In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we examine what Canada’s 2026 Spring Economic Update means for the nonprofit and charitable sector. Where do the federal government’s priorities lie? Where does the care economy fit within its vision for Canada’s future? Sector experts explore the opportunities...
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...
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...
On September 17, join us for a free webinar to learn how to modernize nonprofit finance. Most Canadian nonprofits are still managing their finances the way they always have: informal approval processes, dense board reports, and no documented financial policies....
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...
In our recent CharityVillage Connects podcast episode, Responsible AI Adoption for Nonprofits, we gathered technology and nonprofit sector experts together for an important discussion on AI use. As part of this podcast episode, we were able to speak with Alain Mootoo, Chief Operating Officer of CAMH Foundation. Alain shared with us how...
Original Broadcast Date: May 28, 2026 Summary: Grant reporting is more than a compliance task: it's a critical opportunity to build trust, demonstrate impact, and secure future funding. Yet for many Canadian nonprofits, it's a source of stress and a...
In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we explore what responsible AI adoption looks like for nonprofits. AI is reshaping nonprofit work, from fundraising to communications and everything in between. This shift raises urgent questions surrounding privacy, trust, equity, wellbeing, accountability, and mission alignment. Join us...
“In our work with vulnerable people, every question we ask is a doorway—to trust, to dignity, or to harm.“ [i] The People-First Intake Charter Canadian nonprofits take advocating on behalf of clients very seriously; we now need to take protecting...
Original Broadcast Date: April 23, 2026 Summary: Volunteer managers are currently facing a "perfect storm": a rise in service demand, volunteer recruitment challenges, and increasingly complex compliance requirements. For many, the result is burnout. But what if the heaviest parts...
