CharityVillage Connects: The Spring Economic Update: Where Does the Nonprofit Sector Fit in Canada’s Future?

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...

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...

CharityVillage Connects: Responsible AI Adoption for Nonprofits

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...

Changes to Canada’s lobbying rules: An interview with Commissioner of Lobbying, Nancy Bélanger

Canada's new lobbying rules, effective January 19th, 2026, significantly lower the bar for charities and nonprofits to register as lobbyists, requiring registration if staff spend just eight hours on federal lobbying in a rolling four-week period. We explored these changes in...

CharityVillage Connects: Navigating the New Lobbying Rules: Avoiding Pitfalls and Accelerating Advocacy

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...

CharityVillage Connects: The 2025 Federal Budget: What Nonprofits Need to Know to Navigate 2026

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,...

The new nonprofit essential: How to run your entire organization with a chatbot

Chatbots are no longer just a futuristic novelty; they are the single most powerful tool in a nonprofit’s "world-changing toolkit." For organizations constantly asked to do more with less, AI is the equalizer. The technology allows you to get work done "astronomically...

How USAID cuts are impacting Canadian nonprofits working internationally: An interview with Lindsay Glassco from Plan International Canada

In our recent CharityVillage Connects podcast episode, The Dismantling of USAID: Impacts on Global Aid and Canadian Nonprofits, we explored how recent cuts to USAID funding are creating ripple effects for Canadian charities working internationally. For this episode, we were...

CharityVillage Connects: The Dismantling of USAID: Impacts on Global Aid and Canadian Nonprofits

In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we examine the far-reaching consequences of the Trump administration’s sudden dismantling of USAID, which has created a $63-billion void in global aid funding. With essential programs in health, education, food security, and disaster relief...

Mary Barroll’s Top 6 CharityVillage Connects Episodes of 2025

Wrapping up an eventful year with the conversations that shaped our sector As we come to the end of another transformative year for Canada’s nonprofit and charitable sector, I’ve been reflecting on the conversations that resonated most deeply with our...
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