Episodes
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Episode 25 – Accessible Workplaces: Is the Canadian Nonprofit Sector Falling Behind?
According to the 2022 Canadian Survey on Disability, the employment rate for persons with disabilities
currently sits at 62%. While this figure has risen in recent years, it’s clear that more work can be done to
create more inclusive and accessible workplaces that welcome Canadians with disabilities. In this
episode of CharityVillage Connects, we talk to accessibility experts from across the sector to find out
about the challenges and barriers that contribute to this employment gap, along with what nonprofit
organizations like yours can do to address these barriers within workplaces, programming, and
communities.
Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance
Ryan Straschnitzki, Founder, Straz Strong Foundation
Ingrid Muschta, Director of Special Projects and Innovation, Ontario Disability Employment
Network (ODEN)
Wanda Deschamps, Founder and Principal, Liberty Co
Lorin MacDonald, Human Rights Lawyer and Accessibility Advocate
Anthony Frisina, Speaker, Author, and Consultant
David Lepofsky, Chair, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance
About your Host
Mary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background
in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was
appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada’s largest job portal for
charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister
company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada’s No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that
connects top employers with top students and grads.
CharityVillage Resources from this Episode
CharityVillage eLearning: OHSA and AODA Compliance Training for Employees
CharityVillage eLearning: OHSA and AODA Compliance Training for Leaders and Supervisors
Additional Resources from this Episode
We've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:
Canadian Survey on Disability, 2017-2022 (Statistics Canada)
Employment Strategy for Canadians with Disabilities (Government of Canada)
Canadian Income Survey, 2021 (Statistics Canada)
$956-million downtown Toronto courthouse plagued by accessibility issues, provincial report
finds (Toronto Star)
Billion-dollar Accessibility Bungle, Video by David Lepofsky, 14- min version, 49-min version
New Toronto Courthouse’s Disability Barriers Hit the Toronto Star’s Front Page (AODA Alliance)
Roadblocks on the career path: Challenges faced by persons with disabilities in employment
(Canadian Human Rights Commission)
Ontario Disabilities Employment Network (ODEN) Training Opportunities Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (Government of Ontario)
Will Toronto ever lose its basement bathroom problem? (NOW Toronto, 2017)
Workplace Accommodations: Low Cost, High Impact (Job Accommodation Network, US, 2020)
Canadian Human Rights Act (Canadian Human Rights Commission)
Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification Professional Training
Canadian Association for Supported Employment
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Accessible Workplaces: Is the Canadian Nonprofit Sector Falling Behind?
According to the 2022 Canadian Survey on Disability, the employment rate for persons with disabilities
currently sits at 62%. While this figure has risen in recent years, it’s clear that more work can be done to
create more inclusive and accessible workplaces that welcome Canadians with disabilities. In this
episode of CharityVillage Connects, we talk to accessibility experts from across the sector to find out
about the challenges and barriers that contribute to this employment gap, along with what nonprofit
organizations like yours can do to address these barriers within workplaces, programming, and
communities. -
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Episode 24 – Reconciliation and the Nonprofit Sector: Where Are We Now?
To mark Canada’s 4th annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, in this episode, we’re checking in with Indigenous nonprofit leaders from across the country to hear what they have to say about whether any progress has been made in how the #nonprofit sector supports, funds and collaborates with Indigenous-led organizations. We’ll spotlight some powerful examples of how settler-led and Indigenous-led organizations are creating better working relationships, and hear from Indigenous leaders on what more the sector needs to do to advance reconciliation work.
Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance
Janine Manning, Executive Team Lead, Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund Frances Sanderson, Executive Director, Nishnawbe Homes Nation Cheong, Vice President, Community Impact and Mobilization, United Way Greater Toronto Tim Fox, Vice President, Indigenous Relations and Equity Strategy, Calgary Foundation Jane Rabinowicz, President and CEO, McConnell FoundationWith special comments from
Mark Blumberg, Lawyer, Blumbergs Professional Corporation The Honourable Ratna Omidvar, C.M., O.Ont., Senator for Ontario, The Senate of CanadaAbout your Host
Mary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada’s largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada’s No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.
CharityVillage Resources From This Episode
CharityVillage Connects: How Bill S-216 Could Transform the Canadian Nonprofit Sector Forever CharityVillage Connects: Indigenous Leaders Discuss Truth and Reconciliation in the Nonprofit SectorAdditional Resources From This Episode
We've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action Canadian charities giving to Indigenous charities and qualified donees - 2019 (Blumbergs) Allowing the Community to Decide for Itself (Toronto Star, 2023) Calgary Foundation: Reconciliation The Declaration of Action (The Circle) McConnell commits $30M in capital transfers to Indigenous-led foundations (2023) National Indigenous Economic StrategyLearn more and #listen to the full interviews with the guests here.
#charity #indigenous
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Episode 24 – Reconciliation and the Nonprofit Sector: Where Are We Now?
