Video applications? Infographic resumes? Could these non-traditional approaches represent the future of job searching in the Canadian nonprofit sector?
Improving on tradition: Finding new ways to stand out in your nonprofit job search
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Diversity 2020: 12 upcoming equity, diversity and inclusion trends and issues (Part 1)
What equity, diversity and inclusion trends will we see heading into 2020?
These tips will help you prepare for an upcoming performance review – and help to settle your nerves!
Ten key steps to creating an extraordinary event
Make your next event a roaring success with these tips.
Nonprofit staff as volunteers: A risky proposition?
Do your staff contribute unpaid work to your organization as volunteers? If so, you might be putting your organization at risk.
Succession Planning: How a little planning can give your nonprofit a better chance to survive and thrive
Has your nonprofit avoided putting together a succession plan? That’s a risky move, say the experts. Find out how to put a plan in place without breaking the bank.
Reversing the potential for burnout: Strategies to stay healthy and happy at work
Is your organization unwittingly promoting burnout amongst staff? The tips in this article will help you turn things around.
Learn how to conduct a job analysis and create an ideal candidate profile prior to posting your job opportunity.
Are you a victim of upwards bullying? These tips can help.
Top ten tips for volunteer management and retention
Having trouble getting your volunteers to stick around for the long haul? These tips on volunteer retention might help.
Taking the plunge: Employee giving campaigns in your nonprofit organization
Thinking about starting an employee giving program at your nonprofit? Check out these tips to make it a smooth process.
How to successfully screen candidates
Original broadcast date: Thursday, January 30, 2014 Summary: This session will give you the tools...
Speaking Up: Increasing transparency in hiring in the nonprofit sector
Could a lack of transparency in your hiring process damage your organization’s reputation?
Before you post a job, it’s essential that you understand the legal implications of hiring.
Networking: Making it work for you
If traditional networking events either scare or bore you, check out these unique alternatives.
Are you returning to work after a parental leave? Check out these tips for a smooth transition.
Ten New Year’s resolutions for your nonprofit career
Follow these ten tips to re-invigorate your career in 2014!
Human Resources Q&A: Before the Job Posting! (Part 1 of a 3-part series)
Whether hiring to fill an existing position or for a brand new one, these tips will help you prepare for writing your next job posting.
Getting into the Spirit of Giving with GivingTuesday
Highlights from the CharityVillage team’s involvement with the first annual GivingTuesday event.
CAREER Q&A: MY BOSS IS A MICROMANAGER!
Follow these tips to better cope with a micromanaging boss.
Finding the right balance: What to do if your job doesn’t feel like a good fit
If you're working in a nonprofit job that seems like a less-than-ideal fit for your values or work style, you're not alone.
Performance Matters! (Part 4 of a 4 part series)
Follow these four tips to better prepare for performance evaluations.
Career Q&A: How do I know if the job offer is a good match for me?
Learn how to tell if a job is a good fit for you before you accept the offer.
How to hire successfully during the holiday season
Need to post a job in December? Follow these tips for successful holiday hiring.
Putting it in writing: Getting started with policies and procedures
How policies and procedures can help keep things running smoothly at your nonprofit.
Before the Job Posting: Best Practices for Success
Original broadcast date: Thursday, October 24, 2013 Summary: This session will give you...
Performance Matters! (Part 3 of a 4-part series)
Learn how to offer coaching and feedback to your employees.
The nonprofit leap: Turning a volunteer gig into paid employment
Want to turn your volunteer gig into a paid position? Check out these tips from people who have made the jump from volunteer to employee.
Career Q&A: How to land a job virtually
If you're looking to relocate but are finding it tough to travel for job interviews, these tips might help.
A conversation worth continuing: Does the nonprofit sector still have a glass ceiling?
Are Canadian women still challenged by a glass ceiling in the nonprofit sector?
Investing in talent: How and why foundations are supporting professional development
Foundations are increasingly investing in the professional development of nonprofit professionals.
HUMAN RESOURCES Q&A: PERFORMANCE MATTERS! (PART 2 OF A 4-PART SERIES)
Follow these tips to identify the right individual goals and objectives for your employees.
CAREER Q&A: JOB SEARCHING WHILE ON A WORK VISA
How to be upfront about your work visa or desire to relocate without putting off potential employers.
Human Resources Q&A: Performance Matters! (Part 1 of a 4-part series)
Find out what to measure and why it’s important in this first part of a four-part series on performance management.
Career Q&A: I think I’ve been blackballed
The Canadian nonprofit sector can be a pretty small place. So what do you do if you think a former employer has blackballed you?
Seven tips to help you facilitate an effective meeting
A professional facilitator offers her tips on how to keep meetings on track and productive.
The Raiser’s Edge Revealed: Tips for new users
Starting a new job that requires you to use Raiser’s Edge? These tips will help you to hit the ground running.
Ageism in the nonprofit sector: Confronting the issue of age discrimination
Does ageism exist in the nonprofit sector?
Human Resources Q&A: Termination – Plan for it! (Part 3 of 3)
Faced with a need to limit operational expenses? Terminating employees isn’t your only option.
Career Q&A: Setting realistic expectations about compensation
Wanting to jump into the nonprofit sector but not sure if your salary expectations are reasonable? Our Career Q&A columnists are here to help.
Creating a workplace wellness program
Tips for creating a workplace wellness program on a tight budget.
All about mentoring: Nonprofit mentoring programs are taking off all across the country
Nonprofit leaders across the country are recognizing the value of mentoring.
Human Resources Q&A: Termination – Plan for it! (Part 2 of 3)
When planning for a termination, make sure you carefully consider all of the details.
Career Q&A: How to effectively represent your extensive nonprofit experience
If you've been working in the nonprofit sector for many years, follow these tips to best summarize your experience to a potential employer.
Sparking innovation in your organization with professional development
Creating true innovation requires connecting with people and ideas that might normally exist outside our usual network. Here’s how professional development can help.
Results from the 2013 Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary & Benefits Study are now available
The only Canadian report to provide a detailed picture of salary and benefits packages exclusively in the nonprofit sector is now fully updated for 2013.
Employee health is organizational wealth
Ignoring employee health carries big risks. Find out how to promote healthy practices within your workplace.
HUMAN RESOURCES Q&A: TERMINATION – PLAN FOR IT!
Preparing for a termination is one of the most stressful parts of HR management. Planning ahead can help both you and the employee in question.
CAREER Q&A: DEALING WITH EMPLOYMENT GAPS ON YOUR RESUME
Not sure how to explain a gap in your employment history on your resume? Check out these tips!
How to gain and retain top performers
Are you doing everything you can to attract and retain top talent to your organization?
