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 The Nonprofit Acceleration Report 2025

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NACY Network May Meeting @ May 9th, 11 AM – 12 PM EST

Join NACY for our May Meeting featuring a special NFP Research Presentation! We'll explore findings on public attitudes towards children, young people, and the charities that support them. The session will include a 20–30 minute presentation, followed by 20 minutes for questions and open discussion. Email communications@nacy.ca to register!

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Sector Wins

  • Pathways Kingston has partnered with Kingston Community Health Centres for its Community Food Fund to support families in need by working with local farmers to provide fresh, nutritious food! 
  • PUMA Group is supporting BGC Canada to help create more opportunities for children, youth, and their families. #OpportunityChangesEverything
  • 33rd Annual Chefs for UNICEF Canada Gala hosted bringing in community, compassion, and culinary talent together to support children’s health, nutrition, education, and safety worldwide.
  • Scouts Canada was proud to have recognized and thanked the Huestis Family Foundation for its longstanding support of the Scouting movement - both in Canada and internationally.
  • Experiences Canada is thrilled to partner with Indigenous Sport & Wellness Ontario to empower Indigenous youth in Ontario.

Funding Opportunities

  • Alberta.ca CIP Project-Based Grant: This program provides funding to new community-based programs, initiatives, events and publications.
    Deadline May 15, 2025
  • Jumpstart Community Development Grant: Grants must help organizations develop or sustain sports and recreation programming for kids between the ages of 4-18 in financial need or youth with disabilities between the ages of 4-25. Deadline May 30, 2025
  • Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund Reconciliation Action Grant Stream: Grants ($1,500–$15,000) will support community reconciliation activities, cultural revitalization, and initiatives that promote understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. Deadline: June 12, 2025
  • CanFASD Researchers Travel Award: The Canada FASD Research Network is offering limited funding to support travel for researchers and trainees presenting at national or international conferences. Travel expenses will be reimbursed. Deadline: July 1, 2025

Professional Development

  • On May 13, join Jodene Baker, Imagine Canada’s Vice-President of Research, Advocacy & External Relations, for a session on the findings from the newly released report ‘Unlocking Generosity. Understanding and Engaging Multicultural Canadians in Charitable Giving’. Sign up here.
  • Future of Good's Social Finance Forum 2025 bringing together Canada's boldest thinkers to reimagine investment in communities, the economy, and our future. In-person tickets include full access to programming, lunch, and networking. Register here.

  • Are you supporting clients through Ontario’s human rights system? Don’t miss Maytree's 3-part webinar series. Register here.

Policy and Research

  • ONN Staff Lawyer and Policy Advisor Benjamin Miller explored whether Ontario charities can pursue a Canada-first investment strategy. Learn more about charitable investments in today’s economic realities here. 
  • The need to improve literacy in Canada has never been more urgent.
    Currently, 1 million children can’t read at grade level, and 1 in 5 adults struggle with literacy. Read the full article by Mélanie Valcin, MA, President & CEO of United for Literacy.
  • In part 2 of the conversation, Community Foundations of Canada Transformation Storytelling Fellow Josie Fomé discusses the intersection of tech, social capital, and philanthropy with WRCF President & CEO Eric Avner and past CFC Fellow Njoki Mbūrū. Listen here.
  • Shortfalls identified in child and youth mental health system: Ontario auditor. Read more.

Hiring Opportunities

  • Children's Aid Foundation of Canada is hiring a Director, Donor Relations and Marketing. This key role will shape CAFC’s donor engagement, stewardship, and digital fundraising efforts. Apply here.

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You can reach out to us at communications@nacy.ca and talk to Parul. Let us support YOU by showcasing the incredible work of the NACY community.

 

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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