To mark Canada’s 4th annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, in this episode, we’re checking in with Indigenous nonprofit leaders from across the country to hear what they have to say about whether any progress has been made in how the nonprofit sector supports, funds and collaborates with Indigenous-led organizations. We’ll spotlight some powerful examples of how settler-led and Indigenous-led organizations are creating better working relationships, and hear from Indigenous leaders on what more the sector needs to do to advance reconciliation work.
CharityVillage Resources From This Episode
· CharityVillage Connects: How Bill S-216 Could Transform the Canadian Nonprofit Sector Forever
Update: Bill S-216 has now been passed “in essence” via Bill C-19, the Budget Implementation Act. Bill C-19 included measures that changed the “direction and control” requirements that regulate charities who work with non-charities.According to Senator Ratna Omidvar, sponsor of Bill S-216, “These are big and important changes. They provide a path to get rid of the deeply embedded form of systemic racism that was contained in the Income Tax Act. In its place will be strong, accountable and effective partnerships based on mutual respect.”
Bill S-216, otherwise known as the Effective and Accountable Charities Act, sought to amend the Income Tax Act to empower charities by allowing them to more effectively collaborate with a wider range of organizations, including those without charitable status, which the Act refers to as “non-qualified donees”. Proponents of the Bill said the amendments were necessary to get rid of burdensome and expensive redtape and outdated legal bureaucracy. But the key shift proposed by Bill S-216 is much more aspirational: to eliminate the deeply-rooted and historic paternalism that many see embedded in the current rules about how charities can operate.
In this episode, we speak with Senator Ratna Omidvar, sponsor of Bill S-216, and with other nonprofit sector experts to explore the pros and cons of this legislation, as well as the deeper implications of what it means for Canadian charitable organizations now that it’s become law.
· CharityVillage Connects: Indigenous Leaders Discuss Truth and Reconciliation in the Nonprofit Sector
Please note: This podcast discusses topics that may be distressing and awaken memories of past traumatic experiences and abuse. Support is available for anyone affected by their experience at residential schools or by related reports. The National Indian Residential School Crisis Line provides 24-hour crisis support to former Indian Residential School students and their families toll-free at 1-866-925-4419. Immediate emotional support is available by contacting the Hope for Wellness Help Line toll-free at 1-855-242-3310, or by online chat at hopeforwellness.ca.
In this episode, upon the first anniversary of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we’ll hear unique perspectives from Indigenous leaders from across Canada on what September 30 means to them, the painful legacy it symbolizes, and how, together, we can hopefully move forward. Underlying these discussions is the role that Canadian nonprofits can play in supporting Indigenous-led charitable activities. Considering that The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada was established over 14 years ago, why has the sector failed to take a more meaningful role in an area where its support could make a real difference? Tune in to this special episode of CharityVillage Connects to hear from Indigenous leaders about how the nonprofit sector can better support, and ally with, Indigenous-led organizations and communities.
Additional Resources From This Episode
We've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:
· Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action
· Canadian charities giving to Indigenous charities and qualified donees - 2019 (Blumbergs)
· Allowing the Community to Decide for Itself (Toronto Star, 2023)
· Calgary Foundation: Reconciliation
· The Declaration of Action (The Circle)
· McConnell commits $30M in capital transfers to Indigenous-led foundations (2023)
· National Indigenous Economic Strategy
Learn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.
Mary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada’s largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada’s No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.
#charity #podcast #nonprofit
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Episode 23 – Succession Crisis: Is the Nonprofit Sector Ready?
The challenges around leadership succession that the nonprofit sector is currently facing are nothing new. Back in 2019, the Senate Report, “Catalyst for Change: A Roadmap to a Stronger Charitable Sector” highlighted the issue and made recommendations calling on the federal government to work with the nonprofit sector to find solutions. Fast forward five years and what was already considered a serious problem has morphed into a full-blown crisis as many nonprofit leaders opted for early retirement during the pandemic. Is the sector prepared to navigate this crisis? Listen to sector experts discuss how organizations can better manage leadership transitions in this episode of CharityVillage Connects.
Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance
Dave Hutchinson, President and Leadership Talent Partner, Cause LeadershipKathy Archer, Leadership Development CoachNick Chambers, Partner, Social Impact Practice, BoydenJen Vachon, Director, Programs and Advocacy, Fora: Network for ChangeWith special comments from:
The Honourable Ratna Omidvar, C.M., O.Ont., Senator for Ontario, The Senate of CanadaThe Honourable Paulette Senior, Senator for Ontario, The Senate of CanadaAbout your Host
Mary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada’s largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada’s No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.
CharityVillage Resources from this Episode
2024 Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary & Benefits ReportAdditional Resources from this Episode
We've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:
Catalyst for Change: A Roadmap to a Stronger Charitable Sector (Senate of Canada, 2019)Exploring the Looming Leadership Deficit in the Voluntary and Nonprofit Sector (The Philanthropist, 2007)The demographic time bomb : mitigating the effects of demographic change in Canada (Senate of Canada, 2006)Weekly Report 2.07.26 on Long-term sustainability (Charity Insights Canada Project, 2024)Millenials to Generation Z in the workforce (CBC, 2024)Kevin Calloway on The Current (CBC, 2022) Fora: Network for Change Rise on Boards programLearn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.
