Going slow to go fast: Finding our focus and flow

This article was originally published on the Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia blog and is reprinted with permission. Reaching our limit These days everywhere we turn there are conversations about burnout, staffing challenges, and how to create boundaries around work. In our...

The power of connection

What is the first word that comes to mind when you think about your interactions, connections, and relationships with others? Maybe it’s joy or happiness but it might also be conflict or exhaustion.   Our relationships, both at work and in...

How to ask for a raise at your nonprofit job

Wondering how much of a raise you should be asking for? Watch our recorded webinar to get tips and insights from the brand new 2022 Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary and Benefits Report. Click here to watch the webinar. Why does...

What’s all the buzz about quiet quitting?

This article was originally published on Career Musings and is reprinted with permission. Not only has “The Great Resignation” put employees in the driver’s seat, but the new craze of Quiet Quitting seems to be doing just that. Employees are re-evaluating their...

Your fall job search checklist

Are you considering a job change? If so, fall is a great opportunity to begin your nonprofit career search. Specifically, fall is a period when many organizations post higher than usual volumes of openings online. This posting trend can already...

Can you negotiate your salary in a nonprofit environment?

The nonprofit world is focused on providing community services to the public with no intention of earning a profit. Unfortunately, people often think that this mission statement means that those who work in nonprofit organizations are not able to earn...

Are you thinking of becoming a manager?

Becoming a manager is a natural progression in a career journey. The role of a manager is appealing as it may lead to more influence, increased pay, and the opportunity to have more control over the direction of your career....

3 reasons you should hire a career coach

Coaching is a process that aims to enhance performance, improve clarity, and focus on the present rather than on the past or future.  The International Coaching Federation has listed the many benefits of coaching -  including increased self-confidence (80%), improved...

CharityVillage Connects: “The Great Resignation”: Is it impacting Canada’s nonprofit sector?

Is "The Great Resignation” real?  And is it impacting the Canadian nonprofit sector? In this episode, our host, CharityVillage President Mary Barroll, asks these questions and explores other important workplace trends, including whether nonprofits seen as a desirable career path...

Addressing the “Great Resignation”

Does it feel like everyone is quitting their job these days? There is a lot of discussion on the “Great Resignation” backed up with statistics indicating that many are leaving their jobs in the US due to overwork and burnout....