This article is part of a series by PeerSpectives Consulting. Check out Part 2: Using a coach approach for performance development, and Part 3: Are you getting opportunities to grow? Gallup research suggests that employees have changed. People are looking to...
In today’s rapidly changing world, nonprofit organizations find themselves navigating complex regulatory landscapes more than ever. Compliance, once seen as a mere checkbox, has now emerged as a cornerstone for organizational success. For nonprofits, meeting compliance requirements is not just...
The Canadian charitable sector currently operates without an overarching strategic plan, leaving it vulnerable to significant challenges which are already limiting the sector’s ability to help those in need. Much like Alice’s famous interaction with the Cheshire Cat in “Alice's...
You can’t safeguard what you can’t find Do you know where all the personal health information (PHI) in your practice resides? When you collect PHI, you are responsible to ensure the security, privacy, and confidentiality of that information. The first...
The nonprofit sector naturally attracts talent that seeks to make a difference in the world. This is reflected in research showing that nonprofit professionals often demonstrate stronger protective factors, such as resiliency and mental fortitude, compared to those working in...
In a time of growing polarization, economic uncertainty, and social fragmentation, one truth is becoming clear: human connection is not a luxury — it is a foundation of life. We all need to feel seen, valued, and supported. While not-for-profits...
Executive Director (ED) performance management is one of the most important governance responsibilities a board holds. But many of the so-called “best practices” we lean on in the nonprofit sector are outdated, unhelpful, or downright harmful. Here are five common...
In our recent CharityVillage Connects podcast episode, Should Money Talk? Inequities in Funding and Influence in the Nonprofit Sector, we interviewed several nonprofit leaders from across the country about the inequities that continue within the nonprofit sector, including in terms...
Original Broadcast Date: June 19, 2025 Summary: Nonprofits often face uncertainty when it comes to expenses and cash flow, leading to operational stress and missed opportunities. In this webinar, an Enkel CFO walks through real-world examples of how Canadian NPOs...
Nonprofit board members have a duty to ensure that they are free from conflicts or potential conflicts. But surprisingly, many boards are unprepared when a conflict situation surfaces, even when they have policies in place. What's more interesting is that...
