The $400 million Community Services Recovery Fund could be a game-changer for the social sector’s digital transformation — here’s how

Authors Katie Gibson & Jesse Bourns
To build a resilient community services sector, the federal government should invest heavily and strategically in non-profit digital transformation, these experts say

Why It Matters

A majority of Canada’s charities don’t have the digital skills and tools they need to adapt to an increasingly online world. And they don’t have the funding to get up to speed, either. The $400 million Community Services Recovery Fund could be an answer — if it’s deployed strategically.

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