Are we ready for strategic planning? Four critical questions for nonprofit leaders to consider before developing a new strategic plan.

Strategic planning requires a significant investment of time and resources. It’s tempting to jump right into the process, especially when your existing plan is expiring or your board starts asking when the next one will begin. But here’s the truth:...

When demand for volunteering surges: How to scale without breaking your team

Interested in learning more? We have partnered with Rosterfy to host a product demo. Watch the recording! The call for volunteer support is increasing - and fast. Whether a service expansion, an emergency response, or simply a growing community need,...

From incivility to resilience: Practical steps for nonprofit leaders

This article was originally published by YMCA WorkWell and is reprinted with permission.  This article is part of a series by YMCA WorkWell. Check out Part 1, and Part 2! In the first two blogs of this series, we explored...

Dear Canada: Your safety net runs on nonprofits

The great Canadian blind spot We like to tell ourselves that Canada takes care of its people. That we have strong public healthcare, solid social services, and a national culture of kindness. But that narrative has never told the whole...

I can’t sustain this pace any longer — now what? Nonprofit leadership burnout: When women leaders hit the wall

You've probably said some version of this to yourself before: I can't keep going like this! I'm completely maxed out! I'm drowning! Maybe it was after yet another late night answering emails or during a board meeting when someone asked...

Building a better volunteer experience: Why platforms like Rosterfy are essential for robust onboarding

Interested in learning more? We have partnered with Rosterfy to host a product demo. Watch the recording! In today’s rapidly changing volunteer landscape, the ability to attract, onboard, and retain volunteers has never been more important—or more challenging. Organizations across...

How to say NO with confidence and grace

Who likes to say no? Most people don’t! However, if you want to say YES to your positive career transformation, you need to learn how to say no to the things that keep you stuck, distracted and overcommitted. Learning how...

Scaling volunteering: Why strategy comes before systems

Interested in learning more? We have partnered with Rosterfy to host a product demo. Watch the recording! Too often, organizations rush to implement new technology in hopes of solving the challenges of scaling their volunteer programs — before establishing the...

Preparing your nonprofit’s finances for 2026: A roadmap to preparedness

Interested in learning more? We have partnered with Enkel to host a free webinar. Register now! Enkel is a Canadian leader in outsourced accounting-as-a-service for nonprofits, helping Executive Directors and Boards across Canada gain clarity, structure, and confidence in financial leadership....

Why your nonprofit needs a brand strategy (even if you think you don’t)

When nonprofit leaders talk about branding, there’s often a pause, followed by a polite smile and something like, “We’re not really a brand. We’re a cause.” In many ways, it’s a fair reaction. The word “branding” can sound stuffy and...
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