About the Conference

The CharityVillage Virtual Conference and Awards brings together professionals within the Canadian nonprofit and charitable sectors and provides an opportunity for organizations to be recognized for their mission, purpose, community and recruitment initiatives.

The 2023 panel discussions explored trending topics in the sector including workplace mental health, rebuilding trust in the nonprofit sector, Artificial Intelligence, an overview of the state of the sector, and volunteerism. The panels featured subject matter experts and sector leaders providing critical insights related to the challenges and opportunities that nonprofits and charities face today and into the future.

Stay tuned for details about the 2024 CharityVillage Conference & Awards!

2023 Featured Panel Discussions

Looking Ahead to 2024: The State of the Canadian Nonprofit Sector

Moderator:  Mary Barroll
Panelists:  Dr. Bruce Lourie Duke Chang, Jason Shim, Lisa Mort-Putland, Steven Ayer, Rensia Melles, Dr. Wendy Cukier
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Artificial Intelligence: Is the Nonprofit Sector Ready?

Moderator:  Mary Barroll
Panelists: Brendan Howe Charles Buchanan Dan Kershaw Jason Shim Meena Das
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Wellness Check: An Update on Workplace Mental Health

Moderator:  Mary Barroll
Panelists: Donna Marshall Jordan Friesen Rensia Melles

 

 

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Declining Public Trust: What Does This Mean for the Nonprofit Sector?

Moderator:  Mary Barroll
Panelists: Bruce MacLellan Dr. Wenjue Knutsen John Hallward Mark Blumberg Paulette Senior Steven Ayer

 

 

The Volunteer Shortage: New Ideas on Recruiting and Retaining Volunteers

Moderator:  Mary Barroll
Panelists: Aleksandra Vasic Alison Besecker Lisa Mort-Putland Lori Gotlieb
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Solutions and Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations

Moderator:  Mary Barroll
Panelists: Anne-Marie Pham Dr. Wendy Cukier Trish Mandewo, Lisa Paull

 

 

2023 Award Categories

CharityVillage recognizes the contributions of each of the tens of thousands of nonprofit organizations within the Canadian sector, as well the contributions of the hundreds of thousands of individuals who support the organizations. While our awards will recognize contributions from specific organizations and individuals, it is important to remember that, as a sector, we are all in this together for the betterment of society as a whole.

  • BEST NONPROFIT EMPLOYER – YOUTH ADVANCEMENT
  • BEST CONTRIBUTION TO YOUTH ADVANCEMENT (INDIVIDUAL)

  • MOST OUTSTANDING IMPACT – VOLUNTEER (INDIVIDUAL)
  • MOST OUTSTANDING IMPACT – STAFF (INDIVIDUAL)

  • BEST NONPROFIT EMPLOYER – VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT PROGRAM
  • BEST INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

  • BEST NONPROFIT EMPLOYER – FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN
  • BEST INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONAL

  • BEST NONPROFIT EMPLOYER – DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
  • BEST CONTRIBUTION TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE (INDIVIDUAL)

  • BEST NONPROFIT EMPLOYER – WORKPLACE MENTAL HEALTH
  • BEST CONTRIBUTION TO WORKPLACE MENTAL HEALTH (INDIVIDUAL)

  • BEST NONPROFIT EMPLOYER – TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION

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