In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we examine what Canada’s 2026 Spring Economic Update means for the nonprofit and charitable sector. Where do the federal government’s priorities lie? Where does the care economy fit within its vision for Canada’s future? Sector experts explore the opportunities...
It’s been looming over you. The board meeting is next week, and the strategic plan has been sitting in the back of your mind since the last meeting. You open it, pull up the operating priorities you set six months...
Ask a nonprofit leader where their organization's revenue comes from, and you'll probably hear a familiar list: grants, donations, fundraising events, perhaps a government contract or two. Ask what would happen if one of those disappeared, and the conversation quickly...
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...
Did you know Canada's lobbying guidelines changed earlier this year? In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we break down what’s new, what it means for organizations engaging with government officials, and how to stay compliant while advocating effectively. Hear insights...
What happens when your financial architecture depends on one person’s knowledge, energy, and presence? Your finance person — the one who knows the passwords, the grant deadlines, the reporting quirks of every funder — gives notice. Or goes on leave....
In our recent CharityVillage Connects podcast episode, The 2025 Federal Budget: What Nonprofits Need to Know to Navigate 2026, we gathered experts from across the sector to break down the 2025 federal budget and what it means to nonprofit organizations across Canada. To better understand...
On November 4th, the federal government released its latest budget. In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we explore what the new fiscal plan means for nonprofits and charities across Canada. Our guests break down the key measures affecting funding, employment,...
That dreaded email arrives. Your Board, leadership and a consultant spent last weekend at a lakeside cottage, hashing out strategy. Your inbox now holds the result. A glossy PDF. It looks worth the fifteen thousand dollars spent on it. It’s full of “strategic priority”...
Original Broadcast Date: February 3, 2026 Summary:This introductory session explored how ASO helped nonprofit organizations simplify daily operations and improve service quality. You saw how its flexible modules adapted to your reality, centralizing information, reducing administrative work, and supporting your...

