A step-by-step guide to help you take your nonprofit career to the next level in 2022

It’s finally here - 2022!  At this early time of the year, a lot of us start to review how far we have come along in our lives and consider some of those lifelong dreams we have yet to achieve....

Tips to landing a social impact leadership position

A new year can mean new opportunities to advance your career and social impact. If you’re hoping to transition to or grow your career within the social impact sector, you’re in luck! Nonprofits, grassroots organizations, and social enterprises across the...

CharityVillage Connects: Workplace Mental Health in the Age of COVID

Join our host, CharityVillage President Mary Barroll, to learn how nonprofits can better support their staff and volunteers when it comes to mental health. We speak to experts about burnout, isolation and depression, as well as potential solutions designed to...

Going back to school for a nonprofit program: Pros and cons

Attending post-secondary is a big decision.  Not only does attending school take time, energy, and money, but depending on your field and career, attending post-secondary school does not always equate to career growth, especially in the nonprofit sector.  Therefore, if...

The post-interview email: Templates and advice

Job hunting isn’t easy. In fact, it can sometimes feel like a never-ending marathon. So, once you finish your interview, it often feels like the last stretch is over. However, there are still several steps that job hunters can do...

What’s next for 2022? 12 questions to help you get ready for the year ahead

This article was originally published on Big Cheese Coaching's blog and is reprinted with permission. This year’s edition of Big Cheese Coaching's annual “12 Questions” marks my 10th year of sharing this annual reflection guide. Some new questions for the...

A year-end message from CharityVillage President Mary Barroll

In the 25 years since CharityVillage was launched, Canada and the world has faced many threats and challenges. This past year, though, has been especially arduous -- and perilous -- for nonprofits and charities.  The pandemic disproportionately impacted the Canadian...

A fine farewell: Eliminating a mitigation requirement for older employees

Job hunting is rarely easy. While some experts say that it may be easier to find a new job when you are currently working, either way, the process can be a grind. With steep competition today, applicants often go on three,...

Stop setting goals and do something more important first

Every year at this time, my clients tell me about the goals that their companies organizations are working on for the upcoming year and the resolutions that everyone is making.  Goals are important.  They help us connect to our vision, and, if done correctly, they can help us stay...

Expressing Thanks at Work: Better in Person or Text?

Is it better to express thanks to someone in person, in video, or text? Many people may have a belief that thanking someone in-person is ideally the best way.  However, with the past two years being predominantly a virtual work...