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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?
Inspiring Leadership: Listen deeply
In this fourth article in a six-part series, find out how listening deeply is an important leadership skill.
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?
