2024 Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary & Benefits Report Infographic

How are nonprofit salaries and benefits changing as we continue to deal with the cost-of-living crisis? Access detailed salary information relevant to organizational size and region. Plus, if you are looking for a role in the nonprofit sector, the 2024...

‘Crisis of care’: Building livable, fulfilling helping careers

This article was previously published by CareerWise and is reprinted with permission. “We know enough of our own history by now to be aware that people exploit what they have merely concluded to be of value, but they defend what they love.”...

The top 10 things your nonprofit needs to be successful

Running a nonprofit or charity isn’t an easy task. To be successful, an organization needs to be doing a wide variety of things right, and leaders have to keep an eye to integrating key practices into existing operations, while keeping...

CharityVillage Connects: Bill S-279: A Proposal to Measure the Diversity of Boards of Canadian Charities

In 2019, the Senate of Canada published Catalyst for Change: A Roadmap to a Stronger Charitable Sector. Among its recommendations was a suggested amendment to the Income Tax Act to require charities to report on the diversity of their boards...

Building Adaptive Structures: Navigating Uncertainty Across Areas

This blog series aims to equip charities with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate uncertainty effectively, leveraging opportunity and risk analysis for decision-making, and creating adaptive structures for sustained success. Check out Part 1 and Part 2 of the article...

Essential HR resources for workplace harassment investigations in nonprofits

Running a nonprofit is a constant juggle: raising funds, managing programs, and making a real difference. The last thing you need is a workplace harassment complaint landing on your desk. Let's face it, it’s concerning and stressful, time-consuming, and can...

Request for Proposals (RFPs) – Best Practices

This article explains the steps for posting a Request for Proposal (RFP) on the CharityVillage website, along with best practices to help you receive the highest number of feasible submissions and to increase equity and transparency for all potential submissions. ...

Creating disability inclusive workplaces — Dispelling myths and applying universal design principles to foster disability inclusion

Imagine securing your ideal job and sitting across from your new manager or supervisor during your onboarding session. Now, picture this person asking you: "What resources or tools do you need to thrive in this role? What do you need...

HR compliance 2024: Download all essential HR policies for your nonprofit

Feeling overwhelmed by labour law compliance? You're not alone. Many nonprofits dedicate themselves to making a difference, but keeping up with regulations can fall by the wayside. Forget the lectures on why compliance is important–you've likely heard it enough. This...

Strategic decision-making: Using opportunity & risk analysis for better outcomes

This blog series aims to equip charities with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate uncertainty effectively, leveraging opportunity and risk analysis for decision-making, and creating adaptive structures for sustained success. Check out Part 1 and Part 3 of the article...