In this fourth article in a six-part series, find out how listening deeply is an important leadership skill.
Inspiring Leadership: Listen deeply
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Finance drives your mission
Why financial best practices are an integral part of fulfilling your organization's mission.
Free essential software guide for nonprofits: Essential marketing tools
In part 2 of a 3-part series, find out the best free software tools available for your marketing needs.
An alternative to moving up the ladder: Could a lateral shift be right for you and your organization?
Is a lateral shift, instead of moving into management, the right thing for your career?
Interim leadership: What it is and why it’s beneficial
If you are preparing for a leadership transition at your organization, you may want to consider hiring an interim leader.
Fundraiser vs. Frontline: How to mend the rift
For an organization to be successful, fundraisers and front-line staff must be able to work together.
Habits of successful fundraisers
Need to fight procrastination to tackle some tasks you've been avoiding? Find out how creating habits can help.
The 30-Year Giving Itch: New report shines a long light on Canada’s philanthropic trends
A new report looks at Canada's giving habits over the past 30 years and makes some startling predictions for the future.
Inspiring Leadership: Be brave
Find out why bravery is a key component of being an inspiring nonprofit leader.
Mixing things up: Why it’s important to embrace change
Are you doing things just because you have always done them that way? It might be time to mix things up a little!
Attention fundraisers: We all need to start talking about religion and money
With the number of religious donors in Canada falling, it may be time for fundraisers to start talking about religion.
Digital Transformation: How did we get here?
Find out how to continue with digital transformation at your organization, in this second in a three-part series.
How to Find Summer Volunteer Opportunities For Youth
Original broadcast date: Tuesday, June 12, 2018 Summary: So you want to volunteer this...
Putting Your Values to Work
Original broadcast date: Thursday, June 7, 2018 Summary: Living by our values creates...
We need to thank our volunteers by really listening to them
Are your volunteer recognition efforts falling flat?
CNIB Hub: Where barriers meet opportunity
The CNIB Toronto recently launched a revolutionary new space with a focus on career support for visually impaired Canadians.
The Whys and Ways of Assertiveness at Work
Original broadcast date: Thursday, May 31, 2018 Summary: Do you find it challenging to...
Inspiring Leadership: Focus on the big picture
The second of a six-part series exploring the why and how of inspiring leadership in the nonprofit sector.
Putting your values to work
Could tapping into your personal values contribute to a better, happier work life?
The whys and ways of assertiveness at work
Is a lack of assertiveness holding you back at work?
Top tips for nonprofits recruiting on campus
Follow these 5 tips to more effectively recruit students and young people to your organization.
The Importance of Self Care
Original broadcast date: Thursday, May 17, 2018 Summary: This recorded session will...
BC Societies Act: The transition is in full swing
If your organization is based in BC, you need to be up to date on changes to the BC Societies Act.
How the heck do you motivate yourself and your employees? Part Two
In this follow-up article to part one, Kathy Archer explores how to use the Procrastination Equation to better understand and motivate your staff, using a real world example.
How the heck do you motivate yourself and your employees? Part One
Understanding the Procrastination Equation can shed light on how to motivate yourself and your staff.
Stop swimming in the shallow end of self care
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Before signing on, what not-for-profit CEO candidates must ask
Before accepting a CEO position, make sure you have good answers to these 8 questions.
Overcoming Founder’s Syndrome: Practical tips for founders, boards of directors and employees
These tips will help founders, boards of directors and staff prevent and deal with Founder's Syndrome.
How to get your website to rank higher in Google
Want to increase your search ranking with Google? Try these 5 tips.
Learning to let go: Understanding Founder’s Syndrome
Is Founder's Syndrome really a problem with the founder, or is it a wider spread organizational issue?
Top Charity Compliance Issues for Canadian Registered Charities
Original broadcast date: Thursday, April 19, 2018 Summary: This recorded webinar,...
Inspiring Leadership: A crucial competency
The first of a six-part series exploring the why and how of inspiring leadership in the nonprofit sector.
Greening the sector: How to create a more environmentally sustainable nonprofit office
We spoke with environmental organizations to find out what sustainability practices have worked in their offices – and how you can bring these same practices to your organization.
Top Canadian charity law compliance issues for Canadian registered charities
Is your charity at risk of making some of the top compliance errors affecting Canadian charities?
Free essential software guide for nonprofits: Essential productivity tools
Part one of the free essential software guide for nonprofits covers essential productivity tools.
How to Read and Understand Financial Statements
Original broadcast date: Thursday, April 5, 2018 Summary: For board members,...
How to create positive change when working in a dysfunctional team
Working on a dysfunctional team? Here are 10 ways you can create positive change.
Top entry-level jobs for Millennials seeking a career with purpose
These five entry-level positions are a great place to kick off your nonprofit career.
I’m passionate about the cause. Do I really need to learn to read and understand financial statements and reports?
The ability to read and understand your organization's financial statements is an essential skill for any director or senior staff member.
Digital Transformation: What it is, why it’s important and how to get started
Find out how to get started with digital transformation at your organization, in this first in a three-part series.
Strategic Planning…Done Right!
Original broadcast date: Thursday, March 22, 2018 Summary: Successful organizations...
Stronger together: Working toward increased allyship in Canada’s nonprofit sector
We speak with the panelists of a recent webinar, The Role of Allyship in Reconciliation, to explore the how we can be better support allyship in Canada's philanthropic sector.
How nonprofit organizations can better support fundraisers: An interview with Kishshana Palmer
Leadership coach Kishshana Palmer discusses how organizations can provide better support to fundraisers, improving retention and lowering turnover costs.
How volunteering can help you build skills for your career
Here are six ways volunteering can help you build skills that will help you find career success.
Ontario’s Bill 148: Minimum wage, maximum impact
How are nonprofit organizations responding to the new labour laws recently introduced in Ontario?
Looking toward the future: Building on the legacy from Canada 150
How will Canada's nonprofit philanthropic community build on the momentum of Canada 150 to continue to strengthen the sector?
How to Give Feedback that Drives Engagement and Performance
Original broadcast date: Thursday, March 1, 2018 Summary: According to Towers Watson,...
In the name of mental health: Shorter weeks and remote working options create a caring culture for employees
The HR Director of the David Suzuki Foundation explains how their shorter workweeks and remote working options help them better retain staff.
Time for a refresh: The practice of sabbaticals in the nonprofit sector
Nonprofit professionals are increasingly looking to sabbaticals to help them recharge their careers.
BC Societies Act Transition: What you need to know
Are you ready for the changes to the BC Societies Act?
