In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we explore the changing landscape of Canadian philanthropy and the new fundraising trends that are shaping the future of the sector. Drawing on insights from the 2026 Giving Report, we look at how donor behaviour, technology, AI,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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. ...
In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we explore what responsible AI adoption looks like for nonprofits. AI is reshaping nonprofit work, from fundraising to communications and everything in between. This shift raises urgent questions surrounding privacy, trust, equity, wellbeing, accountability, and mission alignment. Join us...
“In our work with vulnerable people, every question we ask is a doorway—to trust, to dignity, or to harm.“ [i] The People-First Intake Charter Canadian nonprofits take advocating on behalf of clients very seriously; we now need to take protecting...
