Canada’s Volunteer Awards – Celebrating Canadians who make a Difference

  The Call for Nominations is Now Open for Canada’s Volunteer Awards 2024  The Canada’s Volunteer Awards (CVA) is accepting nominations until June 12, 2024. Now is your chance to recognize the impact that outstanding volunteers, not-for-profit organizations, social enterprises,...

Empowering organizations through the 2024 ParticipACTION Community Challenge presented by Novo Nordisk

Finding a balance between work and wellness is crucial in a fast-paced world. The 2024 ParticipACTION Community Challenge presented by Novo Nordisk helps people in communities across Canada get active where they live, learn, work and play. When organizations participate...

Leveraging AI for Career Advancement in Nonprofits

Original Broadcast Date: May 9, 2024 Summary: Explore innovative ways to unlock the potential of AI in propelling your career within the nonprofit sector. Learn how to utilize AI to enhance your soft skills, demonstrate a passion for organizational causes,...

Here’s how we can all make a difference for youth who have a disability and want to work

Photography courtesy Hilary Gauld | One for the Wall Photography and Canadian Down Syndrome Society Did you know that in 2022, 27% of Canadians aged 15 and older had at least one disability? That amounts to eight million Canadians. And...

How to sustainably enhance your nonprofit’s space with Green Standards

Are you looking to refresh your nonprofit's workspace without tapping into your precious budget? Green Standards offers a unique way to acquire high-quality, gently used furniture, fixtures, and equipment from Fortune 500 companies at no cost, allowing you to focus...

Charity resilience: Navigating uncertainty with confidence and strategy

This blog series aims to equip charities with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate uncertainty effectively, leveraging opportunity and risk analysis for decision-making, and creating adaptive structures for sustained success. Part 1: Leading with confidence in uncertain times In...

The new ideal workplace: How flexibility benefits caregivers – and everyone else

This article was previously published by CareerWise and is reprinted with permission. The fastest-growing workplace identity group is “caregiver,” according to a recent survey by workplace equity platform Syndio, with 73% of the U.S. workforce having some type of current caregiving responsibility. Canada is...

Microaggressions, racism, and workplace conflict: An Interview with Paula Allen from TELUS Health

In our March 2024 CharityVillage Connects podcast episode, we explored an alarming Telus Health report that indicated Canadian workers are losing up to 55 working days per year due to workplace conflict.  As part of our discussions, we interviewed Paula...

6 Factors Small Nonprofits Should Consider When Choosing Donor Software

One of the most important aspects of fundraising is having a method to track the information of people who support your organization and manage your donor relationships. Many organizations do not have a dedicated system to track their donors. They...

Voices of experience: The role of people with lived experience across the charitable sector

After a decade in international development and peacebuilding, last year I started working in mental health in the nonprofit sector at the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) National Office. I’ve observed many common themes and best practices from both fields,...