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Episode 23 – Succession Crisis: Is the Nonprofit Sector Ready?
The challenges around leadership succession that the nonprofit sector is currently facing are nothing new. Back in 2019, the Senate Report, “Catalyst for Change: A Roadmap to a Stronger Charitable Sector” highlighted the issue and made recommendations calling on the federal government to work with the nonprofit sector to find solutions. Fast forward five years and what was already considered a serious problem has morphed into a full-blown crisis as many nonprofit leaders opted for early retirement during the pandemic. Is the sector prepared to navigate this crisis? Listen to sector experts discuss how organizations can better manage leadership transitions in this episode of CharityVillage Connects.
Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance
Dave Hutchinson, President and Leadership Talent Partner, Cause LeadershipKathy Archer, Leadership Development CoachNick Chambers, Partner, Social Impact Practice, BoydenJen Vachon, Director, Programs and Advocacy, Fora: Network for ChangeWith special comments from:
The Honourable Ratna Omidvar, C.M., O.Ont., Senator for Ontario, The Senate of CanadaThe Honourable Paulette Senior, Senator for Ontario, The Senate of CanadaAbout your Host
Mary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada’s largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada’s No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.
CharityVillage Resources from this Episode
2024 Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary & Benefits ReportAdditional Resources from this Episode
We've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:
Catalyst for Change: A Roadmap to a Stronger Charitable Sector (Senate of Canada, 2019)Exploring the Looming Leadership Deficit in the Voluntary and Nonprofit Sector (The Philanthropist, 2007)The demographic time bomb : mitigating the effects of demographic change in Canada (Senate of Canada, 2006)Weekly Report 2.07.26 on Long-term sustainability (Charity Insights Canada Project, 2024)Millenials to Generation Z in the workforce (CBC, 2024)Kevin Calloway on The Current (CBC, 2022) Fora: Network for Change Rise on Boards programLearn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.
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Episode 22 – Dissatisfied and disillusioned: Nonprofit professionals are unhappy at work
A new report has highlighted a disturbing and perhaps surprising finding: Job satisfaction in the nonprofit sector appears to be lower than in either the private or public sector. In a sector that focuses on meaningful work, what is driving a significant number of workers to feel dissatisfied? And what does this mean for the future given the existing talent crunch and the need for recruiting younger demographics to work in the sector? In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, listen to sector experts weigh in on this concerning trend and what might be done to turn it around.
Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance
Steven Ayer, President and Founder, Common Good StrategiesWendy Cukier, Founder and Academic Director, Diversity InstituteRyan Erb, Executive Director, United Way Perth-HuronZahra Esmail, CEO, Vantage PointPamela Uppal-Sandhu, Director of Policy, Ontario Nonprofit NetworkAbout your Host
Mary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada’s largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada’s No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.
CharityVillage Resources from this Episode
The 2024 Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary & Benefits ReportAdditional Resources from this Episode
We've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:
The Burden of Care: Addressing Challenges in Employment in the Nonprofit SectorDiversity Is Our Strength: Improving Working Conditions at Canadian Nonprofits (Imagine Canada)Living Wage CanadaOntario Living Wage NetworkDecent Work (Ontario Nonprofit Network)Decent Work Pathways (Ontario Nonprofit Network)Decent Work for Women (Ontario Nonprofit Network)Learn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.
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Episode 22 – Dissatisfied and disillusioned: Nonprofit professionals are unhappy at work
A new report has highlighted a disturbing and perhaps surprising finding: Job satisfaction in the nonprofit sector appears to be lower than in either the private or public sector. In a sector that focuses on meaningful work, what is driving a significant number of workers to feel dissatisfied? And what does this mean for the future given the existing talent crunch and the need for recruiting younger demographics to work in the sector? In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, listen to sector experts weigh in on this concerning trend and what might be done to turn it around.
Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance
Steven Ayer, President and Founder, Common Good StrategiesWendy Cukier, Founder and Academic Director, Diversity InstituteRyan Erb, Executive Director, United Way Perth-HuronZahra Esmail, CEO, Vantage PointPamela Uppal-Sandhu, Director of Policy, Ontario Nonprofit NetworkAbout your Host
Mary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada’s largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada’s No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.
CharityVillage Resources from this Episode
The 2024 Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary & Benefits ReportAdditional Resources from this Episode
We've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:
The Burden of Care: Addressing Challenges in Employment in the Nonprofit SectorDiversity Is Our Strength: Improving Working Conditions at Canadian Nonprofits (Imagine Canada)Living Wage CanadaOntario Living Wage NetworkDecent Work (Ontario Nonprofit Network)Decent Work Pathways (Ontario Nonprofit Network)Decent Work for Women (Ontario Nonprofit Network)Learn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.
