Non-Profits

The last national survey of Canadian non-profits and voluntary organizations was 20 years ago. Why has this information been missing?

“It’s hard to push for investment or public policy change when you’re invisible.”

Latest in Non-Profits
3 paper boats. One red ahead of 2 blue boats.
Who’s really advancing equity in the non-profit sector? A new study says it’s Black, Indigenous and racialized-led organizations

BIPOC-led organizations out-performed white-led organizations on most equity, diversity and inclusion practices, study suggests

First Atira housed their clients, now they’re housing their staff — could other non-profits follow suit?

With the average one-bedroom apartment now costing Vancouverites $2,600 per month, co-operatives might hold the key to affordable housing

Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience to receive $1.2 million in funding, to enable sector-wide digital transformation over three years

Why a major bank, a technology company and philanthropic foundations are involved in these funding partnerships.

“Benevity fails for me and my fundraisers” – why non-profits are calling on the platform to provide more timely donation data

A lack of usable data to draw insights from is affecting these non-profits’ ability to build long-term relationships with donors.

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New $1.5M fund aims to give trans organizations a boost and spur additional capital to an under-resourced sector

“With this new trans fund, it’s such a moment because I think it will set an example for other private and family foundations to step up to the plate,” says Tyler Boyce, executive director of the Enchanté Network.

How not to do holiday giving: “charity tourism” and old socks cost non-profits time and money

Homeless shelters aren’t there to teach your kids a lesson and thrift stores don’t want your old mattresses

“Virtually no part” of non-profit funding is indexed to inflation — what does that mean for non-profits and their communities?

Some foundations are providing donees with funding top-ups to offset inflationary costs

Inflation has pushed some non-profits to their “lowest point” ever; can they survive?

Core inflation hit a 40-year high this summer and nearly 60 per cent of Canada’s charities say demand for their services have outstripped their capacity to deliver

‘The non-profit sector touches every one of us’: Ontario marks first Week of Appreciation for the Nonprofit Sector

The first Week of Appreciation, from Feb. 14 to Feb. 20, will recognize “exceptional individuals in the nonprofit sector whose work transforms the lives of individuals, families, and communities.”

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