Caring for yourself while caring for others

Working in the impact space is often a paradox. On the one hand, knowing you’re making a difference is tremendously satisfying. On the other hand, the long hours can be physically exhausting, and the work itself can be emotionally draining....

Does your volunteer webpage attract people to volunteer with your organization? A checklist for Managers of Volunteers

The volunteer webpage is a key piece of online “real estate” for volunteer recruitment. Make sure you are using it to its full advantage to turn visitors into active volunteers and ultimately ambassadors for your cause or organization. Here’s a checklist...

Meaningful engagement for impactful strategic planning

A new fiscal year for many Canadian nonprofits and charities is on the horizon - a time to wrap up, reassess, and reset. Strategic planning can play a critical role in guiding your organization at this pivotal time. To make...

Upskilling, DEI, and more: 5 key charitable sector trends to pay attention to in 2024

Charities, and the people who work with them as paid staff and unpaid volunteers, are often the unspoken heroes of our society. From accessible community programming to education to creating art and culture activities, charities help nourish people’s minds, bodies,...

Authentic communication

Relationships are challenging, despite the fact that we work with people all of the time, we care about the people that our organizations serve, we care about the people we lead, and we want good relationships with our leaders.   It...

The new T3010 Annual Information Return is here: What charities need to know

This article was previously published by Miller Thomson LLP and is reprinted with permission. On January 8, 2024, the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) released its latest version—the 24th version—of Form T3010 (Registered Charity Information Return). Registered charities do not pay federal income...

Upskilling for the New Year

Very few jobs are 100% stagnant. Instead, roles naturally pivot and expand over time. This often results from changes in technology, consumer needs, and workforce dynamics. The most recent examples of these changes are the increases in automation, artificial intelligence...

Building financial resources that support your mission

What can you do in your organization when the nonprofit sector is in crisis?  Everyone plays a crucial role—whether you're the Executive Director, a staff member, or a Board member. The goal is to find ways to ensure your organization...

Last chance to apply for Hydro One’s Energizing Life Community Fund! Applications close January 31st

$25,000 in funding available for selected recipients With the application deadline approaching at the end of the month, we encourage individuals working on projects that focus on the safety and well-being of Ontarians to apply for the 2024 Energizing Life...

Community-focused organizations driving positive change are invited to apply for Hydro One’s Energizing Life Community Fund

$25,000 in funding available for selected recipients  In 2023 Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health used their funding from the Energizing Life Community Fund to create S.H.E.D Talks, a program designed to support farmers in Huron and Perth County...
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