Why you need to strengthen your character to lead better

Want to learn how to build trust with your nonprofit team? We've partnered with the author for a free webinar on June 6 for nonprofit leaders on this topic. Click here for details and to register. What you do and...

How and why you should diversify food-based celebrations in your workplace

The story goes that we eat together to show trust, that we demonstrate by sharing food that it is not poisoned. Of course, that story doesn’t take into account allergies, cultural differences, and personal needs when it comes to food....

Culture: The charity sector’s missing ingredient

Want to learn more on this topic? We've partnered with the author to present a free webinar on May 23! Click here for details and to register. As more and more people look for meaning in their work - up...

Creating a culture of wellness at your nonprofit: Advice from this year’s Employee Recommended Workplace Awards winners

“Many people want to work for organizations whose mission they love and support,” an HR consultant once told me, “but they really ought to be looking for those that offer a superior human resources experience.” This is especially true in...

Intercultural Competence: The missing link in diversity and inclusion initiatives

Want to learn more about this topic? We've partnered with the authors to present a free webinar on May 9. Register here. #MeToo. Generational divides. Political differences. Workplace trust. Virtually every major issue confronting us in the work world today...

On the front-lines of the future of work: Why managers need career tools and confidence

The world of work is changing. We see it in our own organizations, we read about it daily, we hear it at family gatherings and social get togethers with friends. With so much changing and so much at stake, it...

NextGen Leaders: Seven tips for overcoming Impostor Syndrome

NextGen Series: This is the fourth article of five in our new series focused on the next generation of leadership in the nonprofit sector. Read the first, second, third and fifth articles. There is also a corresponding webinar for new & aspiring leaders...

Building the culture you want at your nonprofit

Your organizational culture is the sum total of your shared beliefs, values, and practices – in short, the unique environment of your organization, or what makes your organization stand out! Culture is a hot topic in people management and building...

The Small Nonprofit Podcast: Overcoming ableism with Liz Chornenki

When you’re designing for any process, system or event, you’re designing for everyone. In this episode, Liz Chornenki, the annual giving officer at YWCA Toronto, shares some practical steps to internal and external design with accessibility in mind! Ableism -...

The Small Nonprofit Podcast: Strategic planning with Ashley Whitworth

We all know that a strategic plan is so important for organizational growth and operations - but it can feel overwhelming and expensive. In this episode, Ashley Whitworth, senior manager at BDO, teaches us how to run a strategic planning...