The Saskatchewan Nonprofit Partnership (SNP) conducted a survey to examine how organizations across Saskatchewan are being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Saskatchewan nonprofits and charities were invited to identify how their organizations have been, or anticipate, being affected by the emergency response to COVID-19. The survey was conducted between March 27 and April 3, 2020, and garnered 522 responses. Some key findings from the resulting report include:

• A significant number of nonprofits and charities are experiencing revenue losses, from self-generated revenues.
• In addition to the loss of revenues, many nonprofits have minimal financial reserves and are facing cash flow difficulties, with one-third of respondents indicating they will be able to sustain their operations for less than six months.
• The way in which programs and services are being provided have altered dramatically, often requiring adoption of technology which is problematic in some areas of the province, may exclude those individuals who do not have access to devices or internet services, and results in added costs for organizations.
• Many organizations have closed their programs and operations altogether and are uncertain if they will be able to re-open.
• Half of respondents indicated challenges related to staff and volunteers having to work remotely, and many have or anticipate they will be laying
  off staff.
• The direct financial impact on organizations varies considerably depending upon their size, nature of operations, and revenue sources.
• A significant portion of Saskatchewan’s population will be affected by modifications to or cancellation of programs offered by the nonprofit sector.

Download the full report here.