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New post-secondary programs offer unique opportunities to nonprofit professionals
Could a post-secondary program specifically focused on the nonprofit sector be what you need to advance your nonprofit career?
How to ace your next interview using the STAR formula
Use the STAR approach to ace behavioural questions at your next job interview.
Job Search Strategies for Fundraising Professionals
Original broadcast date: Thursday, August 20, 2015 Summary: This webinar features Paulina...
Healthy body, healthy mind, healthy job search
Taking care of yourself on a mental and emotional level is critical for job search success.
Give before you get: Volunteering and the case of the unemployed Millennials
For young job seekers, volunteering just might be the key to finding a work you love.
You can lead a volunteer to giving, but can you make them give?
Leading by example can be your most effective approach to volunteer management.
Do you want to find your dream job…in fundraising?
Follow these tips to find your fundraising dream job.
Reinventing the wheel: Does Canada need more nonprofit organizations?
With more than 85,000 charities in Canada, do we really need more? Or would we be better served to focus on partnership and collaboration?
Isn’t it time for a new story? Innovative approaches to nonprofit storytelling
Increasingly, organizations are getting past numbers and data, turning to new approaches to storytelling to demonstrate their impact.
Volunteering: An important component of your job search
Feeling frustrated with your job search? Volunteering might help turn things around!
Career Q&A: I want a higher level nonprofit job
Ready to move up the nonprofit career ladder? These tips will put you on the road to success.
It’s not just fun and Games: The volunteer legacy of large-scale sporting events
When big sporting events come to town, what volunteer legacy do they create?
Sunny days are here again: How to keep your staff engaged during the summer months
With summer here, it seems everyone’s thoughts turn to vacations, cottages and the beautiful weather outside. How can you keep your staff engaged with work over the summer months?
Decoding the job posting
Learn how to properly read a job posting. You might be surprised that it's a lot like reading a recipe!
Sector switchers: How to make a successful move from the private to nonprofit sector
Get tips for a successful transition from those who have made the private-to-nonprofit switch themselves.
Get your job search in order: Tips for staying organized
Don't let a disorganized job search keep you from landing your nonprofit dream job!
Hiring from the private sector: How and why you should open the door to sector switchers
Could your next great employee come from the private sector?
Increasing Employee Engagement through Storytelling
Original broadcast date: Thursday, June 11, 2015 Summary: This recorded webinar, presented by...
Accreditation: Is it right for your organization?
Is your organization ready to become accredited?
Storytelling: A powerful and inexpensive tool for increasing employee engagement
Want to better engage your employees? Storytelling is a powerful, but often overlooked, strategy.
Find your best fit: Labour market research for an empowered job search
Follow these tips to take charge of your job search.
Engaging the next generation: Attracting millennials to work in the nonprofit sector
What does the nonprofit sector need to do to engage the next generation of young professionals?
Planning a Nonprofit Blog You Can Manage
Original broadcast date: Wednesday, May 27, 2015 Summary: This session, presented by Marlene...
Make blogging manageable with these seven elements
Keep your blogging manageable and consistent with these tips.
How to answer the “What is your greatest weakness” interview question
It's a tricky interview question that can make even the most experienced job seekers stumble. Here's how to answer it the right way.
Five ways to compete with the corporate sector to land top talent
Think you can’t compete with the corporate sector when it comes to recruiting talent? Think again!
The Breathless CEO: Tips for stressed out nonprofit leaders
Learn how to get your breath back with the tips in this article.
Budget Friendly Ideas for Donor Stewardship
Original broadcast date: Thursday, May 7, 2015 Summary: This webinar, presented by Vanessa...
Instagram, Pinterest, and even Tinder: How small nonprofits are going beyond Facebook and Twitter
Small nonprofits are proving that social media success doesn’t just happen on Facebook and Twitter.
The single best thing nonprofits can do to raise money
What’s the best thing you can do to raise money at your nonprofit? Implement these easy and budget friendly donor stewardship strategies!
Ace your next fundraising job interview with these easy tips
Don't go into your next fundraising interview unprepared! Stand out from the crowd with these easy tips.
Brand Evangelists: Strategies for engaging your nonprofit’s strongest supporters
Don’t overlook your nonprofit’s brand evangelists – follow these strategies to make the most of your organizational champions.
Networking: What is it, how to do it and what it can do for you
Networking doesn't have to be scary – follow these tips for networking success!
Corporate matching gift programs: Understanding the essentials
Is your organization making the most of corporate matching gift programs?
Playdates & discussion groups: Creating safe spaces for nonprofit professionals to tackle challenging issues
Working in the nonprofit sector is rewarding but can bring a unique set of challenges. We profile two Canadian initiatives attempting to meet these challenges head on.
Giving, Volunteering and Participating: Latest survey results from Statistics Canada
The new Giving, Volunteering and Participating Survey has just been released by Statistics Canada. We break down all the important information in this article.
How to be a great skilled volunteer
Original broadcast date: Thursday, March 26, 2015 Summary: Skilled volunteers are volunteers...
Waiting but not idle: How to keep potential volunteers engaged with your organization
How do you engage potential volunteers who don’t yet have a role within your organization? We talked to the experts for tips.
Nonprofit advocacy during elections: Better to lie low or get active?
Wondering what your nonprofit should do – if anything – at election time? Read on for tips and strategy.
Career Q&A: Are unpaid internships really good for my career?
Tips and strategies for making sure your internship will help you find your dream job.
The solo employee: How to succeed when your nonprofit staff consists of just you
Are you the only employee at your nonprofit? If so, you’re likely facing unique challenges and working conditions.
Finding Ease in Times of Crazy Busy
Original broadcast date: Thursday, March 5, 2015 Summary: Everyone wants to bring their best...
Human Resources Q&A: Is training the right solution? Part Four
The final part in our four-part series on professional development and training, this article focuses on evaluation.
Find ease in times of crazy busy with brain-friendly habits
Ever feel like life is a blur? Try these tips to work well and find ease in times of crazy busy.
Career Q&A: Can a lack of specialization hurt your career?
What happens if you've spent the bulk of your career working a position that required you to be a jack of all trades, but master of none – and now that position is ending?
Hiring your first fundraiser: Hitting the ground running
Starting a new fundraising job at a small nonprofit? Check out these tips from the experts to hit the ground running.
Hiring your first fundraiser: Finding the right fit
Is your organization ready to hire its first fundraiser? We talk to the experts for tips on how to make the right hire.
Have I got a gift for you: The state of planned giving today
The experts weigh in on the current state of planned giving in Canada, providing their opinions on career opportunities, proper terminology, finding the right fundraiser.
Career Q&A: I accepted a job offer and shortly afterwards found out I’m pregnant
What happens if you accept a job offer only to find out shortly afterwards that you are pregnant?
