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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?
How to give feedback that engages and motivates
How to use the CPR method to provide feedback that will engage and motivate your staff and volunteers.
Are you a strategic or a sporadic philanthropist?
Ready to become a strategic philanthropist? Here are a few things to consider.
The over-solicitation blues: How Canadian charities can prevent donor fatigue
Are Canadian donors being asked to give too often? We talk to fundraising experts to get the latest research and tips on how to prevent donor fatigue.
Inspire Your Staff To Reach Their Full Potential
Original broadcast date: Thursday, February 8, 2018 Summary: In this session you will...
Cyber security and privacy risk: Vulnerability in the nonprofit and charitable sector
Is your organization at risk of a cyber security or data breach?
Social enterprise: “Charitable campus” creates new opportunities and synergies for Calgary nonprofits
Calgary's new Kahanoff Centre offers a shared-space model for the city's nonprofit organizations.
How Canada’s philanthropic sector is engaged in Reconciliation
How are Canada's philanthropic and community foundations furthering the work of Reconciliation?
Three steps to support your employees to reach their full potential
Are you doing everything you can to inspire your staff to bring their full potential to their work?
Five qualities that make a candidate stand out to a nonprofit employer
These five qualities will help you stand out when applying for a position at a nonprofit organization.
Decoding the Gen Z Factor
Original broadcast date: Thursday, January 25, 2018 Summary: For the first time, Gen Z...
New nonprofit managers: Leading the way to success
Leadership coaches weigh in on the most important lessons for new managers.
Six tips on how to deal with job rejection
Didn't get the job you were hoping for? Here are six tips to help deal with rejection.
Decoding Gen Z: What Gen Z candidates are looking for from employers and their careers
New research shows that Generation Z differs greatly from the millennial generation.
Forget what you thought you knew about millennial donors
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Creating a more vibrant work space: Ten tips to revitalize your nonprofit office
Is your nonprofit office less than inspiring? Here are 10 tips to help you create a more vibrant workplace.
