Join us in celebrating the 2024 winners of the CharityVillage Awards! These winners were announced on November 20, 2024, at our annual conference, and now is your chance to hear more about their exceptional achievements. With winners in categories such as volunteer management, workplace mental health, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and overall staff and volunteer […]
When it comes to creating accessible and inclusive workplaces, Canada still has a long way to go, and that includes the nonprofit sector. Our recent CharityVillage Connects podcast episode, Accessible Workplaces: Is the Canadian Nonprofit Sector Falling Behind? explores this topic in detail. For the podcast, we spoke with a variety of accessibility experts, including […]
Disability management is a crucial aspect of HR in nonprofits, and it isn’t just about paperwork and policies. It’s about supporting employees during challenging times. In nonprofits, where compassion and community are core values, effective disability management is essential. Let’s explore how to handle disability claims with empathy, efficiency, and compliance. Before we dive in, […]
According to the 2022 Canadian Survey on Disability, the employment rate for persons with disabilities currently sits at 62%. While this figure has risen in recent years, it’s clear that more work can be done to create more inclusive and accessible workplaces that welcome Canadians with disabilities. In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we talk […]
This article was previously published by Mindset Mental Health Strategy and is reprinted with permission. Eight million Canadians reported a disability in 2022, and 39% said it was related to mental health (Statistics Canada, 2024). That’s a significant chunk of the workforce (3.12 million people!) dealing with invisible barriers that can get in the way of […]
How can the nonprofit sector better support, fund, and collaborate with Indigenous-led organizations and Indigenous communities? Our recent CharityVillage Connects podcast episode, Reconciliation and the Nonprofit Sector: Where Are We Now? explores possible answers to this important question. As part of our discussions with Indigenous leaders, we spoke to Tim Fox, a member of the […]
To mark Canada’s 4th annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, in this episode, we’re checking in with Indigenous nonprofit leaders from across the country to hear what they have to say about whether any progress has been made in how the nonprofit sector supports, funds and collaborates with Indigenous-led organizations. We’ll spotlight some powerful […]
This article was previously published by CareerWise and is reprinted with permission. How do you build and lead a team of professionals who excel in their tasks and exceed your department’s targets? Some of the ways managers can achieve this have been well-documented and many are in use in practice. But one critical element is often still […]
Once the application deadline has passed, it is time to shortlist. Shortlisting is the process where a job competition narrows down all applicants to a selected number who will be offered an interview. Refer to the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) section for DEI considerations when shortlisting. Step 1 – Determine the number of candidates […]
CharityVillage Connects: Dissatisfied and Disillusioned: Nonprofit Professionals are Unhappy at Work
A new report has highlighted a disturbing and perhaps surprising finding: Job satisfaction in the nonprofit sector appears to be lower than in either the private or public sector. In a sector that focuses on meaningful work, what is driving a significant number of workers to feel dissatisfied? And what does this mean for the […]
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