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

Why It Matters

Volunteer numbers have yet to return to their pre-pandemic level, even as the need for volunteers grows. Organizations have championed a comprehensive national volunteer strategy for years.

Boosting friendship, community events may bring back dropping donors: New report

Why It Matters

The number of donors has declined considerably over the past decade. To make their budgets work, some charities are targeting more significant gifts from wealthy Canadians. However, new research suggests that there could be another vital way to raise revenue.

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

Why It Matters

The broad positive impact that social purpose organizations have on Canadian society is often underappreciated or misunderstood. Social purpose leaders share their thoughts on the federal budget and how it will impact their organizations and the communities they support - including yours.

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

Why It Matters

The non-profit sector makes up nearly 10 per cent of the Canadian economy and employs 2.5 million people, yet is often the last consideration in the federal budget.

Updated charity form to deliver new investment data to Canadian government — but is it enough?

Why It Matters

The Canada Revenue Agency has updated the T3010 form every charity must fill out annually. It will add time to the reporting process, but will it offer enough transparency?