Introverts in the nonprofit world

This article explores the unique challenges of being an introvert employee in the nonprofit sector.

Growing Younger: Youth recruitment in an aging nonprofit sector

A rapidly aging Canadian workforce, coupled with a decline in birth rates, creates a looming challenge for employers across job sectors — that of replacing retirees. In the nonprofit world, where limited funds and job insecurity are inevitable, the mean age of employees has reached an unparalleled 43.3. Despite increased competition among young graduates in the workforce, recruiting young staff for nonprofits has become particularly difficult — and exceedingly pressing.

Charity watchdogs: An intelligent development?

Are charity watchdogs a good idea or are they misrepresenting the sector?

Weathering the job search

Searching for a new job can be a creative and rewarding process, but when your efforts don't turn into an offer quickly, the task can become frustrating, demoralizing, even anxiety-provoking.

Demystifying mobile giving: How it works and can work for your nonprofit

Is there some use for mobile giving for smaller organizations? This article cuts through the hype to see mobile giving for what it is: a unique tool with a great deal of potential.

Keep your donors and stakeholders close to you

In nonprofit marketing, a great deal of the time and effort goes into finding new donors, volunteers and supporters, causing many nonprofits to ignore their existing stakeholders.

Volunteering is the new Botox: Inject some into your life

Mayo Clinic research study indicates that volunteering is good for your health.

Mobile will change everything

Mobile is the future of nonprofit marketing.

Help wanted in the nonprofit sector: Skilled immigrants need not apply?

When Erick came to Canada, he had a master’s degree in psychology from an American university and over 10 years of experience in community work. He says now that he also had a “false sense of confidence” in his expectation to find appropriate employment.

The Canadian nonprofit sector: A health warning for UK big society?

Article discusses the UK government’s Big Society proposal and discusses the pitfalls of government funding.