Nonprofits in the London Region Are Hiring-But Struggling to Keep Staff

MEDIA RELEASE
New report shows strong commitment to local talent and inclusive hiring, but warns of looming workforce challenges

MEDIA RELEASE
New report shows strong commitment to local talent and inclusive hiring, but warns of looming workforce challenges

Published on May 9, 2025.
Dear Mayor Morgan and Members of Council,
Published on April 1, 2025

Published on March 7, 2025
On March 6, Pillar CEO Maureen Cassidy shared insights on Pillar’s impact work at a networking event hosted by the London Chamber of Commerce. She emphasized the importance of advancing shared vision and goals through collaboration, networking, and advocacy.

Published on February 13, 2025

Teens Get Involved London Ontario (TeensGILO) began after Founder Bayan Saidam nearly missed a scholarship deadline in her graduating year of high school, prompting her to wonder how many other opportunities young people were potentially missing out on because they didn’t know about them.

A year and a half ago, staff from the London InterCommunity Health Centre and the Regional HIV/AIDS Connection came together with a shared vision. They wanted to create a safe space for racialized staff working in nonprofit organizations to connect, network, and honor unique perspectives in an informal environment.

LONDON, Ont., October 16, 2024 – Pillar Nonprofit Network and the Elgin Middlesex Oxford Workforce Planning Board have co-published their third annual nonprofit employer report, indicating an urgent need to stabilize the region’s nonprofit workforce.

The Forest City Film Festival (FCFF) began in 2015 around Founder and Executive Director Dorothy Down’s kitchen table with a group of people dedicated to enhancing local film culture. That same year, Dorothy formed a Board of Directors and the FCFF quickly sought out registered charitable status.

As part of our new Pillar Nonprofit Network membership restructure, we’re delighted to offer FREE access every Tuesday from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM starting September 17, 2024 to our nonprofit coworking space, INNOVATION WORKS!