The Changemaker Wellbeing Index offered the most comprehensive look at the wellbeing of non-profit workers in Canada, revealing two stories: one of hope and one of a sector at risk of losing its most valuable resource—its people. While 93% of workers feel their efforts make a meaningful impact and 78% are satisfied in their roles, only one in three are truly thriving. 36% report poor wellbeing and the intention to leave is high, concentrated in the arts, culture, recreation, and social services, where nearly half are thinking of leaving. Critically, when non-profit workers quit, more than 70% leave the sector entirely.

For a sector built on care, these findings are a call to action: to care for our communities, we must first care for our workers.

Building on insights from the Index, the 2026 Changemaker Wellbeing Summit, presented by Future of Good, will bring together staff, people leaders, funders, and partners to explore and begin action towards making wellbeing a practical, everyday part of social sector work and culture. Through expert conversations, case studies, and interactive sessions, participants will connect, learn, and gain tangible tools to foster healthier, joyful and more sustainable workplaces to sustain those who sustain change.

Learning Objectives

• Gain a deeper, nuanced understanding of the tensions and factors shaping Changemakers’ wellbeing most relevant to your role and organizational context.

• Learn from emerging trends and evidence-based practices to upskill your ability to support your team’s wellbeing, applying both short-term actions and longer-term solutions.

• Explore strategies for shared responsibility, where staff, leaders, and funders co-create conditions for wellbeing, health and resiliency of social sector.