Labour and Volunteers

Does your non-profit ask you to work overtime for no pay? Here’s what Canadian workers say

Unpaid labour an issue at more than half of Canadian non-profits, according to a recent survey.

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Federal budget gives National Volunteer Action Strategy a boost – but more needed

Newly committed government cash won’t cover full cost of consultation process, say advocates

New volunteering grant program may offer surprising boost for donations: Experts

“If you don’t prioritize volunteer engagement, it will impact donations,” said Joanne McKiernan, executive director of Volunteer Toronto.

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Report Card: Non-profit leaders give their score for Federal Budget 2024

The budget for 2024 has dropped. How will this impact non-profits, charities and other social purpose organizations?

By the numbers: 25 things in Budget 2024 the social purpose world should know about

The federal budget has broad implications for the social purpose world, including a few surprises that may have slipped under the radar.

More than half of Alberta non-profits can’t find skilled staff: report

Employees at 28 per cent of Canadian non-profits work additional hours, taking on work previously done by volunteers

Toronto non-profits meeting in parks, shopping malls as rental space becomes unaffordable

Many non-profits, especially grassroots groups, can’t afford to work in the communities they serve as affordable space becomes hard to find

Top tips: 5 Canadian non-profit managers share how to recruit and keep volunteers

Honesty remains the best policy when working with volunteers

Most workplace wellness programs a waste of money: study

New research shows volunteering is the exception and helps improve mental health

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