Everyone knows that having a feedback-rich environment is critical for high performance and engagement, but most people – managers and team members alike – agree that we just don’t get enough feedback and coaching. Why is something so important so...
Managers play a critical role in keeping nonprofits afloat. They perform many functions that allow their organizations to run smoothly: they plan, organize, delegate, and keep things on track. And, in best-case scenarios, they lead. When it comes to building...
While there are many ways to distinguish between the nonprofit and the for-profit sector, often it only takes walking into an organization’s office to know whether it’s a nonprofit. Here are two stories that illustrate the typical divide: “Everyone seems...
Did you jump out of bed this morning before your alarm, eager to get to work and get at it? If not, you’re not alone. Increasingly, many workers are suffering from a case of the Mondays, even when it isn’t...
The holiday season is a critical time for charities and not-for-profits. According to Imagine Canada, we receive almost 40% of our funding between now and the end of December. This is the time that our fundraising machines kick into action...
Want to learn more on this subject? We partnered with the author to present a free webinar - click here to watch the recording. Employers in Ontario are at greater risk of litigation from employees who have been harassed in...
When your nonprofit organization is based in a remote region, your people face competitive offers from other employers, and you face constant turnover, how do you maintain a resilient, strong team? According to the Conseil de développement économique des Territoires...
A big shout out to the woman, now in her tenth decade, whom I met recently in Victoria, BC. We were sitting on wooden chairs outside a downtown coffee shop waiting for the Island shuttle that would take us north....
Giving effective presentations can contribute greatly to a nonprofit’s success. In fact, presentations serve as an important avenue for organizations to share their stories, build partnerships, garner community support, and acquire new donors or volunteers. Although most nonprofits recognize the...
How can nonprofits support Reconciliation and decolonization? Xlerate Day organizers want to further the conversation and support the process, with Jada-Gabrielle Pape (Saanich and Snuneymuxw Nations) and Katherine (Kat) Dodds, co-creators of Drawing Wisdom, a collaborative initiative of creative agency...
