Don’t apply, don’t speak up or don’t stay? How to design for belonging and success

This article was previously published by CareerWise and is reprinted with permission.  When individuals from underrepresented equity-deserving groups don’t apply, don’t speak up and don’t stay, success is a challenge for all involved. How can we, as employers and career development professionals, engage every...

Caring for yourself while caring for others

Working in the impact space is often a paradox. On the one hand, knowing you’re making a difference is tremendously satisfying. On the other hand, the long hours can be physically exhausting, and the work itself can be emotionally draining....

Upskilling, DEI, and more: 5 key charitable sector trends to pay attention to in 2024

Charities, and the people who work with them as paid staff and unpaid volunteers, are often the unspoken heroes of our society. From accessible community programming to education to creating art and culture activities, charities help nourish people’s minds, bodies,...

CharityVillage Connects: Celebrating the 2023 CharityVillage Award Winners

On November 29, at the CharityVillage Conference & Awards, we announced this year’s winners in a variety of categories, including fundraising, workplace mental health, and diversity, equity & inclusion, as well as, outstanding individual impact. As 2023 comes to a...

Workplaces need to take action on 2SLGBTQIA+ hate. Here’s how.

This article was previously published by CareerWise and is reprinted with permission. We’ve come a long way in the fight for 2SLGBTQIA+ rights. Our dignity as two-spirit, queer and trans people is recognized more often in our homes and workplaces than it...

The balancing act: Delegating work but not micro-managing

This article is an excerpt from our free Essential Leadership Skills Guide: An Introduction to People Management. Sometimes the difference between being a good leader and a micromanager is a fine line. Micromanaging is when a person excessively controls every...

OHSA and AODA Compliance Responsibilities for Nonprofits: Understand Your Obligations and How to Implement Them

Original Broadcast Date: December 7, 2023. Summary: Managing workplace compliance requirements can be a daunting challenge for nonprofit employers, especially when you add the complexities of a remote or hybrid workforce, sometimes spread across multiple locations.   Add to that the...

Nonprofit award winners celebrated at 3rd annual CharityVillage Conference & Awards

On November 29, we hosted our third annual Conference and Awards. As part of the festivities, award winners were named in 19 categories. More than 700 nonprofit professionals, leaders, and volunteers from across Canada joined the event to take part in...

Crafting change: Tackling nonprofit issues with human-centricity

Fellow advocates of change – I’m glad you’ve found your way here. As you read through this blog post – and move on to deep-dive into our Case Studies and participate in the RISE Program after 🤞🏻 – imagine me...

What nonprofits can expect in 2024 and how to be better prepared: Budgeting in a sea of uncertainty

As we step into 2024, nonprofits face a unique set of challenges and opportunities. The landscape is changing rapidly, marked by economic fluctuations, evolving donor expectations, and an increasingly digital world. In this second part of our insightful series, "What...