We spend more than half our waking hours at work, so when work becomes stressful, it can have a disproportionate impact on our well-being. And when the cause of stress is conflict, it also affects our ability to do the...
Anyone who’s ever worked in an office setting has likely experienced the dreaded “toxic workplace” scenario - and if you haven’t… kudos to you for being either extremely lucky or an incredibly perceptive job-seeker when it comes to recognizing healthy...
The most important benefit that Canadian registered charities and other qualified donees receive is the ability to issue “official donation receipts”. Unfortunately, many charities do not understand the receipting requirements and this can result in compliance problems for those charities...
This year, the 150th anniversary of Canadian Confederation is being celebrated and commemorated all across Canada. For many, 2017 may mark a possible transitional moment in this country between witnessing the truth of our colonial history and moving toward a...
Although most people’s eyes glaze over at the sound of the word governance, thinking it’s purely about the structure and rules of an organization and its by-laws, the sharp reality is that governance can make or break your organization. How...
Want to learn more about how you can improve your listening skills? We partnered with the author for a free webinar - watch the recording here. Think of a time when you were in a conversation and you felt truly...
For any organization, developing an expedient and efficient operational strategy is a primary concern. Then there’s the need to promote clear internal communication, an inclusive environment and to ensure the whole team is on board with the mission. These objectives...
Here’s a statistic many of you may not be aware of: nearly 17 million Canadians have done volunteer work during their lives. Stated differently: about 59% of Canadians aged 15 and older, have volunteered. That’s a lot of volunteering by...
There is a prevailing assumption that millennials would rather network with one another through virtual communities and social media than meeting face to face. The question is: is this true in the nonprofit sector in Canada? Or is this just...
Want to learn more about this topic? We partnered with the author for a free webinar on March 23. Click here to watch the full recording. $12-$18 billion dollars of free money available for the taking (or holding on to)...