Environics Research and Dialogue released The 2024 State of Workplace Health and Wellness in Canada Report, which delves into the latest research on the perceptions of working Canadians in relation to health and well-being. A survey of 1,027 employed Canadians (part-time and full-time) was conducted between February 1 and 16, 2024. According to the study, […]

The Black Opportunity Fund launched a grant and capacity-building program for Canadian Black-led, Black-serving, and Black-focused nonprofits and charities, in partnership with the Black Canadian Fundraisers Collective (BCFC), made possible through funding support from the TD Ready Commitment and the RBC Foundation. The BOF/BCFC B3 Capacity Building Program is an 8-month program designed to provide […]

Statistics Canada released the 2022 Canadian charitable donation data, which indicated that just under 5 million Canadian tax filers declared a charitable donation in 2022. According to the report, the total amount donated fell for the first time since 2016, which was a decrease of 3.1% to $11.4 billion. The data shows that there was […]

CanadaHelps released the How Digital Are Canadian Charities Now Report, which delves into data from the Digital Skills Survey. In August 2023, CanadaHelps surveyed 1470 Canadian charities to gain insights into the state of charities’ skill sets and resources available to leverage digital technologies. According to the study, close to 60% of small charities (10 […]

Are you a graduate of the University of Alberta? Do you currently work in the nonprofit sector or in a role supporting the sector? The University of Alberta Alumni Engagement Department may have speaking opportunities available for you. Help students and alumni learn about the different types of roles available in the sector and how […]

The ADP Canada monthly Happiness@Work Index (“Index”), celebrating its first anniversary this month, finds workers’ happiness decline in March, with all secondary indicators reporting a decrease compared to February and falling below levels registered in March of last year. The National Work Happiness Score for March 2024 is 6.6/10, representing a decrease of 0.1 points […]

According to a recent TELUS Mental Health Index, employees under 40 in Canada feel the most isolated and lonely. Based on the index, nearly half (45%) of young workers indicated that they do not have trustworthy relationships at work, which is a factor that can lead to poor mental and physical health.  Key findings from the […]

The Kindred Foundation announced that applications are now open for the Youth Mental Health Grant. The grant program is focused on administering financial support to Canadian organizations providing mental health services to Black and/or 2SLGBTQIA+ youth throughout Canada. The objective of the Youth Mental Health Grant is to ensure that organizations directly assisting Black and/or […]

The City of Calgary launched a Call for Funding Proposals for the Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) program. Established nonprofits are invited to apply for funding for a term of up to four years. Nonprofits that provide evidence-informed preventive social service programs and initiatives that promote and enhance well-being among individuals, families, and communities […]