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Office politics: How to manage key differences of opinion in your nonprofit office
Talking about politics, among other things, might be considered taboo, but we all know it happens, even at the office. Here are tips on how to manage key differences of opinion in your nonprofit workplace.
Chief Morale Officer: A new position gaining increasing popularity in the working world
If your office is lacking morale, you might want to consider hiring a Chief Morale Officer.
Free essential software guide for nonprofits: Essential back office tools
The final in a 3-part series on essential (and free!) software for nonprofits.
How to implement your nonprofit branding plan
Once you have your new branding plan in place, how do you successfully implement it?
How to optimize your efforts and extend your reach through the power of design
These case studies from the Association of Registered Graphic Designers show why investing in graphic design might be good for your ROI.
Fundraising for Small Nonprofits
Original broadcast date: Thursday, December 6, 2018 Summary: In this webinar, Cindy...
The importance of data for small nonprofits
Data analysis can help you understand key questions to help your nonprofit work more effectively.
Fundraising for small nonprofits: Stop competing and start thriving
Small organizations face unique fundraising challenges, but also have unique advantages.
The Drivers of Greater Donor Behaviour
Original broadcast date: Thursday, November 29, 2018 Summary: Sector3Insights has...
The beginner’s guide to list hygiene
Working on your New Year's resolutions? Don't forget cleaning up your donor lists!
CharityVillage celebrates GivingTuesday 2018 with staff #unselfie photos
How are you giving back for GivingTuesday 2018? Get inspired with these CharityVillage unselfie photos!
Using Storytelling to Boost Your Nonprofit’s Communications
Original broadcast date: Thursday, November 22, 2018 Summary: In this recorded...
New research shows the drivers of greater donation behaviour for charities
Six insights based on recent research into what drives donors to contribute more to charity.
Three essential steps to create an epic brand for your nonprofit
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Questions you need to ask to move from story lead to story development
Ask these questions to decide which stories to pursue through to development.
Going from financial management to financial leadership at your nonprofit
Are you prepared to take your nonprofit from financial management to financial leadership?
Professional development on a budget: Key resources so you don’t have to break the bank
Resources to help organizations and individuals access professional development on a budget.
Professional Development: Why nonprofit organizations must invest in their staff
Although it is of vital importance in retaining skilled staff, the nonprofit sector struggles to offer professional development.
When managers are not comfortable or capable of having career conversations: Seven pitfalls to avoid
In this excerpt from the free e-book, Retain and Gain: Career Management for Non-Profits and Charities, learn why you must be talking career development with your staff, and how to avoid common pitfalls.
The Small Nonprofit Podcast: Digital marketing DIY with Avery Swartz
In this episode of the podcast, get all your questions answered about digital marketing, including social media, email and websites!
Inspiring Leadership: Dare to care
The final in a six-part series on how to be an inspiring leader.
Steps to create a psychologically safe workplace
Creating a psychologically safe workplace takes work and discipline. Get started with these steps.
The Value of Volunteering
Original broadcast date: Thursday, October 18, 2018 Summary: Presented by Volunteer...
How small charities can win at fundraising
These are ways to help your small organization stand out when it comes to fundraising.
Breaking Upward: A guide for Millennials and Gen Z nonprofit professionals who want to do more
For younger nonprofit professionals, it can sometimes be hard to 'break upward' at a flat organization.
The Small Nonprofit Podcast: Managing volunteers in small organizations with Camara Chambers
In this episode of the podcast, get tips for managing volunteers from the Executive Director of Volunteer Toronto.
The value of volunteering
As a volunteer manager or organization leader, it is vital that you understand how to explain the value of volunteers.
Seen and not heard: The colonial roots of fundraising
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The Small Nonprofit Podcast: Legal mistakes your small charity is making and how to fix them with Mark Blumberg
In this episode of the podcast, charity lawyer Mark Blumberg discusses common legal pitfalls made by small organizations.
Volunteering and the Sustainable Development Goals
Original broadcast date: Thursday, October 4, 2018 Summary: When we look at the 17...
Government appeal: Federal government plans to appeal recent ruling on political advocacy for charities
The recent ruling opening the door to allowing charities to pursue unlimited political advocacy is being appealed by the federal government.
What branding is and why your nonprofit needs it
If you think branding just refers to your organization's logo, think again!
The Small Nonprofit Podcast: Corporate fundraising building blocks with Heather Nelson
In episode 5 of the Small Nonprofit Podcast, Heather Nelson discusses how small organizations can be successful with corporate fundraising.
Volunteering to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
How Canadian volunteer programs contribute to the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
The building blocks for a balanced email fundraising program
These four types of email campaigns will help you lay the foundation for a successful email program.
The Small Nonprofit Podcast: Nonprofit financials with Gordon Holley
In episode 4 of the Small Nonprofit podcast, Gordon Holley discusses the importance of measuring what counts.
Inspiring Leadership: Share your stories
Storytelling can be a natural leadership technique.
How Canadian organizations are using Facebook for engagement and advocacy
Facebook has become an integral tool for many nonprofits – but not solely for posting updates.
The Small Nonprofit Podcast: How to craft stories to raise more money with Vanessa Chase Lockshin
In the third episode of The Small Nonprofit Podcast, Vanessa Chase Lockshin discusses how better storytelling can help you raise more money.
The Small Nonprofit Podcast: Demystifying planned giving with Paul Nazareth
In the first episode of The Small Nonprofit Podcast, Paul Nazareth discusses planned giving.
The Small Nonprofit Podcast: Succession planning when there is no one to succeed you with Lianne Picot
In the second episode of The Small Nonprofit Podcast, Lianne Picot discusses how to implement succession planning when there is no one to succeed you.
The Great Divide: Bridging intergenerational gaps to fully engage your volunteers
Original broadcast date: Thursday, September 13, 2018 Summary: This recorded webinar...
Digital is a strategy, not just random tactics
Are nonprofit organizations thinking about digital all wrong?
Networking without the Butterflies
Original broadcast date: Thursday, August 23, 2018 Summary: Building and maintaining your...
Taming the negativity factor in relationships
Don't get caught in a negativity cycle in your working relationships. These tips will help you turn things around.
Uncomfortable thinking about bequests?
How to start the conversation about legacy gifts with your donors.
A judgement for the ages? Ontario court decision opens up possibilities for political advocacy by charities
We talk to legal experts about the ramifications about the recent ruling in Ontario.
When audiences divide: How to talk to different generations about legacy gifts
How to talk to Civic and Boomer generations about legacy gifts in direct mail.
Stepping Up: Walking the walk in nonprofit conferences
Is our sector doing enough to make conferences inclusive?
