Resources
Don't Delay! ALIGN's OHS Survey Deadline May 30, 2025
Please take a moment to fill out this quick survey to help ALIGN learn about the progress of occupational health and safety (OHS) within sector agencies.
Engaging Younger Generations: Charity Insights Canada Project (CICP) Survey Results April, 2025
Engaging Millennials, Gen Z, and younger generations is top of mind for many charities—but what strategies are actually in place? And what’s proving effective? This survey looked at how Canadian charities are involving younger people as volunteers, donors, and leaders—and the barriers standing in the way.
Diversity Geomap Dashboard
This tool helps funders, impact investors, and community organizations to compare community diversity metrics with their capital allocation targets, identify investment priority areas, and support strategic planning.
Let's Imagine Podcast: Effective Advocacy Strategies & Leveraging Communications for Change (Imagine Canada)
From relying on trusted sources when navigating election-year advocacy to crafting clear, values-based messaging, Kathryn shares tried-and-true insights on how organizations of all sizes can build compelling campaigns that resonate with both decision-makers and the public.
Growing Pains: How Canada’s Population Boom Affects Nonprofits (CharityVillage Connects Podcast)
This episode, CharityVillage Connects takes a careful look at how recent unprecedented population growth in Canada is impacting charities and nonprofits.
People First: A Portrait of Canada’s Nonprofit Workforce Imagine Canada April 2025
What do we know about the millions of people working in Canada’s nonprofit sector? Imagine Canada's new report answers the question.
A Policy Platform for Canada's Nonprofits. Imagine Canada April 2025
Strong Charities. Strong Nonprofits. Strong Communities.
Podcast: Navigating Political and Economic Upheaval: Advice from Nonprofits on the Frontline (CharityVillage Connects)
In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, representatives from frontline organizations share their realities, concerns, and strategies for survival and transformation in these challenging times.
Charity Insights Canada Project New Data on Charity Perspectives on EDI in Canada March 2025
Charity Insights Canada Project examines how Canadian charities are approaching equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in 2025.
Volunteer Week 2025 (April 27 - May 3) & Volunteer Award Nominations
During National Volunteer Week 2025, we recognize and celebrate all the ways volunteers make waves from coast to coast to coast. Together we create ripples of change. And through the power of our amplified impact, Volunteers Make Waves.
ALIGN Online Training – RFP Essentials & Analyzing an RFP Opportunity
ALIGN Association's RFP online training, is self-directed as a voice-over PowerPoint you can take at your own pace. Developed & delivered by Three E Training Inc.
Blog: What Nonprofits Asked for in 2025 Pre-Budget Submissions (Imagine Canada)
Sector priorities are evolving. Imagine Canada’s latest blog highlights key trends in nonprofit pre-budget submissions
Statistics Canada 2022 Rural Nonprofit Data
Statistics Canada has released data which provides key insights into nonprofit organizations operating in rural areas across the country (Feb 17, 2025)
Podcast CharityVillage Connects: Navigating the Stormy Waters of Political Uncertainty: Government Relations for Nonprofits
With elections happening across the provinces and the potential for a federal election at any time, how to navigate political change is top of mind for many nonprofit leaders.
CCSA Managing Workplace Violence and Responsive Behaviours On-Demand Course
CCSA offers effective training designed to equip organizations and their teams with the tools to effectively address and mitigate workplace violence and harassment.
Alberta.ca Nonprofit Tool: Alberta Nonprofit Listings Dashboard
On December 23, 2024, the Government of Alberta launched the Alberta Nonprofit Listings Dashboard, a new, publicly accessible tool designed to provide valuable data about the province's nonprofit organizations in an interactive and user-friendly format
Imagine Canada Report - Addressing The Nonprofit Data Deficit: A 25 Year Review
This report provides an overview of a quarter century of reports on the state of data in and about the nonprofit sector, from policy recommendations to sectoral data strategies.
Webinar Recording - A Historical Perspective on the Nonprofit Data Deficit
Results of research into 25 years worth of data strategies, policy asks, position papers, etc. related to data in Canada's nonprofit sector.
DEI Best Practices for Nonprofits
In the constantly evolving and dynamic landscape of nonprofit organizations today, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts have transcended mere trendy catch phrases and diversity statements.
Report: Futureproofing the Community Service Workforce October Unlocking the Non-profit Sector's Digital Potential to Strengthen Community Services 2024 (F)
Did you know that Tech workers earn 33% less in nonprofit sector! Key takeaways include the need for equitable pay, increasing tech worker diversity, and strategic talent retention.
Advocacy & Government Relations Three Part Online Course Designed for Non-profit Leaders
ECVO offers this course presented by Aileen Burke from Alberta Counsel, for non-profit leaders who want to learn more about effective advocacy.
Charity Insights Canada Project (CICP) Sector Surveys & Results
CICP releases survey results each week on a variety of topics relevant to the nonprofit sector
Succession Crisis: Is the Nonprofit Sector Ready? (CharityVillage)
Listen to sector experts discuss how organizations can better manage leadership transitions in this episode of CharityVillage Connects
Top 5 Reasons to Utilize a Policy Analyst
As the name suggests, policy analysts are primarily responsible for understanding legislation and identifying both the intended and unintended consequences that could result from the changes being proposed.
FREE Online Course: Creating a Service Continuity Plan
The Canadian Women’s Foundation is offering a free virtual course supports you to identify your organization's critical functions and create a plan to fortify them in the event of a disaster or emergency.
Alberta.ca Non-profit Online Courses & Recorded Webinars
Find online interactive courses, and watch recorded webinars related to governing a non-profit organization.
2024 Nonprofit Sector Salary & Benefits Report from Charity Village
This robust, compensation study focuses exclusively on charities and nonprofits in Canada and collects compensation and profile data for six staff levels
Alberta.ca Employment Standards Webinars
Webinars offer interactive information on Alberta employment standards rules and responsibilities.
Final Guidance for Registered Charities Making Grants to Non-Qualified Donees
In addition to the requirements set out in this guidance, there are a number of other general requirements related to charitable registration.
Insights into The Treasurer’s Role In A Nonprofit And How To Find The Right Person For The Job
As an officer of the board or member of the finance committee, a nonprofit treasurer is responsible for overseeing all aspects of an organization’s finances. Not only do they manage and monitor the NPO’s financial health, but they also keep the board of directors up to speed so that they can make better decisions
Disappearing Volunteers: The Looming Crisis for Nonprofits
A perfect storm is threatening the very foundation of Canada’s nonprofit sector. A severe shortage of volunteers has led to the cancellation and suspension of critical programming and services across Canada and, in some cases, the closure of entire organizations.
Alberta.ca Non-profit and Charitable Organizations Nonprofit Navigator
A one stop website for charitable and non-profit organizations to access information, funding, resources, services and supports to help organizations throughout their entire lifecycle.
Nonprofit Expense Management in Challenging Economic Times (Charity Village)
This webinar discusses how you can prepare your not-for-profit for uncertain times, and even find opportunities to thrive.
Bite Size Nonprofit Governance Videos from IntegralOrg
Each bite size video is an excerpt from a webinar or presentation on governance and board health.
CharityVillage Online Course: Virtual Volunteering
This course provides the information you need to successfully create new virtual volunteer roles within your organization or how to adapt traditional roles to a virtual setting.