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Episode 21 – Bill S-279: A Proposal to Measure the Diversity of Boards of Canadian Charities
In 2019, the Senate of Canada published Catalyst for Change: A Roadmap to a Stronger Charitable Sector. Among its recommendations was a suggested amendment to the Income Tax Act to require charities to report on the diversity of their boards in their annual filings. Senator Ratna Omidvar, co-author of the report, has since proposed Bill S-279 to amend the Income Tax Act to do just that. Join us in this episode of CharityVillage Connects, where we talk to Senator Omidvar and other sector experts to learn more about the bill, what it would mean for charities, and the current state of equity and diversity in Canada’s nonprofit leadership.
Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance
Senator Ratna Omidvar, Independent Senator for Ontario, Senate of CanadaDr. Wendy Cukier, Founder and Academic Director, Diversity InstituteLeslie Woo, CEO, CivicActionAnne-Marie Pham, CEO, Canadian Centre for Diversity and InclusionTerrance Carter, Managing Partner, Carters Professional CorporationKate Behan, Managing Director, Charity Intelligence (comments are personal opinion and do not reflect the views of Charity Intelligence)About your Host
Mary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada’s largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada’s No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.
CharityVillage Resources from this Episode
CharityVillage eLearning: Decolonizing the BoardroomCharityVillage eLearning: DEI Best Practices for NonprofitsDiversity in Canada’s Nonprofit Sector (2021)Additional Resources from this Episode
We've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:
Catalyst for Change: A Roadmap to a Stronger Charitable Sector (Senate of Canada)Bill S-279: An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act (Data on Registered Charities)Diversity of charity and non-profit boards of directors: Overview of the Canadian non-profit sector (Statistics Canada)Canada Business Corporations Act (Government of Canada)Diversity and Inclusion in Non-profit Leadership in Ontario: Are We There Yet? (Diversity Institute & Civic Action 2023)The 50-30 Challenge BoardShift by CivicActionLearn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.
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Episode 21 – Bill S-279: A Proposal to Measure the Diversity of Boards of Canadian Charities
In 2019, the Senate of Canada published Catalyst for Change: A Roadmap to a Stronger Charitable Sector. Among its recommendations was a suggested amendment to the Income Tax Act to require charities to report on the diversity of their boards in their annual filings. Senator Ratna Omidvar, co-author of the report, has since proposed Bill S-279 to amend the Income Tax Act to do just that. Join us in this episode of CharityVillage Connects, where we talk to Senator Omidvar and other sector experts to learn more about the bill, what it would mean for charities, and the current state of equity and diversity in Canada’s nonprofit leadership.
Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance
Senator Ratna Omidvar, Independent Senator for Ontario, Senate of CanadaDr. Wendy Cukier, Founder and Academic Director, Diversity InstituteLeslie Woo, CEO, CivicActionAnne-Marie Pham, CEO, Canadian Centre for Diversity and InclusionTerrance Carter, Managing Partner, Carters Professional CorporationKate Behan, Managing Director, Charity Intelligence (comments are personal opinion and do not reflect the views of Charity Intelligence)About your Host
Mary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada’s largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada’s No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.
CharityVillage Resources from this Episode
CharityVillage eLearning: Decolonizing the BoardroomCharityVillage eLearning: DEI Best Practices for NonprofitsDiversity in Canada’s Nonprofit Sector (2021)Additional Resources from this Episode
We've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:
Catalyst for Change: A Roadmap to a Stronger Charitable Sector (Senate of Canada)Bill S-279: An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act (Data on Registered Charities)Diversity of charity and non-profit boards of directors: Overview of the Canadian non-profit sector (Statistics Canada)Canada Business Corporations Act (Government of Canada)Diversity and Inclusion in Non-profit Leadership in Ontario: Are We There Yet? (Diversity Institute & Civic Action 2023)The 50-30 Challenge BoardShift by CivicActionLearn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.
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The 2024 CanadaHelps Giving Report contains some disturbing news – it found that for the eleventh year running, the number of Canadians making donations to charities has declined. According to the report, this alarming downward trend in donations seems to transcend economic circumstances – in other words, data shows that it is not solely caused by a recession, the pandemic or inflationary spikes. What’s driving this trend and what can nonprofits and charities do to reverse it? We talk to sector experts in this episode of CharityVillage Connects to find out.
Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance
Duke Chang, President and CEO, CanadaHelps (https://www.canadahelps.org/en/) Julie Fiorini, General Manager, Donor Services & Brand Marketing, CanadaHelps (https://www.canadahelps.org/en/) Tovah Barocas, President, Earth Rangers (https://www.earthrangers.com/EN/CA/) Justin Scaini, Executive Vice President, Culture and Chief Strategy Officer, Kids Help Phone (https://kidshelpphone.ca/) Omar Visram, Co-Founder and CEO, Enkel Backoffice Solutions (https://www.enkel.ca/) Charlotte Field, Partner, Good Works (https://www.goodworksco.ca/) Cathy Mann, Founder, The Fundraising Lab (https://www.fundraisinglab.ca/)
Today's podcast is brought to you by CanadaHelps, Canada's leading destination for online donations and fundraising. No matter how big or small, charities can rely on CanadaHelps for customizable donation forms, ticketed events, peer-to-peer fundraising, and a full donor management system. Visit forcharities.CanadaHelps.org (https://forcharities.canadahelps.org/) to find out how your organization can join the 26,000 Canadian charities who depend on CanadaHelps every day. CanadaHelps.org (https://www.canadahelps.org/en/) . Giving made simple.
