Preparing for a Difficult Workplace Conversation

Original Broadcast Date: August 15, 2024 Summary: One of the most asked about topics in workplace conflict resolution is "How to prepare for a difficult conversation like giving someone feedback about a 'problem' behaviour." While we may consider them difficult,...

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...

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...

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...

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...