8 tips for a mobile job search

Job hunting is hard.  To even land an interview, much less a job offer, candidates need a well-crafted resume, cover letter, and online application to stand out from the crowd.  However, this application process becomes incredibly more challenging for many...

Use these 7 types of rest to fight burnout

In a culture where hustling is commended, working long hours is a brag, and exhaustion is a competition, it can be hard not to feel burned out. Burnout is a state of mental, physical, and/or emotional exhaustion. It is caused...

How the CFRE benefits Canadian fundraisers

Interested in learning about the benefits of the CFRE credential? We’ve partnered with CFRE International to offer a free webinar on February 2. Register here. The CFRE. Those four letters you’ve seen after the names of your fundraising peers. What do...

Fall back in love …. with your work

Who do you want to be?   What makes you an exceptional leader?   Imagine that you had one brave wish for your career, what would it be?   What happens when you read the questions above?    Your mind is probably drinking in...

Answering “Tell me about yourself”

“Tell me about yourself.”   While many people can fumble on answering this question in a job interview, it is actually very simple to answer. That is if you know how to approach answering it correctly.   Why do interviewers ask this question?  There...

Going slow to go fast: Finding our focus and flow

This article was originally published on the Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia blog and is reprinted with permission. Reaching our limit These days everywhere we turn there are conversations about burnout, staffing challenges, and how to create boundaries around work. In our...

The power of connection

What is the first word that comes to mind when you think about your interactions, connections, and relationships with others? Maybe it’s joy or happiness but it might also be conflict or exhaustion.   Our relationships, both at work and in...

How to ask for a raise at your nonprofit job

Wondering how much of a raise you should be asking for? Watch our recorded webinar to get tips and insights from the brand new 2022 Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary and Benefits Report. Click here to watch the webinar. Why does...

What’s all the buzz about quiet quitting?

This article was originally published on Career Musings and is reprinted with permission. Not only has “The Great Resignation” put employees in the driver’s seat, but the new craze of Quiet Quitting seems to be doing just that. Employees are re-evaluating their...

Your fall job search checklist

Are you considering a job change? If so, fall is a great opportunity to begin your nonprofit career search. Specifically, fall is a period when many organizations post higher than usual volumes of openings online. This posting trend can already...