Funder to Funder Toolkit: Supporting partnerships with non-qualified donees

The McConnell Foundation, in partnership with the Fondation André et Lucie Chagnon, Inspirit Foundation, and Laidlaw Foundation, launched the Toolkit for Working with Non-Qualified Donees. The Toolkit aims to help and encourage more funders to support non-qualified donees. The Canada...

Nature’s Path’s annual Gardens for Good Campaign is open for applications

Nature's Path announces applications are now open for the 2024 Gardens for Good Campaign, which aims to alleviate food insecurity and create a positive social impact on communities. Grants are available for eligible organizations to support nonprofit agriculture projects providing...

Under Pressure: 2024 State of BC’s Non-Profit Sector Report

The 2024 State of BC’s Non-Profit Sector Report is the fourth installment in a series initiated by a partnership between Vantage Point, Vancouver Foundation, Victoria Foundation, City of Vancouver, United Way British Columbia, and Vancity Community Foundation. The report highlights...

CharityVillage Connects: Disconnection to Collective Action: Highlights from the 2024 CanadaHelps Giving Report

The 2024 CanadaHelps Giving Report contains some disturbing news – it found that for the eleventh year running, the number of Canadians making donations to charities has declined.  According to the report, this alarming downward trend in donations seems to...

2024 Call for Proposals: Equitable Access to Reading Program

Employment and Social Development Canada announced a Call for Proposals for the Equitable Access to Reading Program. The program will fund projects that increase the production of alternate format reading materials for persons with print disabilities.  Funding priorities Employment and...

ADP Canada Happiness@Work Index: Happiness of workers in Canada takes a dive in May

The ADP Canada monthly Happiness@Work Index ("Index") revealed that workers felt less happy in May compared to April 2024 and May 2023. Over half (59%) of workers in Canada surveyed, report that the cost of living significantly impacts stress levels...

Nominations now open for the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards

The Government of Alberta announced that nominations are now open for the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards, which will be awarded on International Volunteer Day on December 5. Albertans are invited to nominate a youth, adult or senior volunteer who has contributed to...

lululemon Centre for Social Impact announces 2025 Here to Be Grant: Applications open June 3 to June 28, 2024

The lululemon Centre for Social Impact invites organizations to apply for the 2025 Here to Be Grant. The grants aim to accelerate the work of community-led nonprofits advancing the well-being of their communities, and serving those most impacted by systemic...

Women in Canada’s changing post-pandemic labour market

The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives released the Women in Canada’s changing post-pandemic labour market report. The project was funded in part by Women and Gender Equality Canada. The report examines the impact of the pandemic on women in the...

New Ipsos study exposes the caregiving struggles and sacrifices of aging in place

According to a recent Ipsos study commissioned by HomeEquity Bank, the Sandwich Generation – Canadians aged 25 to 65 - is experiencing a caregiving crunch. The research sheds light on the generational concerns in relation to caregiving and its impact...
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