HR Trends And Insights For Nonprofits

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What nonprofits get wrong about “perks” (and what to do instead)

In nonprofit organizations, where salaries are constrained by government funding and fundraising dollars, employers frequently offer additional benefits beyond base compensation to enhance the employee experience. Remote work, flexibility, generous time off policies, and professional development opportunities are commonly framed as “perks.”

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Passing the Torch: Succession Planning in Founder-led Nonprofits

Every founder hopes the organization they built will outlast them. Yet too many founders wait until it’s too late to prepare for a leadership transition. Succession planning isn’t just about finding “the next in line”—it’s about safeguarding your mission, your people, and the trust your organization has built.

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Online training is more accessible (and critical) than ever for nonprofits

Across the nonprofit sector, organizations are rethinking how they support and train their people. The shift to online learning may have started for convenience, but it brings benefits we now can’t do without: access, equity, and impact.

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Insights from HR Checkup: Most organizations have no succession plan, no policy for ethical AI use

HR Checkup gathered responses from hundreds of nonprofits and charities across Canada to explore the state of human resources practices in the sector.

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How to be the nonprofit every fundraiser wants to work for

Nonprofits constantly struggle to hire and keep great fundraisers, with the average tenure of a development professional being just 16 months. Competition for talent is fierce, whether it’s for roles focused on individual donors, corporate partners, or grant fundraising. Seasoned fundraisers often choose to fly solo as consultants and fractional directors of development, thinning out the talent pool even more.

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Let’s Imagine Podcast Episode 30: Beyond Inclusion: Decolonizing Workplaces and Centering Cultural Safety

In this powerful new episode of Let’s Imagine, host Bruce MacDonald welcomes Eden Fineday — award-winning nêhiyaw (Cree) journalist, changemaker, and Publisher of IndigiNews.

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Passion versus exhaustion: 2025 Changemaker Wellbeing Index reveals toll on Canada’s non-profit workers

The strength of Canada’s communities depends on the people behind it. New data from Future of Good and Environics Research shows non-profit and charitable workers are facing complex wellbeing challenges that demand our collective attention.

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Tech talent in Canada’s nonprofit sector: What HR professional in nonprofits need to know

The following insights come from a comprehensive report — Canada’s Nonprofit Tech Workforce by the Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience — which analyzes the state of tech work in nonprofits. It highlights systemic challenges in hiring, retaining, and supporting digital talent — and outlines why HR leadership and people strategy are more important than ever.

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The importance of salary scales

Establishing clear salary scales is crucial for nonprofits to attract and retain qualified staff, ensuring compensation aligns with industry standards and organizational budgets. This practice promotes transparency, equity, and financial sustainability within the organization.

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Toxic working environment: information sheet for nonprofits

Learn how to identify, prevent, and address toxic workplace environments with expert insights from Marie-Hélène Chèvrefils of Evō conseils.

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Building Cultural Competency and Cultural Safety

Developing cultural competency and ensuring cultural safety are essential for organizations aiming to create inclusive environments that respect and acknowledge diverse cultural backgrounds. This involves continuous learning, self-reflection, and the implementation of policies and practices that address power imbalances and promote equitable interactions.

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Deep Work Week: A Strategy for Uninterrupted Focus and Innovation

Implementing a 'Deep Work Week' involves dedicating uninterrupted periods to focus on cognitively demanding tasks, thereby enhancing productivity and fostering innovation. This strategy aligns with Cal Newport's concept of deep work, which emphasizes minimizing distractions to achieve peak concentration and efficiency.

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