When you are just beginning to fundraise, it’s hard to know where to focus. You know you need money, but it’s not clear how to find it. We wrote this article to help new fundraisers and young nonprofits bring order to chaos and be confident in the face of uncertainty. #nonprofit #fundraising

How to start a fundraising program

Start fundraising by building relationships and keeping track of donors with the Fundraising Cycle tool. | The Organizer #48

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Citizen science may help “bridge a gap between science and both society and #policy.” Vegt et al. find collaboration can reduce psychological distance and produce socially robust knowledge, but trust remains fragile when science fails to produce visible change. doi.org/10.22323/225...

It's always nice to end the week with good news. Two of our incredible partners have been nominated for Water Canada awards this year. Congrats to Gabi from @waterrangers.bsky.social and Monica from @watersheds.ca!

2026 Finalists - Water Canada Awards

2026 FINALISTS See the full description of awards categories >>> PEOPLE Emerging Leader This award celebrates a rising star in the Canadian water sector, recognizing an individual no older than 35 who...

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"Impact depends not just on what an NGO aims to do, but on what it’s built to carry." Interesting take on practices that hold NGOs back. Examples focus on international NGOs, but some patterns will be familiar to local groups, like doing impact measurement only for funders.

The Seven Labors of the Modern NGO (SSIR)

Good missions don’t automatically become good results. Seven self-imposed burdens most often separate the two, and senior leaders can dismantle them.

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"Before you have a brand, you are an unfamiliar face in a very big crowd. It’s only when people start to recognize the qualities that are unique to you — when that strange face starts to look familiar — that your brand emerges."

The power of a compelling brand | The Organizer #46

Why -- and how -- to build your nonprofit's brand.

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Communications as trust infrastructure in the non-profit sector - The Philanthropist Journal

Communications as trust infrastructure in the non-profit sector - The Philanthropist Journal

As non-profits consider how to strengthen capacity for the future, communications warrants attention at the executive level. It isn’t something to deploy at the end of a process; it’s a strategic…

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Climate Goals Are Worth Setting—Even If They’re Aspirational Good news for advocates: “Even seemingly less credible emissions targets elicit significant and comparable supplier responses.” In other words, one company’s dubious public targets inspire others towards actual climate action.

Climate Goals Are Worth Setting—Even If They’re Aspirational

When corporations publicize their climate aspirations it can have major upstream impacts. Analyzing 5.6 million supply-chain contracts and 8,000 climate announcements from 2006–2023, a new study…

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New data on Canada’s internet habits just dropped 🇨🇦 Our latest 2026 Canadian Internet Trends Report covers online shopping, digital sovereignty, AI, deepfakes, data breaches and more: www.cira.ca/en/resources/documents/state-of-internet/canadian-internet-trends-2026/

While Canada produces world-leading #ocean research, translating this knowledge into benefits for the environment, economy, & communities is challenging. A new @cca-reports.ca report outlines several strategies to improve impact including prioritizing #knowledge #mobilization doi.org/10.60870/0TN...

Giving nature a say: why Scottish marine scientists appointed the ocean to their board www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

Giving nature a say: why Scottish marine scientists appointed the ocean to their board

As the rights of nature are increasingly being recognised, the Scottish Association for Marine Science is the latest organisation to make the ocean a trustee

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"Where a team works matters less than how it works." Spoiler alert: uninterrupted focus time is the secret to success.

The Office Amenity That Actually Improves Teamwork

Research on more than 6,000 knowledge workers suggests that the most effective teams are defined less by office perks or work arrangements than by their ability to protect focused work.…

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Impact is one of the topics people ask us about most — how to create it, how to measure it, how to talk about it honestly. Over the past few years, The Organizer has built up a nice collection of articles. Dig in here: www.entremission.com/category/the-o… #nonprofit #socialimpact

Impact Archive

The Organizer covers all aspects of impact, from theories of change to the nitty-gritty of impact measurement. Because impact is the reason we are here.

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The Canadian Social Enterprise Sector Survey Report from Buy Social Canada is out! The results show how patient financing and capacity-building supports would help small businesses, the economy, and communities. It's fun to see our data in the mix. socialenterprisesurvey.ca/survey-findi...

When it comes to nonprofit leadership, values matter. What you stand for, how you approach the work, what you recognize and reward … those leadership actions all flow from your values. In The Organizer no. 45, we explore the importance of values and share tips on how to name and share yours.

How (and why) to lead with your values

Your values influence every aspect of your work and your organization, so it's a good idea to define them clearly. | The Organizer #45

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Si vous trouvez ces données utiles, aidez-nous. Elles existent parce que des OSBL ontariens participent au sondage sur l’état du secteur. Année après année. Participez, vous aussi! ca.decipherinc.com/survey/selfs...?