About your Host
Mary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada’s largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada’s No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.
Additional Resources from this Episode
We've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:
2024 CanadaHelps Giving Report (https://www.canadahelps.org/en/the-giving-report/) 2023 CanadaHelps Giving Report (https://www.canadahelps.org/media/The_Giving_Report_2023.pdf) GenWell (https://genwell.ca/) Eco-Anxiety in Children: Anxious for Action (https://earthrangers.com/public/content/wildwire/4.-Anxious-for-Action.pdf) Generosity in Canada (https://sector3insights.com/products/generosity-in-canada/) (Sector3Insights)Fewer charitable donors, less money donated in 2022 (https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/240314/dq240314b-eng.htm) (Statistics Canada) State of the Legacy Nation 2023 (https://www.goodworksco.ca/research/state-of-the-legacy-nation-2023/) (Good Works)Kids Help Phone Launches Largest Youth Mental Health Movement, Feel Out Loud, to Address Crisis in Canada (https://kidshelpphone.ca/publications/kids-help-phone-launches-largest-youth-mental-health-movement-feel-out-loud-to-address-crisis-in-canada) .
Learn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here (https://charityvillage.com/charityvillage-connects-disconnection-to-collective-action-highlights-from-the-2024-canadahelps-giving-report) . -
The 2024 CanadaHelps Giving Report contains some disturbing news – it found that for the eleventh year running, the number of Canadians making donations to charities has declined. According to the report, this alarming downward trend in donations seems to transcend economic circumstances – in other words, data shows that it is not solely caused by a recession, the pandemic or inflationary spikes. What’s driving this trend and what can nonprofits and charities do to reverse it? We talk to sector experts in this episode of CharityVillage Connects to find out.
Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance
Duke Chang, President and CEO, CanadaHelpsJulie Fiorini, General Manager, Donor Services & Brand Marketing, CanadaHelpsTovah Barocas, President, Earth RangersJustin Scaini, Executive Vice President, Culture and Chief Strategy Officer, Kids Help PhoneOmar Visram, Co-Founder and CEO, Enkel Backoffice SolutionsCharlotte Field, Partner, Good WorksCathy Mann, Founder, The Fundraising Lab
Today's podcast is brought to you by CanadaHelps, Canada's leading destination for online donations and fundraising. No matter how big or small, charities can rely on CanadaHelps for customizable donation forms, ticketed events, peer-to-peer fundraising, and a full donor management system. Visit forcharities.CanadaHelps.org to find out how your organization can join the 26,000 Canadian charities who depend on CanadaHelps every day. CanadaHelps.org. Giving made simple.
About your Host
Mary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada’s largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada’s No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.
Additional Resources from this Episode
We've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:
2024 CanadaHelps Giving Report2023 CanadaHelps Giving ReportGenWellEco-Anxiety in Children: Anxious for Action Generosity in Canada (Sector3Insights)Fewer charitable donors, less money donated in 2022 (Statistics Canada) State of the Legacy Nation 2023 (Good Works)Kids Help Phone Launches Largest Youth Mental Health Movement, Feel Out Loud, to Address Crisis in Canada.
Learn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.
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What's the most recent research revealing about the state of Canadian fundraising? Join us in this episode of CharityVillage Connects, where we dig into new reports that reveal the impact of inflation on giving, demographic changes that require new fundraising strategies, and larger sociological shifts that may account for the current downward trend in donations. Listen now, as experts and researchers from across the sector share their findings, concerns, and potential solutions.
Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance
Dr. Paloma Raggo, Director and Principal Investigator, Charity Insights Project Canada (CICP) at Carleton University John Hallward, President, Sector3Insights Wen-Chih O’Connell, Executive Director and President, PayPal Giving Fund Canada Charlotte Field, Partner, Good WorksAbout your Host
Mary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada’s largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada’s No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.
CharityVillage Resources from this Episode
CharityVillage eLearning: Digital TransformationAdditional Resources from this Episode
We've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:
Generosity in Canada: The 2023 Generosity Index (Fraser Institute) The Status of Canadian Fundraising Report 2023 (Blackbaud) State of the Canadian Charitable Sector: Mid-Year Report 2023 (Charity Insights Canada Project) Charity Insights Canada Project Survey on Donor Behaviour (June 2023) Generosity in Canada: Summary Report 2023 (Sector3Insights) The Future of Giving: Looking Beyond the Selfie (PayPal Giving Fund and AGENTSC) Record high charitable giving in 2021 by the fewest donors ever (Statistics Canada) State of the Legacy Nation 2023 (Good Works)Learn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.
