How Bill S-279 aims to measure the diversity of Canadian charitable boards: An interview with Senator Ratna Omidvar

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...

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...

Nonprofit leadership your way: How to lead with strong character

This article was previously published by Kathy Archer, Leadership Development Coach, and is reprinted with permission. When you leave the meeting, what do people on your nonprofit team say about you? If you stood out in your employees' minds, and they...

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...

Unlocking synergy: Don’t miss out on golden opportunities to advance your organization

Are you overlooking valuable opportunities to significantly advance your organization because you're unsure how to recognize them? Golden opportunities refer to those rare instances where your existing strengths can be leveraged to achieve something greater than the sum of their...

PAVRO: Connecting leadership and learning

Ontario’s nonprofit sector is a significant job creator, a strong enabler of volunteer engagement, and a critical program and service delivery partner to the government. Employing over 844,000 workers[1] in Ontario and contributing $65 billion to the economy, Ontario’s nonprofit...

How trends can affect volunteer programs and how they can thrive

Let me pose a couple of questions to you: Do you understand the trends that can affect volunteerism and the delivery of volunteer programs? Have you taken a step back to see where gaps exist and how to address them?...

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...

Board Revolution: Rethinking Nonprofit Governance for Organizational Impact

Original Broadcast Date: June 13, 2024 Summary: When it comes to nonprofit governance, the status quo isn’t working. Board members feel undervalued and disengaged, EDs are overwhelmed, and organizations don’t have the strategic leadership they need. In this session, we...

CharityVillage Connects: Disconnection to Collective Action: Highlights from the 2024 CanadaHelps Giving Report

The 2024 CanadaHelps Giving Report contains some disturbing news – it found that for the eleventh year running, the number of Canadians making donations to charities has declined.  According to the report, this alarming downward trend in donations seems to...