It’s not just fun and Games: The volunteer legacy of large-scale sporting events

When big sporting events come to town, what volunteer legacy do they create?

Giving, Volunteering and Participating: Latest survey results from Statistics Canada

The new Giving, Volunteering and Participating Survey has just been released by Statistics Canada. We break down all the important information in this article.

Waiting but not idle: How to keep potential volunteers engaged with your organization

How do you engage potential volunteers who don’t yet have a role within your organization? We talked to the experts for tips.

How to recruit paid volunteers

Corporations are increasingly giving staff paid time off to volunteer in their communities. Are you taking advantage of this emerging trend?

A skills-based volunteering model that delivers value to both companies and communities

How a skills-based volunteering partnership between AstraZeneca Canada and the Toronto Kiwanis Boys and Girls Clubs might set a new model for Canadian organizations and businesses.

The tool that every volunteer coordinator needs

Don’t risk losing potential volunteers – keep your volunteers engaged with this simple tool.

Focusing on shared value: The changing nature of nonprofit and business partnerships

Partnerships between nonprofits and businesses no longer revolve around funding applications and donation cheques. Instead, nonprofits and businesses are focusing on shared value.

The changing face of volunteering in Canada

The traditional approach to volunteering in Canada is changing – but what does this mean for Canadian nonprofits? And how can your organization ensure you aren’t left behind?

The science of motivation

Learn how to use the science behind human motivation to create a positive, meaningful relationship with your volunteers.

When it’s no longer working: How an organization can gracefully exit from a volunteer relationship

It’s a situation no one wants to find themselves in – having to let go of a long-time volunteer. Learn how to do it with grace and compassion with these tips.