Overwhelm and burnout – what’s the difference?

This article was originally published on CareerWise – “Your source for career development news and views.” We are time-crunched and over-scheduled, with demands from our work and personal lives that can make us feel overwhelmed. Who hasn’t looked at their to-do list...

True Freedom

Tell me what you goin’ do to me Confrontation ain’t nothin’ new to me You could bring a bullet, bring a sword, bring a morgue But you can’t bring the truth to me ~ Kendrick Lamar I believe the truth...

The Intercultural Development Continuum (TM): An organizational development tool for changing and improving how diversity is managed

In the aftermath of the deeply disturbing racist, brutal, and fatal act against George Floyd, and the revelation of similar acts against other black people, Indigenous people, and people of colour, one wonders if organizations are thinking about and reviewing...

Programs in a virtual world: Pivoting in-person programming online

The Mosaic Institute is a think-and-do tank that brings together people, communities, and nations to advance pluralism and reduce conflict. We operate through people-to-people engagement to create common ground by building mutual empathy and understanding. We believe that Canada's diversity...

Three tips for virtual programming for children and youth

Greenway-Chaplin Community Centre (GCCC) is a neighbourhood-based organization that provides programs for children and youth and facilitates community events and volunteer opportunities for neighbours to meet, connect and get to know each other. For over 30 years, GCCC has been empowering strong...

Vocational fulfillment and quality service: Tapping into capacity and creativity to maximize contribution

Want to learn more on this topic? We've partnered with the author to present a free webinar on July 13. Details and registration here. There is a direct relationship between high levels of vocational fulfillment and enhanced quality of service....

What does social finance mean for charities?

Want to learn more on this topic? We've partnered with Imagine Canada to present a free webinar on June 25. Click here for more details and to register. An increasing number of private investors are looking for opportunities to invest...

Dare to lead with Amal Elmi and Bailey Greenspon

This past week, we’ve all been taking the necessary action to support the Black Lives Matter movement and holding space for difficult and necessary conversations both at work and at home. As you likely know, the work for anti-racism and...

Helping your NFP Organization Weather the Economic Storm

Original broadcast date: Thursday, May 28, 2020 Summary: The global health crisis has placed world markets in a precarious position with no end in sight. In this time of uncertainty, we’ve seen many not-for-profit organizations across Canada struggle to retain...

Surviving founders with Susanna Kislenko

Having become a parent, I now understand how hard it is for parents to let go of their babies. When my boys are not with me, I worry about them all the time. But I’m also learning that controlling them...