in terms of strategy, management, and outcomes. But many women leaders recognize another part of the role immediately — even if it rarely appears in formal descriptions. You are the one who notices...
On September 24, join us for a free webinar to learn about the costliest HR mistakes that nonprofits make. Employment agreements, workplace harassment complaints, and employee terminations are among the most common HR challenges nonprofits face—and among the most likely...
On November 5, join us for a free webinar to learn how to prepare your nonprofit's finances for 2027. Canadian nonprofits are heading into 2027 facing a funding environment that continues to shift, government priorities are evolving, donor behaviour remains...
