Policy, Politics, and Charities: Ensuring Our Voices Are Heard Every election brings uncertainty. With shifting Canada-U.S. relations and ongoing economic challenges, the charitable sector feels these effects even more acutely. In response to financial uncertainty or downturns, organizations often scale back fundraising and cause marketing, resulting in funding cuts to the crucial programs Canadians rely on, even more so during challenging times. Read in latest
AFP Canada's article below.
UNICEF Report Card 19 How are kids in #Canada really doing? Read below the key findings. UNICEF Canada Report Card 19 shows troubling mental health trends among Canadian children and
youth.
NACY Member Connects At our May NACY Member Connect, Cian and Eva from nfpResearch shared new polling data on public views of the charitable sector and children’s issues. Nearly 1 in 4
Canadians now rank children’s well-being as a top national concern. See more key insights in the report below.
- We’re #ShadProud to celebrate Tim Jackson, President & CEO of Shad Canada, on receiving an honorary doctorate from the University of Waterloo! Congrats, Tim!
- Huge thanks to Credera for supporting United for Literacy with heartfelt letters for our learners and new books on the way.
- The Students Commission of Canada celebrated 25 years of our Centre for Excellence in Youth Engagement (CEYE) at the annual Against the Current Knowledge Exchange!
- YWCA Canada welcomes the return of a dedicated Minister for Women and Gender Equality. Read full statement here.
- Children First
Canada proudly celebrates Jayden Paquet Noiseux, awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his outstanding youth advocacy and leadership.
Professional DevelopmentSHARE - Shareholder Association for Research and Education is helping foundations align investments with their values and push for better across the
board. Interested in learning more about SHARE's services and research? Contact here. Nonprofits and community groups, join Ontario Nonprofit Network at Nonprofit Driven Regional Connects - one-day events in
#Sudbury, #Hamilton, and #Ottawa this year (more locations coming!). Tickets here Seven top nonprofit board chairs urge the federal government to recognize the sector as a key partner with long-term support. Read op-ed by YMCA
Canada here. The 2025 Changemaker Wellbeing Index is here! Canada’s first comprehensive look at nonprofit worker wellbeing covering burnout, safety, job quality, and more. Read the report here. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Access-Funding project is breaking down barriers and opening doors. See if your org is eligible here. Join Results Canada on June 11th for their 2025 AGM featuring Mark Brender (Partners In Health Canada) and volunteer leader Dylan! Register here. Join Imagine Canada on May 29th to explore AI bias, ethical adoption, and accessibility in nonprofit work. Register here. Celebrate 20 years of impact at the Charity Golf Classic for Pathways to Education Canada on Friday, May 30 @ Lionhead Golf Club Register here.
- As the first woman to serve as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, Beverley McLachlin shaped the legal landscape of a nation. In a recent Scouts Canada hosted compelling conversation with Kaelem Moniz, she reflects on her path to the bench, the importance of listening, and how a just society depends on inclusive leadership and youth engagement. Watch here.
- A staggering 455 million children – one in six
globally – now live in conflict-affected areas, 127 million of whom are denied their right to education. Read the full op-ed via The Philanthropist here.
- We hear a lot of talk about how Canada needs to build up the capacity for greater sovereignty and independence. We should be asking whose sovereignty we mean. Read Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives latest op-ed here.
- Girl Guides of Canada is hiring a Director, Brand & Marketing. They are looking for someone to champion brand strategy while overseeing marketing management, social media, and creative solutions. Apply here.
National Association of Friendship Centres is seeking a qualified accounting firm to provide audit services for fiscal years ending March 31, 2026–2028. Bid deadline: June 13, 2025. Send bids/queries to: jrankin@nafc.ca. More details here.
CONTRIBUTE TO NACY 2025 POLICY OP-ED! NACY is continuing the step forward by amplifying our sector’s voice through impactful policy op-eds. Our goal? To influence upcoming government changes and be a collective voice for young people across Canada. For more information email communications@nacy.ca with the subject "NACY's Policy Op-Eds"
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