The Department of Finance Canada invites Canadians to participate in the pre-budget consultations in advance of the Federal Budget. Pre-budget consultations provide an opportunity for Canadians to contribute to shaping the Government of Canada’s policies and priorities for Canada’s future. Share your insights by taking the questionnaire or sending in a formal submission. Time Commitment: […]
In honour of International Women’s Day 2025 (IWD25) and this year’s theme, “Accelerate Action”, the Women’s Nonprofit Network launched a storytelling campaign to spotlight the diverse experiences of women in the nonprofit sector—including cis and trans women, as well as genderfluid and nonbinary individuals who experience gender-based barriers in the sector. The Women’s Nonprofit Network […]
This article is the third in a three-part series – check out the first and second articles. In Part 1 of our series, we examined the growing challenges of employee dissatisfaction and disengagement and explored how leadership can reverse these trends through authentic listening, collaboration, shared decision-making, and the implementation of Objective-Centric Risk and Uncertainty Management (OCRUM). Part 2 […]
Editor’s Note: If you’d like to learn more about how to deal with difficult clients or customers, check out our self-paced, online course that covers this topic in detail. Have you ever answered your workplace phone, only to be met with an agitated caller? You weren’t expecting it, you’re overwhelmed, and it feels like they’re […]
Registration is now open for the Harassment Education Advisory Response Team (HEART) Program on April 25, 2025, hosted by CharityVillage in partnership with Workright. This comprehensive training is designed to equip nonprofit leaders and professionals with the knowledge and tools to prevent and address harassment and bullying in the workplace. As part of the live course, […]
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety published a free Workplace Mental Health Toolkit for Canadian organizations. The toolkit aims to help organizations foster a supportive environment for workplace mental health by helping employers and leaders cultivate workplace cultures where employees feel safe, respected, and valued. The toolkit includes informative videos, practical checklists, infographics, […]
The 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer reveals a substantial shift to acceptance of aggressive action, with political polarization and deepening fears giving rise to a widespread sense of grievance. According to the Edelman Trust Institute‘s latest global research study, 61% of respondents globally have a moderate or high sense of grievance, which is defined by a belief that government […]
CERIC is now accepting proposals to develop innovative resources in career counselling and development. Individuals and organizations (e.g., education, community-based, private, etc.) are invited to submit project proposals for career development-related research or learning. Project Areas: Deadline to submit your complete application: March 19, 2025 Results will be announced: Early June 2025 Projects expected to […]
The Ontario Trillium Foundation invites applications for the Ontario Trillium Foundation Capital Grants. The objective of the grant program is to improve community facilities and physical spaces. The capital grants provide one-year funding to enable organizations to respond to the capital needs of Ontario’s communities. Application Deadline: March 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET. Term length: Maximum […]
This article was previously published by Law For Non-Profits and is reprinted with permission. This article is the third in a three-part series – check out the first and second articles. It’s important that the directors are at arm’s length from one another. What does “arms-length” mean? The term “at arm’s length” describes a relationship where persons […]