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Straz Strong Foundation opens 2026 adaptive sport grant applications
Applications are now open for the Straz Strong Foundation’s 2026 grant programs, with funding of...
CICP survey finds rising costs and unstable funding are threatening long-term sustainability for Canadian charities
More than half of participating Canadian charities are concerned about their organization’s...
Minister Hajdu appoints new members to the National Advisory Committee for Canada’s Volunteer Awards
The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families, has announced the appointment of ten...
TELUS Mental Health Index: Cost-of-living is the number one financial stress for 63 per cent of workers in Canada as financial anxiety hits workplace productivity
Cost-of-living pressures are the leading source of financial stress for workers in Canada,...
New report shows Canada must act now on nonprofit care workforce pressures – United Way Centraide Canada
A new report from United Way Centraide Canada (UWCC) highlights growing workforce pressures across...
Many Canadian charities are struggling to recruit and manage volunteers: CICP survey
Many Canadian charities say they need more volunteers, but limited staff capacity and recruitment...
How to build a volunteer onboarding journey that meets rising service demand
Original Broadcast Date: September 10, 2026 Summary: In an era of shifting supporter expectations...
How can nonprofits build a powerful system for volunteer management?
One of the most difficult systems to standardize at a nonprofit is their volunteer management...
Community Opportunity Fund Applications Now Open
Applications for Community Opportunity Fund funding are now open, with up to $900,000 available...
Diversity Institute Shares Best Practices for Trans-Inclusive Workplaces
A Playbook of Best Practices: Support Trans Employees, published by The Diversity Institute,...
Community Grants now open for applications at the Guelph Community Foundation
The Community Grants funding stream at the Guelph Community Foundation provides dollars to...
Apply Now — $1M in Media Awaits (Deadline Extended to Oct 11)
iDREAM (Inclusivity, Diversity, Racial Equity Award in Media) has extended its 2026 Awards...
Canadian employee well-being continues to decline: Leger report
A new report from Leger, commissioned by Dialogue Health Technologies Inc....
Applications open for community-led healing, remembrance and commemorative initiatives supporting residential school survivors in Ontario
The Ontario government is investing $7 million through the Indian Residential School Community...
Volunteer centres are essential social infrastructure
Volunteer centres play a critical role in sustaining volunteerism and strengthening community life...
We need to become volunteer engagement specialists
Leaders of volunteers tend to be generalists. There are thousands of memes and posts about the...
Rethinking what commitment looks like in nonprofit organizations
People who choose to work in the nonprofit sector are already well-versed in commitment. We care...
Leading under fire: Why sustainability requires trauma-informed governance
In the nonprofit sector, leadership is often tested under pressure. Leaders are expected to...
Want to volunteer? What to expect and what to ask about
At Volunteer Toronto, we regularly talk to people who want to volunteer, and organizations looking...
GivingTuesday to Year-End: The Integrated Campaign Playbook to Acquire, Convert, and Grow Donors
Original Broadcast Date: August 27, 2026 Summary: This practical webinar walks through a campaign...
Leaders, looking for a zero-cost investment with high returns?
What do Oprah, Metallica, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Justin Bieber have in common? They know the value...
Leveraging the CFRE to build sustainable, impactful nonprofits
Nicole Beatty, CFRE, has served the fundraising and nonprofit community for more than two decades...
Applications now open for Voice the Vote Community Micro-Grants: Supporting non-partisan initiatives strengthening local democracy
Applications are now open for Voice the Vote Community Micro-Grants, which support creative,...
New nonprofit workforce data sheds light on factors threatening long-term stability
Elgin Middlesex Oxford Workforce Planning and Development Board (EMOWPDB), in partnership with...
Organizations invited to apply for funding to help persons with disabilities access benefits
Employment and Social Development Canada invites organizations to apply for funding to help...
New insights from CICP into donor attraction and retention in the Canadian charitable sector
The Charity Insights Canada Project (CICP) published insights into donor attraction and...
Ontario Trillium Foundation introduces Sector Grants: Designed to strengthen Ontario’s nonprofit sector
The Ontario Trillium Foundation introduced Sector Grants, designed to strengthen the capacity and...
Working beyond borders: Five leadership lessons international volunteer placements teach nonprofit professionals
Five lessons from international volunteer placements for nonprofit professionals We often think...
How AI is shaping fundraising and why connection still matters
As we speak with organizations, attend conferences, and read sector news, there is a common theme...
How to build a one-page financial dashboard for your nonprofit board
Interested in learning more? We have partnered with Enkel to host a free webinar. Register now!...
Smash service delivery pressures by unlocking the potential in your volunteer program
Interested in learning more? We have partnered with Rosterfy to host a free webinar. Register now!...
Applications are now open for AFP’s Canadian National Scholarship Program
The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy—Canada announced that applications are now open for the...
Humane Canada invites applications for the Canadian Disaster Relief Grant program
Humane Canada invites applications for the Canadian Disaster Relief Grant program, sponsored by...
Open consultation: Your experiences and ideas will help shape how 2SLGBTQI+ communities are supported across Canada
Women and Gender Equality Canada launched an open consultation, inviting Canadians to share their...
Helping Hands is running a new volunteer program for Canadian youth
Helping Hands is running a new Volunteer 120 Program, funded by the Canada Service Corps, for...
Ralph M. Barford Foundation announces call for grant applications
The Ralph M. Barford Foundation announced an open call for grant applications. Before beginning...
Balnar Family Foundation invites grant applications supporting at-risk members of the Guelph-Wellington community
The Balnar Family Foundation is dedicating grants to organizations that creatively and positively...
Your employees got the message. So why didn’t anything change?
This article was previously published by The Orion Group and is reprinted with permission. The...
What funders wish every nonprofit knew before applying
Grant funding is more competitive than ever. More organizations are applying, funders are being...
Investing in human capital and the care economy: An interview with Armine Yalnizyan, Part 2
We were absolutely delighted to interview Armine Yalnizyan recently for our podcast episode, The...
5 types of salary to consider when changing careers
Are you at a crossroads with your career? Do you want to pivot in a new career direction? You may...
CSCNL is exploring the development of plain-language legal resources to help nonprofits: Take the survey
The Community Sector Council of Newfoundland and Labrador (CSCNL) is exploring the development of...
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Volunteer Management Impact Awards
Volunteer Management Professionals Canada announced that nominations are now open for the 2026...
Government launches public consultation on AI transparency
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada launched a consultation on AI transparency,...
Government launches consultation on draft legislation for various tax measures
The Department of Finance has launched a consultation on draft legislative proposals, which will...
New insights from CICP into workforce mental health & burnout in the Canadian charitable sector
The Charity Insights Canada Project (CICP) published insights into workforce mental health &...
Applications are now open for two funding programs through the Ontario Brain Institute
The Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) is a provincially funded, not-for-profit organization that...
Who works in the charitable sector?
This 6-part series of articles, from the team at Charity Insights Canada Project (CICP), examines...
Investing in human capital and the care economy: An interview with Armine Yalnizyan, Part 1
We were absolutely delighted to interview Armine Yalnizyan recently for our podcast episode, The...
