On the front-lines of the future of work: Why managers need career tools and confidence

The world of work is changing. We see it in our own organizations, we read about it daily, we hear it at family gatherings and social get togethers with friends. With so much changing and so much at stake, it...

NextGen Leaders: Seven tips for overcoming Impostor Syndrome

NextGen Series: This is the fourth article of five in our new series focused on the next generation of leadership in the nonprofit sector. Read the first, second, third and fifth articles. There is also a corresponding webinar for new & aspiring leaders...

CSR vs. Nonprofit: Which is the right career fit for you?

There’s a growing interest in making a difference in the world. Heather Mak, manager, sustainability for Deloitte Canada, puts it this way: “We’ve reached a point of uncertainty and disruption – you can look no further at the global political...

Eight tips to help you decide on a career in CSR or in the nonprofit sector

Traditionally, those who wanted to have a job that made an impact on the world would look for work in the nonprofit sector. Today, while this is still a viable option, others are looking at whether working in corporate social...

How volunteering can increase your chances of getting a job

Volunteering allows you to gain experience, develop skills, and figure out what types of roles and responsibilities are best for your next move. In a way, you can think of volunteering as a tester job, but one that has the...

Women and nonprofit work: Ontario Nonprofit Network’s Decent Work for Women initiative

Want to learn more on this topic? We've partnered with the Ontario Nonprofit Network to present a free webinar on April 4 to explore this subject more fully. Register here. At the 2018 Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Congress in...

Questionnaire D’Évaluation De Carrière

Votre carrière durera environ 10 000 jours, et vous gagnerez probablement entre 1,5 et 4 millions de dollars sur cette période. Dans le monde d’aujourd’hui, il est fort probable que votre carrière passe par plusieurs phases bien distinctes. Pour faire...

What “good” career management looks like

This article is an excerpt from Retain and Gain: Career Management for Non-Profits and Charities, a free publication from CERIC. Click here to download your copy. Executive directors shared with us their concerns about setting goals and having career conversations...

Newly released 2019 Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary & Benefits Report reveals current compensation trends

Want to learn more about how to put the 2019 Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary & Benefits Report to work at your organization? Register now for our free webinar on February 21! Editor's Note: Click here to download the report's Table...

Getting off the runaway train: How nonprofit staff can find work-life balance

Early in the classic Stuart Maclean story, “Dave Cooks the Turkey”, Dave’s wife explains to him the pressures she feels. She says, “My life is a train. I’m a train dragging everyone from one place to another...that’s my job. I’m...