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Employment contracts for nonprofits: What to know before 2026 (+ free template)
Includes a FREE, lawyer-vetted Employment Contract Template and other valuable resources! Getting...
Marking our 30th anniversary with the new CharityVillage Job and Volunteer Board
To celebrate our 30th anniversary, we have launched a new and improved Job and Volunteer Board for...
Government of Canada launches call for proposals for the Multiculturalism and Anti-Hate Program
The Government of Canada launched a call for proposals for the Multiculturalism and Anti-Hate...
Applications are now open for the Black Ideas Grant Program through the Foundation for Black Communities
The Foundation for Black Communities announced that applications are now open for the Black Ideas...
New insights from CICP into ethics, transparency & accountability in the Canadian charitable sector
The Charity Insights Canada Project (CICP) published insights into ethics, transparency &...
Celebrating philanthropy in action: AFP Golden Horseshoe to honour sector leaders at National Philanthropy Day 2025
Presented in partnership with CharityVillage, the presenting sponsor of National Philanthropy Day...
From scarcity to stability: Reversing the habits that break workplace culture
Have you ever been in an organization where people weren’t living its stated values? That...
The incivility problem in our nonprofit sector
This article was originally published by YMCA WorkWell and is reprinted with permission. Click...
Beyond GivingTuesday: How to keep donors engaged through year-end and into 2026
Interested in learning more? We have partnered with Keela and Raisely to host a free webinar....
The Government of Canada launched a new centre of excellence to support communities with disaster recovery
The Government of Canada launched the Canadian Centre for Recovery and Resilience at ICLR’s...
New insights from CICP into the Canadian corporate charitable giving landscape
The Charity Insights Canada Project (CICP) published insights into the Canadian corporate...
Advancing Equity for 2SLGBTQIA+ Workers in Canada with the Employment Equity Act
Pride at Work Canada and the Enchanté Network published a new policy brief, Advancing Equity for...
The Future Skills Centre and Shift Insights published the Skills for Productivity, Prosperity and Well-Being in Canada Report
The Future Skills Centre and Shift Insights published the Skills for Productivity, Prosperity and...
The Charities Aid Foundation World Giving Report reveals key trends and challenges facing the sector
The Charities Aid Foundation published the World Giving Report, which reveals key trends and...
From Confusion to Clarity: Strengthening Financial Oversight in Nonprofits
Original Broadcast Date: September 25, 2025 Summary: Too many nonprofit boards are falling behind...
Is your nonprofit’s storytelling delivering a one-note narrative?
Are your nonprofit’s stories all starting to sound the same? Have you been telling different...
Feedback doesn’t have to feel like conflict (here’s how)
I had the privilege of presenting the webinar “Permission to Lead Differently: A New Model...
Level Up your mission: Maximizing capacity and impact for nonprofits—at no cost
Nonprofits are defined by the impact they create, yet the teams driving that impact are often...
CharityVillage Connects: AI for Impact: How Nonprofits Are Turning Tech into Social Good
In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we explore how nonprofits across Canada are beginning...
The Conference Board of Canada published the Work Reimagined: Roles, Skills, and Workforce Development in the Age of AI Report
The Conference Board of Canada, in partnership with the Future Skills Centre, published the Work...
AI Equity Project 2025: AI is already reshaping how nonprofits work. But will it widen inequities – or help us build a more just future?
The AI Equity Project 2025 Report, developed by Project Founders Meena Das and Michelle Flores...
Food Banks Canada recently released the 2025 Canada Poverty Report Card
Food Banks Canada released the 2025 Canada Poverty Report Card, which grades the federal...
the Nonprofit Chamber invites individuals to participate in the Tariff Impacts Nonprofit Pulse Survey
the Nonprofit Chamber is inviting nonprofit leaders to participate in the Tariff Impacts Nonprofit...
