We often talk about burnout, compassion fatigue and the need for resiliency in our workforce. We are beginning to reckon with the reality that it is our systems that are failing, not our workers. What will it take to create...
In Canada, there are many grants and funding opportunities open to nonprofit organizations and growing businesses. Some are specifically designed to support hiring or skills training, while others are geared toward social development programs or innovative research projects. Because grants...
Ever heard the saying, “You’re only as good as the people you surround yourself with?” That age-old adage most certainly applies to your nonprofit’s board of directors. If your board is engaged, diverse, and well-connected, you’ll likely propel your organization...
This article is an excerpt from Conscious Service: Ten Ways to Reclaim your Calling, Move beyond Burnout, and Make a Difference without Sacrificing Yourself (Hazelden Publishing, Publication Date: April 2022) and is reprinted with permission. What happens to our health when our happiness...
Why have some nonprofits missed out on the digital revolution? In our latest episode of the CharityVillage Connects podcast, we spoke to sector experts who say now is the time for Canadian nonprofits and charities to embrace digital transformation, especially...
When you hire an employee in Ontario with no talk of a set end date, the presumption is that the relationship will continue more or less forever. Of course, this is not by any means a practical expectation. Employers change,...
Original Broadcast Date: August 11, 2022 Summary: Having a sound budget is essential for every nonprofit and charity. A sound budgeting process allows organizations to better manage their funds and provides greater transparency to funders. However, creating a good budget...
In this episode, host Mary Barroll explores a bit of a mystery: Why, with incredibly sophisticated technology within easy reach, are some nonprofits still struggling to adapt and take advantage of digital tools? Is it simply a question of cost?...
As a lawyer, whenever I speak to organizations who have found themselves on the receiving end of a wrongful termination claim by a former employee, I tend to ask “why”. Why didn’t they have an employment contract in place? Why...
Upcoming webinar: Budgeting and forecasting for nonprofits & charities Want to learn more about budgeting best practices? Join our upcoming webinar with CharityVillage—“Budgeting and Forecasting for Nonprofits & Charities”—on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at 10 am PT / 1 pm...
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