Women in Nonprofit Awareness Day (WNAD), held every year on October 21, is a first-of-its-kind national recognition day created by the Women’s Nonprofit Network (WNN). 2026 marks its second year. Women power Canada’s nonprofit sector. They make up over 70% of the workforce, delivering essential care, leadership, and innovation that touch every community across the country. Yet their contributions remain undervalued, their labour invisible, and their leadership underrecognized.
This day is about:
- Acknowledging the contributions of women who hold communities together through their work in nonprofits.
- Challenging the lack of recognition and resources faced by women in the sector.
- Amplifying voices and stories of resilience, leadership, and social impact.
- Driving cultural change so that nonprofit work is valued as the critical infrastructure it truly is.
Learn more about the day, access research, and explore ways to participate at Women in Nonprofit Awareness Day.
