Perfectionism isn’t the problem – until it is

This article was previously published by CareerWise and is reprinted with permission. “Just one more minute.” “Just one more tweak.” Sound familiar? These thoughts surface at the finish line – the final email, the report, the outline. That is the undercurrent of...

How to build a volunteer onboarding journey that meets rising service demand

On September 10, join us for a free webinar to learn how to build a volunteer onboarding journey that meets rising service demand. In an era of shifting supporter expectations and unprecedented service demands, the core challenge of volunteer management...

Modernizing Nonprofit Finance: Policies, Reporting, and the KPIs That Drive Better Decisions

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....

Building solidarity over survival: Four collective care practices for a stretched nonprofit sector

Retention of paid staff is a prevalent and escalating challenge across the nonprofit sector. According to the Ontario Nonprofit Network’s 2025 State of the Sector Survey, above 50% of Ontario nonprofits reported significant difficulties with staff recruitment and retention. Data highlights...

The invisible emotional labour of nonprofit leadership: Why women carry the weight — And what it costs

In nonprofit organizations, leadership is often described in terms of strategy, management, and outcomes. But many women leaders recognize another part of the role immediately — even if it rarely appears in formal descriptions. You are the one who notices...

The Three Costliest HR Mistakes Nonprofits Make

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...

Using AI to add meaningful value to nonprofit work: An interview with Alain Mootoo of CAMH Foundation

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...

Compensation in the nonprofit sector: Highlights from the 2026 Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary & Benefits Report

Original Broadcast Date: June 4, 2026 Summary: Learn all about Canadian nonprofit and charitable sector compensation at this free webinar, which will explore the 2026 edition of CharityVillage’s popular Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary & Benefits Report. The most comprehensive report...

Guide to Grant Reporting: Preparing Accurate Financial Reports

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...

How we learn to lead

How did you learn to lead? Was it a bad boss? A graduate program? Trial and error?  I love asking this question in workshops and coaching conversations. People often pause, realizing that being a leader has become so intrinsic to who they are that they’ve forgotten how they got there.  ...
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