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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!
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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