Red Cross Rapid testing program creates “peace of mind” for homeless shelter

On a cold day in March 2020, the Transition House Coalition of Northumberland was providing emergency shelter for 24 people, two more than they had beds for. The next day COVID-19 restrictions forced them to shut down, leaving two dozen people with nowhere...

Expressing Thanks at Work: Better in Person or Text?

Is it better to express thanks to someone in person, in video, or text? Many people may have a belief that thanking someone in-person is ideally the best way.  However, with the past two years being predominantly a virtual work...

3 Ways to Say Thanks (at Work) Better and More Meaningfully

Your people are working hard. Times are challenging. And they are digging in and producing good work. You want to acknowledge this and thank them for their efforts. Specifically, you want to thank them individually for more impact. But you...

Expressing thanks at work: It’s good for you and for others

When was the last time someone said thank you at work? When have you last expressed thanks to someone else? How did it land? Was it meaningful? Or did it feel awkward? Expressing meaningful appreciation and acknowledgement can drive engagement,...

Background and Criminal Record Checks for Candidates and Volunteers: Guidance for Nonprofits and Charities

Original Broadcast Date: Tuesday, October 5, 2021 Summary: Performing a pre-employment background check equips employers and volunteer managers with key information about a candidate's past that might influence whether or not they are a good fit for the current position....

CharityVillage announces new screening services for recruiting staff and volunteers

As the trusted recruitment partner to Canada’s nonprofit sector, CharityVillage is excited to announce new screening services to assist organizations when recruiting staff and volunteers. In partnership with ModoHR Technologies Inc (“ModoHR”), CharityVillage will now offer the ability for nonprofits...

While nonprofits remain hopeful about a post-pandemic future, 42% expect further decline in staff morale

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...

Report reveals “significant negative impact” on volunteerism due to COVID-19

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...

Apply to become a member of the National Advisory Committee for Canada’s Volunteer Awards

Until April 8, 2021, Canada’s Volunteer Awards (CVA) will be accepting applications for its National Advisory Committee (NAC). Members of the National Advisory Committee play a leading role in the selection of Canada's Volunteer Awards recipients by reviewing nominations and...

Virtual recruitment from posting to onboarding: Tips from CharityVillage

Over the past year, nonprofits across Canada have had to adjust to many new ways of doing business, including hiring. For most organizations, every step in the hiring process has now gone virtual. While this has been a steep learning curve for many, the...