To be entrepreneurial means to act upon ideas and opportunities to build value for others – whether it be social, economic, or environmental. The definition, developed by the European Commission, is the driving concept behind Venture for Canada’s mission: Fostering the...
In 2022, there is no denying the unique value that young, diverse talent can bring to your organization. Tapping into the youth population can help employers address growing talent shortages, increase workforce diversity, improve retention rates, and more. But if...
As many charities know all too well, summer months often mean a rise in temperature and a dip in donations. It was eight years ago that CandaHelps launched the Great Canadian Giving Challenge, a month-long event in June, aimed to...
In the midst of COVID’s sixth wave, Canada’s nonprofit sector continues to struggle with uncertainty and increased demand on services. While we don’t have exact percentages on how many volunteer engagement (VE) professionals (often referred to as Managers or Coordinators...
Want to learn more on this topic? We’ve partnered with the author for a free webinar on May 19 – click here for more information and to register. Cyber breaches are more common than ever. Almost half of all global...
As a nonprofit Executive Director, you are probably accustomed to needing to wear multiple hats to continuously run your organization while saving funds. But did you know, doing it all on your own could actually be costing you money? ...
The Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience aims to build a digitally-enabled nonprofit sector, where Canada’s nonprofits use data and tech to advance their mission and multiply their impact. Leading Canadian and global organizations have joined forces to launch the...
While the topic of self care has been around for decades, it has had even more of a spotlight on it recently, as we continue to move forward in our daily lives during these uncharted times. A highly requested webinar...
How often have you gone through an onboarding experience in your career? Likely, all of us have been through it at least once, but maybe even several times. Take a moment to imagine yourself in that very first time that...
As a governance consultant, I’ve come to realize that most non-profits don’t have a written board succession plan in place. Many also often don’t have term limits or limits on the number of terms that board members can serve. ...