Upskilling for nonprofit sustainability: Five actionable steps to protect your people and your mission
A wave of recent research highlights a troubling theme: Canada’s widening skills gap is taking a...
From boring to bold: Rethinking governance
In too many boardrooms across the charitable sector, the real conversation happens in the parking...
Fundraising Basics for Small Nonprofits: Using Data to Create an Effective Fundraising Strategy
Original Broadcast Date: September 18, 2025 Summary: For staff and volunteers who are new to...
CMC Canada Pro Bono Consulting Program: Supporting nonprofit excellence
Launched in 2021, the CMC Canada Pro Bono Consulting Program provides specialized management...
Your chance to buy advertising at 65% – The ABC Media Sale continues!
The ABC Media Sale is an online sale of advertising space generously donated by leading Canadian...
A modernized, digital approach to checking employment references
Congratulations – you’ve made it through the hiring process! From posting the job to shortlisting...
You got a monthly donor! Now what?
This article is the third in a three-part series – check out the first and second articles. One of...
Powerful questions lead to career clarity – 5 fun steps
What kinds of questions circle through your mind as you search for a career that energizes and...
Adobe Acrobat Pro. Less paperwork. More impact.
Spend less time on paperwork and more time making a difference with Adobe Acrobat Pro —the leading...
Happier HR with Sparkrock
Original Broadcast Date: September 16, 2025 Summary: HR shouldn’t spend the day chasing...
Employees in Canada are least likely to speak up if they are struggling with their mental health, according to recent Peninsula Group survey
Peninsula Group published recent research which found that employees in Canada are least likely to...
TELUS announced that applications are now open for the Indigenous Communities Fund
TELUS announced that applications are now open for the Indigenous Communities Fund, which offers...
Applications are now open for Maytree Policy School 2026 (Deadline: October 15, 2025)
Applications are now open for Maytree Policy School, which is a six-month program that supports...
Call for applications for the Community Support for Sexual Misconduct Survivors Grant Program
The Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre announced an open call for applications for the...
Applications are now open for the Black Advisory Hub Accelerator Program, powered by the Casa Foundation
Applications are now open for the Black Advisory Hub Accelerator Program, which is a national...
AI in Nonprofit Finance: AI’s Growing Impact on Your Mission
Original Broadcast Date: September 11, 2025 Summary: Artificial Intelligence is no longer a...
Are you getting opportunities to grow?
This article is part of a series by PeerSpectives Consulting. Check out Part 1: People don’t want...
The 2025 Canadian Direct Mail Benchmarks report
With Canada Post and CUPW continuing their negotiations, many of us fundraisers are having...
Register now for the CICP Annual Data Summit on October 7, 2025
Register now for the 3rd Annual Charity Insights Canada Project (CICP) Data Summit on October 7,...
Building trust and impact while fueling fundraising career goals with CFRE
Brent Platt, MBA, CFRE, CQ, is a mission-driven fundraising professional with more than 15 years...
Department of Finance Canada released draft legislation for previously announced tax measures: New reporting requirements for nonprofits
The Department of Finance Canada released draft legislation for previously announced tax measures...
New insights from CICP into the long-term sustainability of Canadian charities
The Charity Insights Canada Project (CICP) published insights into the long-term sustainability of...
From confusion to clarity: Strengthening financial oversight in Canadian nonprofits
Interested in learning more? We have partnered with Enkel to host a free webinar. Watch the...
Applications are now open for the Journalism Futures Fund through the Inspirit Foundation
The Inspirit Foundation announced that applications are now open for the Journalism Futures Fund,...
The Ontario Arts Foundation is now accepting nominations for the Jini Stolk Creative Fellowship
The Ontario Arts Foundation is now accepting nominations for the Jini Stolk Creative Fellowship,...
New changes coming to the Ontario Employment Standards Act: Rules and exemptions for job postings
As of January 1, 2026, new requirements and a new regulation (O. Reg. 476/24) under the Ontario...
