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    Statistics Canada report indicates nonprofit sector employment increased in 2023

    According to Statistics Canada, the Real GDP of nonprofits increased by 0.1% in the last quarter of 2023, after an increase of 0.8% in the third quarter. The Real GDP of

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    BC nonprofits invited to celebrate National Volunteer Week with online photo contest

    Volunteer BC launched a photo contest to celebrate National Volunteer Week from April 14 – 20, 2024. The theme for this year is Every Moment Matters – recognizing the incredible

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    The 2024 state of workplace health and wellness in Canada

    Environics Research and Dialogue released The 2024 State of Workplace Health and Wellness in Canada Report, which delves into the latest research on the perceptions of working Canadians in relation

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    Applications now open for the BOF/BCFC B3 Capacity Development Program

    The Black Opportunity Fund launched a grant and capacity-building program for Canadian Black-led, Black-serving, and Black-focused nonprofits and charities, in partnership with the Black Canadian Fundraisers Collective (BCFC), made possible

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    New report indicates fewer charitable donors and less money donated in 2022

    Statistics Canada released the 2022 Canadian charitable donation data, which indicated that just under 5 million Canadian tax filers declared a charitable donation in 2022. According to the report, the

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    How Digital Are Canadian Charities Now?

    CanadaHelps released the How Digital Are Canadian Charities Now Report, which delves into data from the Digital Skills Survey. In August 2023, CanadaHelps surveyed 1470 Canadian charities to gain insights

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    Speaking opportunities for University of Alberta graduates working in the nonprofit sector

    Are you a graduate of the University of Alberta? Do you currently work in the nonprofit sector or in a role supporting the sector? The University of Alberta Alumni Engagement

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    TELUS Mental Health Index: Workers under 40 most isolated and lonely

    According to a recent TELUS Mental Health Index, employees under 40 in Canada feel the most isolated and lonely. Based on the index, nearly half (45%) of young workers indicated that

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    Applications are now open for the Youth Mental Health Grant

    The Kindred Foundation announced that applications are now open for the Youth Mental Health Grant. The grant program is focused on administering financial support to Canadian organizations providing mental health

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    Call for Funding Proposals: Family & Community Support Services

    The City of Calgary launched a Call for Funding Proposals for the Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) program. Established nonprofits are invited to apply for funding for a term

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