If you find data like this valuable, we need your help. These year-over-year insights only exist because nonprofits in Ontario complete our State of the Sector survey. Every year! Add your insights today. ca.decipherinc.com/survey/selfs...?

This is a great overview of what forms a nonprofit organization’s Fundraising Stack. PS, your bookkeeper will adore you if your stack plays nice with your bookkeeping software.

Tony Martignetti@tonymart.bsky.social · 2mo ago

The Modern Nonprofit Tech Stack: What Matters — and What Doesn’t - NonProfit Pro buff.ly/yfRO5ZK #nptech

The ability to learn new tools and behaviours is arguably the most powerful skill you can develop. Being able to change your habits is the skeleton key that unlocks success. When you know how to change, you can leap at opportunities, innovate, and grow.

Changing habits is a skill we all need to practice | The Organizer #44

Attach a new habit to one you already have, if you really want to change.

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🌊 C’est le week-end de la Semaine de l’océan Canada! De Fogo Island à Vancouver, des communautés célèbrent l’océan à travers des randonnées, des festivals, des activités familiales et des occasions d’en apprendre davantage sur l’océan. 📍https://f.mtr.cool/wedsachzet

🌊 It’s Ocean Week Canada weekend! From Fogo Island to Vancouver, communities are celebrating the ocean through hikes, festivals, family activities, and ocean learning. 📍Find an event near you: https://f.mtr.cool/rodbofhbkb -

Traditional media relations still matter in nonprofit work. Here’s a great, frank post from Buoy231 about what to do to strengthen relationships with local reporters.

La Semaine de l’océan Canada 2026 rassemblera plus de 300 événements, des hubs régionaux, des artistes, des scientifiques, des éducateur·trice·s et des communautés d’une côte à l’autre pour célébrer l’océan.

Canada’s biggest ocean celebration returns June 1–8. Ocean Week Canada 2026 will bring together 300 events, regional hubs, artists, scientists, educators, and communities from coast to coast to coast in celebration of the ocean.  📍Read more and explore events at https://f.mtr.cool/vfvexxepgj

Attention nonprofit and care workers: This new report from our friends @theonn.ca highlights the need for public policy supports for paid and unpaid care work in Ontario. While working on the website and report design, we had a front row seat to the wisdom that went into the study. Check it out->

Ontario Nonprofit Network@theonn.ca · 3mo ago

JUST LAUNCHED - ONN’s new bilingual report and scorecard reveal how Ontario is faring on public policies that shape the province’s care economy. The answer? A failing grade reflecting gaps in care and non-transformative public policy decisions. Access the full report: scorecard.theonn.ca

What does it actually mean when a country has 60% access to safe drinking water? For most people, percentages don’t translate into lived reality. This gap between understanding data and feeling its impact led Inumimo Idowu to build “The Empty Glass Project.”

How a Simple Glass of Water Makes Global Inequality Impossible to Ignore - Nightingale

A minimal, metaphor-driven approach to visualizing global access to safe drinking water — and why simplicity may be the most powerful storytelling tool in data..

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Impact-oriented organizations should talk about impact with the same fervour businesses track and report profits. Why? Because impact tracking helps you refine your strategy and invest your time and money in actions that make a difference. It makes you better at what you do, which is good.

You need to start measuring your impact | The Organizer #43

Measuring your organization's social impact gives you insights that help you accomplish more with limited time and money.

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The True Cost Of Impact: Why Nonprofits Must Fund The Full Cost Of Their Work - @forbes.com www.forbes.com/councils/for...

Why Nonprofits Must Fund The Full Cost Of Their Work

A narrow focus on minimizing overhead has become one of the most persistent barriers to sustainable impact.

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From federal and provincial updates to calls for consultation, ONN’s newsletter keeps you informed and engaged. Subscribe for timely insights, funding opportunities, webinars, events, and resources for nonprofits. theonn.ca/subscribe/

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Ontario Nonprofit Network's bi-monthly newsletter delivers policy, funding, and resource updates to help your nonprofit fulfill its mission.

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Une nouvelle pétition demande au Parlement de reconnaître officiellement le troisième jeudi de février comme Journée canadienne de reconnaissance du secteur à but non lucratif. Signez la pétition avant le 31 juillet 2026. 🔗 buff.ly/oVKgXOc

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Pétition pour reconnaître officiellement le troisième jeudi de février comme la Journée canadienne de reconnaissance du secteur à but non lucratif.

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A new petition asks Parliament to officially recognize the third Thursday of February as the Canada Day of Appreciation for the Nonprofit Sector. Sign the petition before July 31, 2026. 🔗 buff.ly/lniRbVk

Petition e-7307

Petition to officially recognize the third Thursday of February as the Canada Day of Appreciation for the Nonprofit Sector

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