Canadian nonprofit leaders weigh in on the new report from the Special Senate Committee on the Charitable Sector.
Catalyst for Change: Exploring the new report from the Special Senate Committee on the Charitable Sector
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Media relations with Jennifer Singh
Media coverage is something that pretty much all organizations want, but very few actually get. In...
Psychological health and safety as a day-to-day practice
Workplace psychological health can happen from the ground up.
My donors seem tired: Simple tips to combat donor fatigue
If your donors are no longer responding, it could be donor fatigue.
The Senate Report with the Honourable Ratna Omidvar
Welcome to season three of the Small Nonprofit! We’re kicking things off strong with a discussion...
A missed opportunity: How the nonprofit sector can do a better job of hiring people with disabilities
Highly talented people are being overlooked, simply because they have a disability.
Eight tips to help you retain your top talent
Use these 8 tips to keep your star employees engaged at your nonprofit.
Moving on: How to leave your organization in the best way possible
If you are moving on from your current nonprofit role, these tips can help ease the transition for everyone.
What it means to be an executive director: A frank discussion with three nonprofit leaders
Three nonprofit leaders in different stages of their careers weigh in on what it is like to be an executive director.
The missing “P” in the marketing mix – strategic partnerships
These six value drivers will take your strategic partnerships to the next level.
Executive Directors: How to make the move to leading a larger organization
We spoke with executive directors who moved from leading a small organization to a large one for their tips and advice.
A five-step checklist to successfully pitch your nonprofit
These tips will help you prepare for a major donor or angel investor pitch.
What you need to know about becoming a nonprofit executive director for the first time
If you are ready to take on an executive director role as the next step in your career, read this first!
Six reasons why charities should get Google Grants
If your charity isn't applying for Google Ad Grants, here are six reasons you should apply now!
Why digital transformation is crucial for nonprofits
Digital transformation could modernize your IT infrastructure while increasing your organization's productivity.
Canada Revenue Agency’s Charities Directorate modernizes with new digital registration platform
A new modernization project has new digital services available for charities.
A New Approach to Self-Care
Original broadcast date: Thursday, July 25, 2019 Summary: By learning to take care of you,...
From the extractive economy to community economies
How communities are working together to create innovative new solutions to big problems.
“What if?” Trends impacting the future of nonprofit work in Canada
Here are some of the key trends predicted to shake up the nonprofit sector in the next ten years.
I Survived a Toxic Workplace: Insights to Shift your Leadership Practice
Original broadcast date: Thursday, July 18, 2019 Summary: Choosing to leave a job she...
A new approach to self-care
Self-care is more than just pedicures and bubble baths.
Millennials? Not just yet…
Fundraiser Fraser Green suggests that Millennial philanthropy may still be a ways off.
How to Navigate Workplace Conflict
Original broadcast date: Thursday, July 11, 2019 Summary: This session will focus on...
How to rebuild trust on a nonprofit team
If your nonprofit team suffers from poor team dynamics, use these tips to start rebuilding trust.
World Vision Canada Social Innovation Challenge creates long-term global impact
The recent World Vision Canada Social Innovation Challenge saw teams competing to solve the issue of waste disposal in the Phillipines.
How to navigate workplace conflict
Understanding the three approaches to conflict can help you better navigate conflict at work.
How changing government procurement policies are impacting the Canadian nonprofit sector
Changing government procurement policies are having a big impact on Canadian charities, putting them in direct competition with large, multinational corporations.
Seven reasons your funding request was declined
Declined funding requests offer a unique opportunity to learn from past mistakes so you can secure future grant funding.
Three expert tips to level up your advocacy writing
Use these three tips to write more effective advocacy letters.
Joining a Board of Directors: What are you getting yourself into?
Original broadcast date: Thursday, June 20, 2019 Summary: This webinar provides...
Charity, nonprofit or social enterprise: A primer on the legal definitions that govern our organizations
If you have ever wondered the true difference between a nonprofit and a charity but were afraid to ask, this article will give you the answers you are looking for.
The lieu time/overtime dilemma
If you offer lieu time to your staff, be sure you are following all the legal requirements.
NextGen Leaders: Ask Me Anything!
Original broadcast date: Thursday, June 13, 2019 Summary: In this AMA (Ask Me Anything)...
The courage to lead
What makes a great leader? What can you do at your nonprofit organization to be the leader you always wish you could be?
Joining a board of directors: What new directors should expect
If you are thinking about joining a board of directors, you'll want to read this first.
Building Trust With Your Nonprofit Team
Original broadcast date: Thursday, June 6, 2019 Summary: Studies show the best leaders,...
NextGen Leaders: Six ways to make room for the next generation of leaders
To allow the next generation of leaders to step up, it is essential that we make room for them.
Five steps to maximize your strategic partnerships
Go beyond a traditional sponsorship agreement with a strategic partnership.
Why you need to strengthen your character to lead better
To be a great leader, you have to show great character.
Eight awesome strategies to convert volunteers into donors
There is a lot of existing overlap between nonprofit volunteers and donors. Continue recruiting volunteers to become donors with these 8 awesome strategies.
Charity Culture: Five Tips to Achieve Positive Culture Change
Original broadcast date: Thursday, May 23, 2019 Summary: Charities, once seen as the most...
How and why you should diversify food-based celebrations in your workplace
Food-based celebrations are becoming more and more complicated in today's working world.
Social media for nonprofits in 2019: Why defining your key messages is the first step
If you are struggling with social media for nonprofit in 2019, stop posting, go back to the beginning, and define your key messages.
No Ratings Performance Management: Lessons for Success
Original broadcast date: Thursday, May 16, 2019 Summary: Even though managers and...
Culture: The charity sector’s missing ingredient
Find out how culture can be your secret ingredient for recruiting and retaining great staff.
Creating a culture of wellness at your nonprofit: Advice from this year’s Employee Recommended Workplace Awards winners
We talk to a few winners from this year's Employee Recommended Workplace Awards for tips on creating a culture of wellness at your nonprofit.
Assessing Intercultural Competence
Original broadcast date: Thursday, May 9, 2019 Summary: Today’s professionals — across...
New school performance process design: Opportunities and cautions
Find out how and why many organizations are moving to a no-ratings performance management process.
Accommodating caregivers: What’s an employer’s responsibility?
These 5 steps can help you better understand your duties to accommodate caregivers on your staff.
Intercultural Competence: The missing link in diversity and inclusion initiatives
Intercultural competence is an important part of diversity and inclusion, but one that often isn't talked about.
