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How Nonprofits Owning their Own Space can Help Communities in Ontario Thrive
Nonprofit ownership of community spaces can strengthen local communities by providing stability, affordability, and long-term access to essential services while helping prevent displacement and support community development.Last updated Aug 11, 2026
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Three Ways Accessible Governance is Simply Better Governance
Accessible governance creates stronger nonprofit organizations by improving participation, decision-making, accountability, and inclusion, ensuring diverse voices help shape effective and equitable governance.Last updated Jul 30, 2026
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2026: The Four Digital Strategy Imperatives for Canadian Nonprofits
Canadian nonprofits should prioritize digital maturity, modern fundraising, workforce readiness, and inclusive donor engagement to strengthen capacity, improve impact, and adapt to evolving community needs.Last updated Jul 30, 2026
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Checklist: Nonprofit Management Liability Insurance 101 – Learning the Language
No matter their size or mission, nonprofit organizations need insurance protection against risk seen and unseen. To protect your nonprofit against events that could threaten its viability, you need to understand your insurance coverage options.
Download HUB’s checklist of key
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
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Nonprofit Financial 2026 Guide
Is your nonprofit financially prepared for 2026? Economic uncertainty, tighter funding cycles, and evolving CRA requirements are putting real pressure on nonprofit finance leaders across Canada.Last updated Jul 28, 2026
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Free HR Compliance Bundle for Ontario Nonprofits
Ontario nonprofits face evolving employment, workplace safety, and WSIB requirements, including updates under Bill 30 (Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025). HR Covered is offering a free Nonprofit HR Compliance Bundle designed specifically for Ontario nonprofit organizations. The
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
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Nonprofit Financial Dashboard Guide
Do you dream of having instant access to your organization’s critical performance indicators, all in one place? Financial managers can now operate like a ship’s captain, viewing screens in a control room, arranging all essential metrics with a financial dashboard.
For Canadian
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
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Why One Toronto Nonprofit Chose a Pension for its People
Ontarians are struggling to save for retirement – and combined with a broader affordability crisis, these pressures are hitting the nonprofit sector especially hard. Tighter budgets and fewer resources mean retirement security often gets pushed to the back burner.
The numbersLast updated Jul 17, 2026
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73 Tips to Negotiate Nonprofit Funding Agreements
Through Nonprofit Law Ontario (NPLO) ONN offers sessions on reading and negotiating funding agreements. Inspired by the sessions, here are 73 tips to negotiate your funding agreements more effectively. Although focused on funding agreements with the Government of Ontario, the
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
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Four Ways to Strengthen Your Nonprofit Governance
Times have changed. Yet in many nonprofit organizations governance structures and processes haven’t kept pace, evolving with the realities of fewer volunteers, more difficult decisions, and greater expectations.
The good news is there are four ways that can help make your
Last updated Jul 9, 2026