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A recent TELUS Health Mental Health Index indicates that employees experiencing workplace conflict lose up to 55 days in productivity per year. The impacts of conflict at work are clear - lost productivity, but also stress and lower mental health scores for the staff who experience it. In this episode, we explore the factors that contribute to workplace conflict, including power dynamics, racism and microaggressions, and mounting workloads, outline an organization’s legal requirements to take action, and provide some practical tips for leaders and staff to address conflict when it happens in your workplace.
Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance
· Paula Allen, Global Leader, Research and Client Insights, TELUS Health
· Eileen Chadnick, Principal, Big Cheese Coaching
· Sarah Albo, Founder, Novel HR
· Rensia Melles, Manager, Clinical Operations Canada, Lyra Health
· Donna Marshall, CEO, Workright Ltd.
· Jackie Laviolette, Partner, Mathews, Dinsdale & Clark LLP
About your Host
Mary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada’s largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada’s No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.
CharityVillage eLearning Courses Mentioned in this Episode
· Mental Health and Psychological Safety at Work Master Certificate Program
· OHSA and AODA Compliance Training Package for Employees
· OHSA and AODA Compliance Training Package for Leaders and Supervisors
Related CharityVillage eLearning Courses
· Communicating Internally
· Working in Teams
· Developing Emotional Resiliency & Self Care
· IDEA Fundamentals
· Introduction to Unconscious Bias
Additional Resources from this Episode
We've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:
· TELUS Mental Health Index reveals workers lose 55 working days per year due to workplace conflict
· Warring Egos, Toxic Individuals, Feeble Leadership: A study of conflict in the Canadian workplace (Psychometrics Canada Ltd)
· Nonviolent Communication: A Language Of Life: Life-changing Tools For Healthy Relationships by Marshall B. Rosenberg
· Workplace harassment and violence impacts over 70% of employees in Canada, study shows (CBC)
· Black Canadians feel their employers are making headway in eradicating anti-Black racism (KPMG)
· Remembering the fatal 1999 OC Transpo shootings: 'I only wish I got to know him better' (Ottawa Citizen)
· Federal court certifies $1.1B class action against RCMP over alleged bullying, harassment (CBC)
· Canadian Human Rights Commission
· Twenty per cent of Canadians experienced increased workplace conflict or aggression (LifeWorks, now TELUS Health)
Learn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.
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Artificial intelligence has taken the world by storm. Its ability to churn out research, generate reports, and create stunning images – all at lightning speed – has generated both excitement and deep anxiety. The impact of AI has already been enormous and the nonprofit world is no exception. With the sector notoriously slow when it comes to investing in technology, the question remains: Will nonprofits embrace these revolutionary new tools or be left in the dust of this whirlwind of change?
Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance
Brendan Howe, CEO and Founder, Techify Alexandra Samuel, Technology Journalist and Author Meena Das, Founder, Namaste Data Beth Kanter, International Nonprofit Thought Leader and Author Jason Shim, Chief Digital Officer, Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience Dan Kershaw, Executive Director, Furniture Bank Charles Buchanan, CEO and Founder, Technology HelpsThis episode of Charity Village Connects is brought to you by the RISE Program. Funded by Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada, this free, self-guided and fully virtual training program is available to all charities and nonprofits looking to leverage user-centric design to update, enhance or add to their services. Visit riseprogram.ca to learn more, register and begin your user-centric design journey today.
About your Host
Mary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada’s largest job portal for charities and not-for-profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada’s No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.
CharityVillage Resources from this Episode
CharityVillage eLearning: Digital TransformationAdditional Resources from this Episode
We've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:
“We can’t refuse to look at artificial intelligence until it passes us by”: a new survey finds that most charities don’t understand how they could use artificial intelligence (Future of Good) Weekly Report: Artificial Intelligence (Charity Insights Canada Project) KPMG in Canada Generative AI Adoption Index ChatGPT The Smart Nonprofit: Staying Human-Centred in an Automated World by Beth Kanter How we created AI photos of poverty without harming those we seek to help (Furniture Bank) The Picture Isn’t Real, The Reality Is (Furniture Bank) An eating disorders chatbot offered dieting advice, raising fears about AI in health (NPR) Microsoft pulls article recommending Ottawa Food Bank to tourists (CBC) KFC apologises after German Kristallnacht promotion (BBC) Journalist says he had a creepy encounter with new tech that left him unable to sleep (CNN) Canadian AI pioneer brings plea to U.S. Congress: Pass a law now (CBC) AI could lead to extinction, experts warn (BBC) We Got Social Media Wrong. Can We Get AI Right? By Alexandra Samuel (JSTOR) Why Furniture Bank Has a Responsible AI Manifesto (Furniture Bank) 8 Steps Nonprofits Can Take to Adopt AI Responsibly by Beth Kanter, Allison Fine & Philip Deng (Stanford Social Innovation Review)Learn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.
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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 and inclusion, as well as outstanding individual impact. Just in time for the holidays, we’re excited to introduce you to some of our 2023 award winners. Join us to celebrate exceptional achievements in the Canadian nonprofit sector in this episode of CharityVillage Connects!
