Author Archives: adminside

Embracing neurodiversity in nonprofit workplaces: An interview with Wanda Deschamps

When it comes to creating accessible and inclusive workplaces, Canada still has a long way to go, and that includes the nonprofit sector. Our recent CharityVillage Connects podcast episode, Accessible Workplaces: Is the Canadian Nonprofit Sector Falling Behind? explores this topic in detail. For the podcast, we spoke with a variety of accessibility experts, including […]

New provision for SEN Under 5s

Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s Disability Charity, has launched a brand-new session for under 5s with Special Educational Needs (SEN) called Little Squirrels. Little Squirrels will be held at The Treehouse, close to Bournemouth Airport, every Monday during term-time between 1-2.30pm for children with SEN or awaiting a diagnosis. Prepare for songs, singing, sensory activities, and messy […]

2024 Canadian Poverty and Socioeconomic Analysis reveals growing demand for social services

The Salvation Army released the 2024 Canadian Poverty and Socioeconomic Analysis, which revealed a growing demand for social services. More than 1,500 Canadians were surveyed to better understand their attitudes, behaviours and experiences on issues such as the availability of housing and food, general affordability and related health outcomes. According to the research, Ontarians rank […]

Record-breaking demand for Toronto food banks – 3.49 million client visits in the last year

Daily Bread Food Bank, in partnership with North York Harvest Food Bank, released the Who’s Hungry 2024 Report, an annual profile of food insecurity and poverty in Toronto. From April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, there were 3.49 million client visits to Toronto food banks, which is nearly 1 million more visits than the year […]

A comprehensive roadmap to donor prospect research in Canada

As a prospect researcher in Canada, you play a pivotal role in advancing the fundraising efforts of universities, charities, and nonprofit organizations. By identifying, researching, and qualifying potential donors, you help secure the critical resources necessary for these organizations to fulfill their missions. To succeed in this evolving field, it’s essential to master a few […]

Applications are now open for the Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative in Southern Ontario

Applications are now open for the Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative in Southern Ontario through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario. The Agency is prioritizing projects that support innovative homebuilding solutions and demonstrate a clear connection in expediting change in the way homes are built in Canada. Priority will be given to small and […]

Arts Across Ontario, first-ever complete economic assessment of the province’s arts sector

The Ontario Arts Council, in partnership with Nordicity, released Arts Across Ontario, the first-ever complete economic assessment of the province’s arts sector. According to the assessment, Ontario contributes $26.4 billion to Canada’s culture sector’s GDP – which represents 45 percent of the country’s culture sector GDP. The assessment provides essential data about the Ontario culture sector’s […]

Three more UK farms diversifying with nature connection in mind

Three more UK farms diversifying with nature connection in mind – Positive News Harnessing creativity, education and healing, these once-conventional farms are evolving Harnessing creativity, education and healing, these once-conventional farms are evolving As more UK farmers find their livelihoods under strain, and the health benefits of being in nature now indisputable, more and more […]

Run like an elf for University Hospitals Dorset’s new children’s classroom 

Tis the season to lace up your trainers and dash through the snow (or pavement) at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity’s Elf Dash – a festive 2km run where the whole community can come together to raise funds for the brand-new classroom in the BEACH Building’s Children’s Department.   Dozens of families, friends and NHS colleagues […]