Call for Youth & Partners: Help Us Map Third Spaces in Your Community!

We are calling for Youth & Partners: Help Map “Third Spaces” in Your Community! Third spaces are crucial for young people as they offer spaces for social interaction, relaxation, and building a sense of belonging outside of home and school. These spaces help foster identity development, boost confidence, and support mental well-being by providing opportunities to connect with peers, promote belonging and resilience.

Interested in assisting NACY in mapping informal “third spaces?"

Email us at info@nacy.ca

Key Findings

• Canada faces climate, housing, and economic challenges. Social innovation is the path forward. As leaders meet at the Victoria Forum, let’s move beyond silos and act. It’s time to build an innovation ecosystem for all. Learn more.
• Canada needs a comprehensive strategy for economic self-sufficiency, not a narrow focus on building oil pipelines, cutting regulations, and cutting taxes. Read the new analysis from Jim Stanford, economist, CCPPA research associate, and director, Center for Future Work, here.
• A June 2025 CanadaHelps report shows donations to Indigenous organizations remain under 1% of all giving on the platform, while unmet government commitments continue to leave charities and non-profits filling critical gaps. Read the full article here.
• Overcoming Fear and Seeking Solidarity: How We Must Defend Our Communities from Non-Profit Quarterly here.

Sector Wins!

• Proud to celebrate two incredible members of the UNICEF Canada community, Robin Dhir and Jonathan Price, for being named among B.C.’s most influential business leaders on the BIV News BC500 list here.
• Wisdom2Action has recently received status as a Certified Diversity Supplier as authorized by Canada's LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce!
• Newfoundland and Labrador becomes the first province to bring Award Canada into public education, reaching 20,000+ students! Read more.
• BGC Canada is excited to partner with GUS, Canada’s largest network of restoration professionals! Their support will help amplify our impact through community initiatives.
• The Nonprofit Professionals of the Year Awards are an annual celebration from NonProfit PRO honoring some of the nonprofit sector’s best and brightest. Apply now!

Funding Opportunities

• COSTCO Charitable Contributions focuses on supporting charitable   programs and community activities in the markets where we do business. All registered Canadian charitable organizations focusing on children, education, and/or health and human service. Ongoing Applications Accepted
• Google Ad Grants credit to help boost your nonprofit organization’s marketing efforts. Up to $10,000 of in-kind advertising every month, which can be used to recruit volunteers and increase donations. Sign up online. Ongoing Applications Accepted
• Imperial Community Investment Fund can apply for funding in Innovation & sustainability, Indigenous Leadership, and Strong Operating Communities. Ongoing Applications Accepted

Professional Development

• nfp Research is hosting a webinar on Sept 18 at 3 pm ET to share key findings from our latest public polling on trends, challenges, and opportunities for charities. Register here for details.

• Join Children First Canada Board! They’re seeking leaders in Finance & Accounting and Fundraising & Philanthropy to help make Canada the best place for kids to grow up. Apply now.

• Urge Mark Carney to prioritize strong international assistance so we can continue funding lifesaving initiatives like The Global Fund. Learn how to make an impact here.

• This year’s theme, “Together, We Create Change,” reminds us of the power of collective action to advance equity and inclusion for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. Let’s keep learning, challenging the status quo, and creating a public service where everyone can thrive. Learn more.

• At Jack.org, we build programs that evolve with youth interests by centering their voices and feedback. Stay tuned as we share what youth engagement means in program development and how you can get involved. Read more.

• New Tool for Nonprofits! Build your team’s data confidence with our hands-on Building Data Management Capacity Prototype - map processes, identify gaps, boost skills, and make data-driven decisions. Start here.

• How do we make numbers truly count? Imagine Canada's July PRISM Network event at CSI Toronto explored how storytelling transforms data into impact. Missed it? Catch the insights here. Next up: ESG, community investment & 2025 trends. Register here.

• Join Canada’s official delegation to the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2), November 4 - 6, 2025, in Doha, Qatar. Apply by September 11, 2025: WSSD2 Nomination Form

• Watch now webinar from Maytree Foundation on How to use AI to support your people, not replace them. A Five Good Ideas in Five Minutes video with Zabeen Hirji.