Meet Our Guests
Shannon Caskey, Director of Development, The Darling Home for Kids - Best Fundraising ProfessionalLorenda Calvert, Programs Manager, BC Museums Association - Best Nonprofit Employer - Workplace Mental Health (Under 20 Staff)Ambreen Ahmad, Managing Director, Metro Toronto Movement for Literacy - Best Technological Innovation (Under 20 Staff)Jared Ross, Board President, Metro Toronto Movement for Literacy – Best Technological Innovation (Under 20 Staff)Lais Gomes, Volunteer Manager, Access Pro Bono Society of BC - Best Volunteer Management ProfessionalKat Vriesema-Magnuson, Director of Experiential Learning Programs, Fresh Roots Urban Farm Society – Best Nonprofit Employer - Youth Advancement (Under 20 Staff)Irene Duah-Kessie, Founder and Executive Director, Rise in STEM – Best Individual Contribution to Advancing Youth in the WorkplaceTaya Rtichsheva, Executive Director, U Multicultural Channel – Most Outstanding Impact - StaffCecilia Ching Yee Leung, Volunteer, Chinese Community Policing Centre – Most Outstanding Impact - VolunteerMisha Goforth, Manager of Social Research & Development, Pride at Work Canada / Fierté au travail Canada - Best Nonprofit Employer - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (Under 20 Staff)Tammy Webster, Director of Equity, Let’s Talk Science - Best Volunteer Program (20+ Staff)Isabel Deslauriers, Director of Youth & Volunteer Experience, Let’s Talk Science – Best Volunteer Program (20+ Staff)About your Host
Mary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada’s largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada’s No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.
Additional Resources from this Episode
We've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:
CharityVillage Conference & AwardsFull list of all CharityVillage 2023 Award Winners and FinalistsLearn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.
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In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we take a hard look at the evolving nature of philanthropy and the changing role of foundations in Canada, both public and private, and how they collectively manage over $120 billion in assets. Recent research shows that many Canadians – including those within the sector itself – do not really understand how charitable foundations work, how many billions in assets they are sitting on, and how decisions are made as to who does – and doesn’t – get funding. Is it time for a shakeup in how we approach philanthropy in Canada? Tune into CharityVillage Connects to find out.
Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance
John Hallward, Founder, GIV3Andrew Chunilall, CEO, Community Foundations of CanadaJean-Marc Mangin, President & CEO, Philanthropic Foundations of CanadaMark Blumberg, Lawyer, Blumbergs Professional CorporationPaulette Senior, CEO and President, Canadian Women’s Foundation Liz Liske, Director, Arctic Funders CollaborativeDr. Bruce Lourie, President, Ivey FoundationAbout your Host
Mary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology, and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada’s largest job portal for charities and not-for-profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada’s No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.
CharityVillage Resources from this Episode
CharityVillage Connects: Nonprofit Leadership: It’s all about trustCharityVillage Connects: How Bill S-216 could transform the nonprofit sector foreverCharityVillage Connects: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Canada’s nonprofit sectorAdditional Resources from this Episode
We've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:
Decolonizing Wealth, Second Edition: Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance by Edgar VillanuevaCanadian Foundation Facts (Philanthropic Foundations of Canada)Canadians’ Opinions about Government and the Charitable Sector (Sector3Insights)New disbursement quota is now law and in force – what you need to know (Philanthropic Foundations of Canada)New Qualifying Disbursement Rules and Directed Donations Anti-Avoidance Provisions Complicate Charity Regulation (Mark Blumberg)How much did the largest Canadian private foundations spend in 2021? (Mark Blumberg)More than 2%: A vision for feminist philanthropy (Paulette Senior for The Philanthropist)‘We don’t have a word for philanthropy’ (The Philanthropist)Ivey Foundation to wind up, granting $100 million endowment in 5 yearsMcConnell commits $30M in capital transfers to Indigenous-led foundationsIf charities want to see a vibrant future, they should spend more of their assets today (Globe & Mail)Learn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.
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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 post-pandemic, how current trends are impacting volunteerism in Canada, and what organizations can do to recruit new volunteers and retain those they already have. Can this looming crisis be averted? Hear sector experts weigh in on this critical issue in our latest episode.
Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance
· Megan Conway, President and CEO, Volunteer Canada
· Heather Johnson, President, Professional Association of Volunteer Leaders – Ontario (PAVRO)
· Lisa Mort-Putland, Executive Director, Volunteer Victoria
· Raaj Chatterjee, Co-Founder and CEO, Meaningful Work
· Lori Gotlieb, Volunteer Management Consultant, Lori Gotlieb Consulting
About your Host
Mary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada’s largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada’s No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.
