Managing leaves of absence, accommodation and requesting medical documentation: Best practices for Canadian nonprofits

Managing employee leaves can be challenging for nonprofit organizations, especially those operating without a dedicated human resources team. As we navigate the evolving landscape of the post-pandemic workplace, the challenges surrounding leaves of absence and medical requests have become increasingly complex. Nonprofits need to know how to properly classify a leave of absence, know the […]

7 tips to raise more now and into the future

Interested in learning how to raise more at your next fundraising event? We’ve partnered with Trellis to offer a free webinar on July 20. Register here. Fundraising events aren’t going anywhere, and while events remain a great way to raise funds today, organizations often leave them there.  But, modern organizations are incorporating tactics to raise 20% […]

How to create an effective crowdfunding video

Why do people use images on their campaign pages? Because people pay more attention to visuals than just plain text, right? Although that is true, have you thought about using video instead? Not only can you tell a visual story and show gratitude to your donors by sharing videos of your project’s progress, but using a video can double your […]

New data reveals stark picture of COVID-19 impacts on Canadian nonprofit and charity staff

This article is an excerpt from Human Resources Impact of COVID-19 on Canadian Charities and Nonprofits, a report published by CharityVillage and The Portage Group. The full report covers staffing, volunteering, and the use of government subsidies and relief programs and is based on a survey completed by 1,361 Canadian charities and nonprofits in February 2021. […]