Feminist entrepreneurship is much more than women in business
There is much that philanthropy can do to strengthen and grow feminist businesses and social enterprises, writes Canadian Women’s Foundation’s Andrea Gunraj.
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Unpaid labour: Why volunteers can’t sustain essential services
There’s a shortage of meal-delivery volunteers, writes Volunteer Toronto’s Joanne McKiernan. The reality of prioritizing basic needs in challenging times, she says, means we cannot rely on volunteers for the same types of roles, time commitments, or skills exchange as in the past.
Hyper-individuality among young workers: A growing threat to workplace culture
Raised in a culture of extreme social competition and individual perfection, young workers have internalized neoliberal capitalism and are demonstrating its most disruptive effects in the workplace, Aiden Cyr writes.
Personal shifts and re-entrenchments – post-pandemic
Contributor Yvonne Rodney considers what has shifted in her own life and reflects on the impact of the pandemic on our values, motivations, attitudes, and priorities.
Breaking the barriers to women’s leadership: The power of a youth-driven approach to equitable workplaces
The equitable representation of women in the workforce, especially in leadership, has great potential to improve all sectors, and the charitable sector is uniquely positioned to advance gender equality. Together, there is a lot that organizations across sectors can do, but directing support toward girls and young women stands out as a wise investment in sustainable change.
Building a sense of belonging and connection at work in the hybrid era
With remote and hybrid work the new norm post-pandemic, non-profits are tailoring strategies to ensure that employees feel heard, seen, and valued – and have discovered that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach.
Closing the finance gap for women
It’s estimated that Canada could add $150 billion to our gross domestic product by 2026 by advancing gender equality and boosting women’s workforce participation. Everyone in the ecosystem of contemporary capital has a part to play, writes Canadian Women’s Foundation CEO Paulette Senior, including philanthropists.
Three ways to support a new executive director
Are you hiring a new executive director, or are you a new ED yourself? These three new-ish executive directors talk candidly about their experiences and share some practical advice for supporting a new person in this role.