CharityVillage Resources from this Episode
· CharityVillage eLearning: Virtual Volunteering
· CharityVillage eLearning: Volunteer Engagement
· Checklist for Writing Effective Volunteer Postings
· Post a free volunteer listing on CharityVillage
· Search for volunteer opportunities on CharityVillage
Additional Resources from this Episode
We've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:
· Critical lack of volunteers putting Canadian non-profit services at risk: Volunteer Canada (CBC)
· B.C. outreach organizations are struggling to meet demand (CBC)
· 2022 State of the Sector During Uncertain Times (ONN) [Volunteers Are Not Returning, page 9]
· National Action Strategy for Volunteerism (Volunteer Canada)
· Canadian Survey of Business Conditions, Fourth Quarter 2022 (Statistics Canada)
· Senior Volunteering Project: The Impact of COVID and Pandemic Precautions on Senior Volunteers (Volunteer Victoria)
· What Trends Will Impact Nonprofits and Charities in the First Quarter of 2023? (Imagine Canada)
· Let’s talk about the problems with volunteering (The Philanthropist)
· Virtual Volunteering (Volunteer Canada)
· Survey on Volunteer Recruitment (Carleton University) (June 2023)
Learn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.
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Buffeted on all sides from seemingly endless waves of controversies and challenges, nonprofit leadership in Canada finds itself increasingly under the microscope. Public trust in the sector has reached new lows in recent years, and, with donations in decline and as the sector grapples with issues around transparency, accountability, and the lack of diversity at the highest levels, we’re asking: Is it time for a leadership refresh in the nonprofit sector? Tune into CharityVillage Connects to find out.
Bruce MacLellan, CEO, Proof StrategiesSteven Ayer, CEO, Common Good StrategiesMatt Fullbrook, Founder, Fullbrook Board EffectivenessJessie Williams, Director of Business Development and Communications, New Relationship TrustTrish Mandewo, President and CEO, Synergy Executive & BoardsPaulette Senior, CEO and President, Canadian Women’s FoundationDr. Wendy Cukier, Founder, Diversity InstituteMark Blumberg, Lawyer, Blumbergs Professional Corporation John Hallward, Founder, GIV3
Meet Our Guests in Order of AppearanceAbout your Host
Mary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada’s largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada’s No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.
CharityVillage Resources from this Episode
Confidence in charity leaders has fallen sharply over the last two decades: What does this mean for the sector? (June 2021)CharityVillage Connects: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Canada’s Nonprofit Sector (January 2023)CharityVillage Connects: A Home in Government for the Nonprofit Sector (October 2023)Additional Resources from this Episode
We've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:
CanTrust Index by Proof StrategiesA Better Canada Report by Environics InstituteEdelman Trust Barometer Special Report: Business and Racial Justice in Canada (2021)Ontario Nonprofit Network’s Decent Work for Women InitiativeThe 50-30 Challenge Era of uncertainty: How leaders in Canada’s non-profit sector are preparing for 2023 (The Philanthropist)The Foundation for Black Communities Awarded Stewardship of $200-Million Black-Led Philanthropic Endowment Fund by Federal Government (Feb 2023)Learn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.
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One year after we first covered the issue of workplace mental health on CharityVillage Connects, we are back with a wellness checkup on the sector. How are nonprofits faring today, what’s changed since last year, and, perhaps most importantly, what practical steps can sector leaders implement right now to better support the mental health and well-being of their staff and volunteers? Tune in to this special episode to find out.
Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance
Paula Allen, Global Leader, Research and Total Wellbeing and a Senior Vice-President, TELUS Health (formerly LifeWorks)Caroline Kealey, Founder, Results Map®Steve Lurie, Executive Director (Retired), Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Toronto BranchRensia Melles, Founder, Integral Workplace HealthDr. Luke Schneider, Clinical Research Associate, PSPNETAbout your Host
Mary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP of Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada’s largest job portal for charities and not-for-profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada’s No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.
About CharityVillage
CharityVillage is a career resource to over 170,000 charitable and nonprofit organizations across Canada.CharityVillage Resources from this Episode
CharityVillage Connects: Workplace Mental Health in the Age of COVID (January 2022)Mental Health and Psychological Safety at Work Master Certificate Program (online course)Effectively Onboarding New Staff and Volunteers (online course)Additional Resources from this Episode
We've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:
TELUS Health's (formerly LifeWorks) Mental Health IndexCanadians with disabilities more likely to report their organization does not value diversity and inclusion [TELUS Health’s (formerly Lifeworks) Mental Health Index] (December 2022)WTF is going on? (Caroline Kealey)Tolerance for Uncertainty: A COVID-19 WorkbookManagers Have Major Impact On Mental Health: How To Lead For Wellbeing (Forbes) Combatting the Great Resignation with Workplace Well-being (YMCA WorkWell)Not Myself Today (Canadian Mental Health Association)Mental Health Works (CMHA Ontario)National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace (Mental Health Commission of Canada)Guarding Minds at Work (CanadaLife)PSPNET (for frontline public safety personnel)Wellness Together Canada (Mental health tips and free telephone-based counseling, funded by the Government of Canada)Online Therapy Unit (Internet-delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy program providing free services to all Saskatchewan residents)Uncomfortable (but Necessary) Conversations About Burnout (Gallup)Learn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.
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