Across Canada, not-for-profits and charities are working tirelessly to support individuals and communities in need. Whether it’s food insecurity, mental health, housing, education, or equity, our sector steps up where the gaps are greatest. And yet, one of the most...
8 prompts to kick-start an important conversation about your board’s approach to executive performance management. Executive Director performance management is one of the most important responsibilities a nonprofit board holds. But for many boards, it feels like an awkward chore...
In 1995, the internet was a fledgling experiment, and most nonprofit organizations relied on printed newsletters and in-person events to connect with supporters and clients. That same year, CharityVillage.com launched as Canada’s first online job board dedicated to supporting the...
Original Broadcast Date: July 24, 2025 Summary: As tariffs continue to weigh on the Canadian economy, many households are tightening their budgets, reducing discretionary spending and ultimately affecting donor capacity and giving behaviour. With the financial pressure expected to escalate in the...
Stay competitive and give your recruitment strategy an advantage with help from CharityVillage’s Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary and Benefits Report, which is the only one of its kind in Canada, offering a complete and exhaustive survey of the Canadian nonprofit...
Great design and marketing can transform the nonprofit game. It's what separates organizations that struggle to reach 50 people from those that impact thousands. When charity: water used brilliant storytelling and clean visuals to turn clean water access into a...
It’s been about three months now, since Canada elected its new government. What will this new federal government mean for Canada's nonprofit sector? What policy shifts can we anticipate? How will funding be affected? And what should nonprofit leaders be...
Many nonprofits have considered whether or not to pursue charitable status. While securing charitable status for your nonprofit certainly has advantages, such as potentially boosting your organization’s credibility, increasing funding opportunities, and thus increasing your impact in the community, it...
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...
