Volunteer Engagement – CharityVillage

CharityVillage Connects: Celebrating the 2023 CharityVillage Award Winners

CharityVillage — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 15:00:39 +0000

On November 29, at the CharityVillage Conference & Awards, we announced this year’s winners in a variety of categories, including fundraising, workplace mental health, and diversity, equity & inclusion, as well as, outstanding individual impact. As 2023 comes to a close, let’s come together to celebrate the commitment, passion and drive that will keep Canada’s […]

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Nonprofit award winners celebrated at 3rd annual CharityVillage Conference & Awards

CharityVillage — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 17:59:06 +0000

On November 29, we hosted our third annual Conference and Awards. As part of the festivities, award winners were named in 19 categories. More than 700 nonprofit professionals, leaders, and volunteers from across Canada joined the event to take part in panel discussions, network with their colleagues, and, of course, celebrate the award winners! 2023 Award […]

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The volunteer management lifecycle: Refresh or reboot?

Lori Gotlieb — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 21:29:00 +0000

The volunteer management cycle is the best practice model for the lifecycle of volunteer engagement and for many years has been the foundation of important best practices such as planning, screening, policy development, and onboarding and offboarding procedures that volunteer programs follow. It sets the framework for many of our best practices, policies, and procedures. […]

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What nonprofits can expect in 2024 and how to be better prepared

Enkel — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 14:00:54 +0000

Want to learn more on this topic? Join us and Enkel for a free webinar on November 23, Getting Your Not-For-Profit Organization’s Financial Operations Ready for 2024. Register today. This article is the first in a two-part series exploring the four big trends shaping the new year. In an ever-evolving landscape, nonprofits find themselves at […]

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Addressing the volunteer shortage: An Interview with Megan Conway from Volunteer Canada

CharityVillage — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 14:00:14 +0000

In our August 2023 CharityVillage Connects podcast episode, we spoke with volunteer engagement professionals from across the country to determine how organizations might address the volunteer shortage that is impacting programs and communities. As part of the episode, we interviewed Megan Conway, President & CEO of Volunteer Canada. During our conversation, Megan offered key insight […]

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BC Non-Profit Conference Countdown – Final Speaker Line-up!

Lorelynn Hart — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 17:18:19 +0000

The Volunteer BC & BCACG Conference is around the corner – October 26 & 27 in Richmond, BC. This is a great event for non-profits, charities, and volunteers. The FINAL Speaker Line-Up and Schedule is out! Why Join Us? This event is your chance to discover new approaches and reimagine how your organization can thrive. […]

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CharityVillage Connects: Disappearing Volunteers: The Looming Crisis for Nonprofits

CharityVillage — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 15:38:18 +0000

A perfect storm is threatening the very foundation of Canada’s nonprofit sector. A severe shortage of volunteers has led to the cancellation and suspension of critical programming and services across Canada and, in some cases, the closure of entire organizations. In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we explore why so many volunteers simply didn’t return […]

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Should you hire volunteers?

Karen Knight — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 13:58:09 +0000

This article was previously published by Karen Knight Consulting and is reprinted with permission. Some organizations hesitate to hire volunteers for staff positions. Or it doesn’t even occur to them! Here’s why I think you should at least have a second look at this pool of potential staff. I had someone ask me a question recently: […]

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WUSC International volunteer information session – Spotlight on Jordan!

WUSC — Thu, 18 May 2023 13:59:39 +0000

Have you ever been curious about entering the global development sector? Have you ever wanted to exchange your unique skill set for an opportunity to volunteer abroad?  International volunteering provides you with an experience where you are able to directly contribute your skills to development. This experience is unlike any other, as you are placed […]

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Adapting and evolving – PAVRO celebrates 25 years of volunteer engagement leadership in Ontario

Heather Johnson — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 14:53:19 +0000

Ontario’s nonprofit sector is a significant job creator, a strong enabler of volunteer engagement, and a critical program and service delivery partner to the government. Employing over 844,000 workers[1] in Ontario and contributing $65 billion to the economy, Ontario’s nonprofit sector has never been more critical for Ontarians. Integral to the success of the entire […]

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