How is AI impacting your volunteer program?

Interested in learning more? We have partnered with Rosterfy to host a free product demo. Register now! Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a trend discussed at technology conferences; it is actively transforming day-to-day operations across the nonprofit sector. From...

Leaders, looking for a zero-cost investment with high returns?

What do Oprah, Metallica, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Justin Bieber have in common? They know the value of working with a coach to unlock potential, support high-level performance, and to remain grounded and healthy - 14 Billionaires & Celebrities Get Coached....

The Three Costliest HR Mistakes Nonprofits Make

Original Broadcast Date: September 24, 2026 Summary: Employment agreements, workplace harassment complaints, and employee terminations are among the most common HR challenges nonprofits face—and among the most likely to result in costly disputes when handled incorrectly. Join Darcy Michaud, Chief Services...

Strengthening nonprofit leadership capacity

In the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island, LUSH Valley Food Action Society is reshaping how people access food, support local farmers, and build a more resilient food system. At the centre of this work is Executive Director Maurita Prato, whose...

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

Original Broadcast Date: September 17, 2026 Summary: Most Canadian nonprofits are still managing their finances the way they always have: informal approval processes, dense board reports, and no documented financial policies. It works until it doesn't. In this practical, tools-focused...

What “zero tolerance” means—and why it often fails in practice

Zero‑tolerance policies, governance, and organizational culture  How many times have you walked into a building, store, or service centre and seen a sign declaring “zero tolerance” for certain behaviours?  Many organizations state that they have a zero‑tolerance policy. The phrase appears in corporate values, internal...

Understanding the HR crisis facing charities: Insights from CICP data

The charitable sector in Canada is facing a severe recruitment and retention crisis, threatening its ability to deliver essential goods and services. In 2020, Statistics Canada reported that 38% of nonprofits anticipated challenges in recruiting skilled employees, while 33% expected difficulties in retaining...

The Future of Volunteer Engagement in Canada: Data, Strategy, and What Comes Next

Original Broadcast Date: September 14, 2026 Summary: To launch CharityVillage’s Volunteer Week 2026, we brought together leaders from Volunteer Canada, Charity Insights Canada Project (Carleton University), and Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada (VMPC) for a timely panel discussion on the future of...

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

Original Broadcast Date: September 10, 2026 Summary: In an era of shifting supporter expectations and unprecedented service demands, the core challenge of volunteer management is no longer a lack of community goodwill—it’s operational friction. Outdated, manual processes and lengthy onboarding...

Rethinking what commitment looks like in nonprofit organizations

People who choose to work in the nonprofit sector are already well-versed in commitment. We care deeply about contributing to a better society and are often profoundly invested in our organizations' missions.  But what has commitment come to mean in the...
Scroll to Top