Hybrid? Remote? What jobseekers want is a clear workplace culture.

This article was originally published on Challenge Factory and is reprinted with permission. The last couple of years have seen organizations looking to any and all sources of information for how to navigate pandemic decisions…including university grads going through the hiring...

How nonprofits can better ally with Indigenous organizations

Considering that The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada was established over 14 years ago, why has the sector failed to take a more meaningful role in an area where its support could make a real difference? In our recent...

Retain your nonprofit staff with this key leadership style

Read Part I in this series, Retaining our devoted people: It's now or never, here. With a deeper understanding of the psychological needs for resilience, we can turn your attention to providing leadership that will support the fulfilment of these...

Retaining our devoted people: It’s now or never

Read Part 2 in this series, Retaining our devoted people: It's now or never, here. Something has changed and it’s making us nervous. We didn’t expect it, we can’t quite explain it, and yet here it is: nonprofits are bleeding...

Four tips to a stronger grant budget

Funding your organization’s initiatives is an important part of sustaining your organization’s work long-term. For many nonprofit organizations, some or the majority of that funding will likely come from grants. When writing grant applications and proposals, it’s imperative that your...

Tips and trends to help you recruit and retain valuable staff during an HR crisis

It’s no secret that Canada’s labour market has undergone a transformation over the past 2 years.  The impact of COVID-19 has caused a lot of people to re-evaluate not only their work but also their place within the workplace.  ...

Four steps to incorporating empathy into your leadership practices

This article was originally published on YMCA WorkWell and is reprinted with permission. The theme for Mental Health Week 2022 was empathy. What a great theme! We all need to build our empathy skills, and we’d all feel more seen, understood and...

New 2022 Canadian nonprofit sector salary & benefits report reveals pandemic compensation trends

Want to learn more about how to put the 2022 Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary & Benefits Report to work at your organization and in your career? Watch our free webinar recording!  Editor’s Note: Click here to download the report’s Table...

The secret to recession-proofing your fundraising this Fall

With Fall right around the corner, organizations are planning their fundraisers, everything from galas to golf tournaments. But how can organizations ensure that they are making the most of their Fall fundraisers, and with the current recession, how are they...

Managing Emotions in Workplace Conflict

Original Broadcast Date: September 22, 2022 Summary: Conflict is inevitable in the workplace, yet 70% of people deal with it by avoiding it. Many comment that it's the emotional intensity that poses a challenge for them. But not all conflict...