October 26, 2022
June 09, 2022Let’s simply skip all of the platitudes about the challenges of COVID and move straight to the learning; what did you learn about your organization during COVID? As we slowly (and perhaps prematurely) start to see the light at the end of the tunnel for COVID, each and every type of organization, and this especially includes non-profits, should take advantage of the opportunity to debrief the COVID chock and what it taught us about each of our organizations. There are lots of learning opportunities during COVID. Warren Buffett, in an admittedly different context, said that when the tide goes out, you get to see who has been swimming naked. COVID exposed the naked parts (and personnel) of a lot of organizations. However, COVID also exposed a lot of people who were wearing brilliantly and beautifully designed swimwear (to stretch the saying). COVID exposed the fact that organizations had inner strengths that were previously unacknowledged, underappreciated, and likely underutilized.
June 22, 2022This informative slide deck from a 2015 presentation hosted by Imagine Canada can assist organizations in foreseeing and addressing the potential legal liabilities arising from the use of volunteers, how risk management strategies can reduce these risks, and how Volunteer Agreements can be used to better manage volunteer relations and reduce the legal risks.
June 17, 2023Pride month is a time to celebrate everything that’s unique and special about the 2SLGBTQ+ community. However, behind all the festivities and celebrations, there are a lot of organizations working tirelessly behind the scenes who would appreciate all the help they can get. Here are 10 Canadian 2SLGBTQ+ organizations you should consider supporting this Pride Month: