Ontario Nonprofit Network

@theonn.ca

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Independent nonpartisan network advocating for public policy and systems change that helps Ontario's 58,000 nonprofits - and their communities - to thrive.

Graphic promoting ONN's 2025–2026 Annual Report. The text reads "Available Now," "ONN Annual Report 2025–2026," and "Access Today." The graphic features the report cover overlaid on a photo of people seated at round tables during an ONN event, with ONN branding in pink, purple, and black.
White graphic with the headline “LAST CHANCE!” in bright pink. Below, text reads, “Fill out the State of the Sector survey by July 13, 2026.” A large calendar, stopwatch, and bar chart illustration appear in the bottom right, emphasizing the survey deadline.
Un graphique montrant un ciel d’un bleu foncé avec quelques nuages blancs, qui surplombe un paysage d’un vert éclatant. En haut du graphique est écrit en gros caractères « PLUS QU’UNE SEMAINE ». En dessous est affiché le texte en blanc suivant : « Votre contribution d’aujourd’hui permet de renforcer le secteur de demain. » À droite, un grand arbre vert jette de l’ombre sur un groupe de personnes composé d’enfants, d’adultes et d’une personne en fauteuil roulant, qui se tiennent ensemble. À gauche, une série de plantes de plus en plus hautes et une barre unique symbolisent la croissance. En bas du graphique s’affiche le texte en gras suivant : « LES OSBL ONT JUSQU’AU 13 JUILLET POUR RÉPONDRE AU SONDAGE. »
Graphic with a dark blue sky, white clouds, and a bright green landscape. Large text at the top reads, "ONE WEEK LEFT." Below it, white text says, "Your insights today help shape a stronger sector tomorrow." On the right, a large green tree shades a diverse group of people, including children, adults, and a person using a wheelchair, standing together. On the left, a series of growing plants and a simple bar chart symbolize growth. Along the bottom, bold text reads, "NONPROFITS HAVE UNTIL JULY 13 TO COMPLETE THE SURVEY."
Un graphique comportant le texte suivant en caractères noirs et gras « Date limite reportée au 13 juillet 2026 ». En dessous est affiché le texte suivant : « Les premiers résultats indiquent un manque de certaines données, et nous avons besoin de votre aide pour le pallier! » Une icône affichant un point d’exclamation apparaît à gauche du texte. En dessous est affiché un diagramme circulaire dont un morceau est mis en exergue comme étant manquant et marqué d’un point d’interrogation représentant les données manquantes. Le logo de l’Ontario Nonprofit Network est affiché dans le coin inférieur gauche.
Graphic with bold black text reading: “Survey Deadline Extended Until July 13.” Below, text states: “Preliminary results show gaps in our data, and we need your help filling them in!” An exclamation mark icon appears beside the message, and a pie chart with a highlighted missing section and a question mark symbolizes missing data. The Ontario Nonprofit Network logo is displayed in the bottom left.
Close-up photograph of two hands typing on a black computer keyboard. The image is overlaid with translucent green geometric shapes along the right side. At the bottom left, the white Lai and Associates logo appears beside the text “Lai and Associates” and the tagline “Innovate. Communicate. Empower.” on a dark translucent banner.
Graphic with the heading “NOW AVAILABLE” and the title “Explainer on privatization: An overview of privatization policy and efforts.” Text on the left reads, “An overview of the various elements of privatization, and the context under which privatization happens.” A preview of the Ontario Nonprofit Network publication cover appears on the right, and a blue button at the bottom says “ACCESS TODAY.”
Graphique titré : « Que s’est-il passé dans le secteur des OSBL en Ontario ces dernières années? » Un diagramme à barres stylisé, dont les barres sont de plus en plus longues et étiquetées de 2020 à 2025. Une barre de projection décolorée pour 2026 est marquée d’une loupe et d’un point d’interrogation. Le texte en bas indique : « Le sondage sur l’état du secteur 2026 est ouvert. Répondez-y pour nous aider à actualiser les graphiques suivants. »
Graphic with the heading: “What has happened in Ontario’s nonprofit sector in the last few years?” A stylized bar chart shows steadily increasing bars labelled from 2020-2025, and a faded projected bar for 2026 marked with a magnifying glass and question mark. Text at the bottom reads: “The 2026 State of the Sector Survey is now open. Take the survey to help us update the graphs ahead.”
Graphique titré « Rappel ». Texte affiché : « Répondez au sondage d’ONN sur l’état du secteur 2026. Cette année, de nouvelles questions nous permettront de mieux comprendre comment les OSBL composent avec le contexte actuel. » Plus bas, un élément visuel montre un groupe de personnes, un poignet en arrière-plan et une flèche montant en diagonale. Texte affiché en bas : « Date limite : 6 juillet 2026 ».
Graphic with the heading “Reminder.” Text reads: “Fill out ONN’s 2026 State of the Sector Survey. New questions were added this year to help us better understand how nonprofits are meeting the current moment.” A visual of a hand with people and an upward arrow appears below. Text at the bottom reads: “Deadline to complete: July 6, 2026.”
Graphic with a black background and a large orange curved shape along the left side. At the top right, white and blue text reads: “Use these briefs with MPPs to: ADVOCATE FOR FUNDING REFORM.” Four white rounded rectangles are stacked vertically below, each featuring a pink numbered circle and the title of a funding reform brief. The brief titles are: “Provincial government lacks knowledge of Ontario’s nonprofit sector,” “Transfer Payment Agreements lack flexibility,” “Increasing administrative burden in Transfer Payment Agreements,” and “Increasing mergers amongst transfer payment recipients.” The graphic uses bold typography and high-contrast colours to promote advocacy resources for nonprofit funding reform in Ontario.
"My days are very full and I am sure your schedule is packed, too, but taking a few minutes to fill out the latest ONN survey is worth the time. The data ONN’s survey offers is a powerful advocacy tool, and an opportunity to hold people in power to account. Our sector is valuable but we can only help our communities if we have the full picture and share our daily realities as non-profits."
Infographic titled “How does your pay stack up?” on a grayscale background of Canadian currency. The graphic states that the average woman in Ontario earns just $0.68 for every dollar a man makes and notes that intersectionality further affects earnings. Five stacks of gold coins compare earnings relative to men: Arab women earn $0.53, women with disabilities earn $0.57, Black and Indigenous women earn $0.58, racialized women earn $0.62, and men earn $1.00. A concluding statement at the bottom reads: “Being racialized affects the pay gap further.” The text is presented in black and red on white text boxes.
Graphic with the text: “What does #DecentWork for women in the nonprofit sector include?” The hashtag “#DecentWork” is highlighted in pink. Below the text is an illustration of five women of different ethnicities standing side by side in profile. The image has a light grey background with a soft pink border and purple arrow icons in the bottom right corner.
Alt text: Cover page of a report titled “Ontario’s Care Economy: An assessment of provincial care policy.” A dark blue ribbon in the top left corner reads “NEW REPORT.” The design features a light blue background with pastel orange, pink, yellow, and teal border accents. Along the bottom are three photos: two people reviewing paperwork at a table, a parent holding a sleeping baby, and a caregiver assisting two older adults with an activity.
Graphique avec le titre « Rappel » et des icônes de cloche. Texte affiché : « Participez au sondage du secteur 2026. » Texte affiché à gauche : « Vos expériences d’aujourd’hui contribuent à façonner le secteur de demain. » À droite, une illustration montre deux personnes qui regardent des données sur des écrans. Un bouton situé en bas affiche le texte « Répondre au sondage ».
Graphic with the heading “Reminder” and bell icons. Text reads: “Complete the 2026 sector-wide survey.” On the left, text says: “Your insights today help shape a stronger sector tomorrow.” On the right, an illustration shows two people reviewing data on a screen. A button at the bottom reads: “Take the survey today.”
Purple promotional graphic for HRCovered advertising a free “Ontario Nonprofit Employment Contract 2026” template. White text reads “Free Download” inside an orange button-style banner and “Get a FREE, lawyer-vetted employment contract template!” The background shows a blurred workplace meeting scene with two people. In the bottom right corner, illustrated contract documents are displayed inside a circular graphic.
Graphic promoting “Mark It Done: Sector Survey Drop-In Sessions.” A white pinned note over a purple-tinted background of a person working on a laptop reads “Mark It Done: Sector Survey Drop-In Sessions” in bold blue and pink text. A large green checkmark icon appears in the bottom right corner.
Promotional graphic for a webinar titled “Modernizing Nonprofit Finance: Moving Beyond the Status Quo.” The image features an illustration of two people balancing on a seesaw mounted on wheels, moving along a large arrow pointing forward. Text at the bottom reads: “Thursday, June 11 at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT.” The logo for Enkel appears at the bottom.
Graphic promoting board recruitment for ONN. Large headline reads “Join ONN’s Board of Directors.” Text invites applicants to submit a resume and brief cover letter. Deadline noted as May 29 at 12:00 PM, with contact email info@theonn.ca . Image includes a photo of a diverse group in a meeting room, with one person speaking while others listen and take notes, surrounded by sticky notes on a whiteboard. Design features teal and green accents on a light background.
ONN’s 2026 State of the Sector survey poster with a call to complete the survey. Text includes: “Just launched. ONN’s 2026 State of the Sector survey. 1. Take 20 minutes to complete the survey. 2. Contribute to gathering high-quality and representative data on the Ontario nonprofit sector. 3. Utilize data to influence policy, advocate for the sector, and the communities we serve. Complete the survey.”
Graphic titled “Care economy: Mini glossary" with and illustration of hands holding eachother.
A light green graphic featuring a quote about nonprofit governance on the left and a book cover on the right. The quote reads: “Think about the nuclear family template, and how many families don't fit into that model. There are so many different types of families. We can't apply a singular template to all boards; organizations need to figure out what they need and how to make their governance and accountability work for them. That takes mindfulness.” On the right is the book cover for Reimagining Nonprofits and Philanthropy by Vu Le. Below the quote, text reads: “Erin Kang, Director of Network Engagement at ONN.” At the bottom: “Page 74, Reimagining Nonprofits and Philanthropy by Vu Le.”
Graphic titled “2026 Technology in the Nonprofit Sector” on a blue grid background, featuring an illustration of a modern blue train on the right. Below, a section labeled “What’s inside?” lists three items: “Industry Trends,” “Tech Success Stories,” and “Practical Guide to Tech Enablement.” The Finnovate.io logo appears at the bottom left.
Graphic with the heading “FUNDING REFORM RESOURCES” on a teal background. Text reads: “Check out our funding reform briefs advocating for streamlined funding agreements and reduced red tape to ensure resources are reaching communities more effectively, and not adding additional administrative burden to nonprofits.” Below, an illustration shows three people collaborating around gears and rising bar charts with dollar signs, symbolizing improved funding systems and financial growth.
Promotional graphic that reads, "Join ONN's Network" with a website listed below, "www.theonn.ca/join-us/". Below that there is text that reads, "Our would not be possible without the help of our members and supporters." There is an image of four individuals with their backs turned toward the camera and their arms around each other.
Graphic with a deep blue background and the words “thank you” in large script at the top. Below is a photo of white trillium flowers in a lush green forest. At the bottom, text reads: “ONN is proud to be part of the provincial and territorial nonprofit networks supported through the Charitable and Nonprofit Sector Infrastructure Collaborative Fund.”
A promotional graphic with a green border and light grey background reads “New Reimagining Governance Tool.” Large teal text on the left says “Effective Engagement in Governance.” On the right, a text box explains that the collection of tools helps boards strengthen engagement with people impacted by the organization’s mission. Below the text are three icons representing direction, collaboration, and community connection. A blue button at the bottom says “Access Today.”
Promotional graphic for the Canadian Social Enterprise Sector Survey 2026. On the left, a photo shows five people dressed in heavy winter parkas with fur-lined hoods, goggles, and gloves standing on snow and ice in a northern landscape beside a wooden crate labeled “SMARTICE.” One person sits in front smiling while holding equipment, and others stand behind. The top left text reads “Certified Social Enterprise SmartICE.” On the right, a dark blue panel reads “Canadian Social Enterprise Sector Survey 2026” with “2026” highlighted in teal. Below it says “Shape what comes next at socialenterprisesurvey.ca.” Additional text reads: “Open to social enterprises across Canada. Your input informs policy, advocacy, and sector strategy.” At the bottom it says “Closes March 13, 2026.” The Buy Social Canada logo appears in the lower left corner.
Graphic with text that reads: “In a cost of living crisis, parents are depending on affordable child care to be able to support their families.” The background is teal with circular accents. On the left, a child care worker wearing a lanyard leans forward with open hands while a baby crawls nearby. In the centre, a parent pushes a stroller with a smiling child inside. On the right, an older adult sits in a chair holding a young child. In the bottom right corner is the “Keep the Child Care Promise” logo with a stylized tree icon.
Infographic showing a governance ecosystem model. At the top, a starburst reads “Goal of Governance and Its Role in the Organization,” with arrows pointing down to a central circular diagram labeled “Enablers.” The center includes overlapping sections: Governance Culture, People, Structures, and Policies and Processes. On the left, “External Influences” connects to icons labeled “Broad Trends and Forces” and “Capacity Builders.” On the right, “Internal Influences” connects to “The Organization’s Circumstances” and “Work of Governance (Board essentials, Governance functions).” Arrows form a loop around the diagram, showing the interconnected relationship between external and internal influences and the organization’s governance goal.
Graphic with a light blue background and colourful confetti reading “Nonprofit Appreciation Week” and “February 16–20, 2026.” Below the text, five illustrated people of diverse skin tones jump in celebration with their arms raised, wearing blue and orange outfits. At the bottom, text reads: “Celebrating the vital role nonprofits and workers play in creating and maintaining healthy, vibrant, and inclusive communities in Ontario.”
Graphic with a bright pink border and the headline, “Have you accessed a nonprofit this month?” Three social media-style posts are shown: one from volunteerottawa promoting a “New Video Series! Coffee Chat,” one from sudburyworkerscentre featuring a circular S.W.E.A.C.E.A.T.S. logo and the text “Advocating for workers in our community,” and one from ywcahamilton with a green “Serving Recap” design and food-themed icons. At the bottom, text reads: “Nonprofit Appreciation Week: Recognizing the people, programs and spaces that keep our communities healthy and connected. February 16–20, 2026.”
Quote graphic titled "Nonprofit Appreciation Week," dated February 16–20, 2026. The quote reads: “Through tough times and good ones, nonprofits lead the way in providing care to our communities… Every day more people rely on nonprofits for essential services and programs. Take a moment this week to thank nonprofits and their workers for their important work.” Below the quote, it says: "Danielle Griffin, ONN"
Promotional graphic with the Sage logo at the top and bold text reading “How 150+ nonprofit leaders are using technology to drive impact” A woman wearing glasses and a sleeveless brown top stands on the right against a dark background with green and blue gradient waves. Additional text reads “High-performance finance software” and “Powered by AI.”
Image has a dark purple background. There's a woman with a shocked face pointing left in the bottom right corner. On the left there's a logo. Under that text says : "Ontario nonprofit HR compliance bundle 2026. Includes essential policies and compliance checklist." Orange button below with text : "free download" and an arrow pointing down.
Graphic with blue abstract shapes and text reading “Nonprofit Resource Library to empower your team.” Below, a light blue text box says: “Drawing on over a decade of experience supporting Canadian nonprofits, Salytics has created two free resources to help organizations plan and execute a digital transformation with confidence.” The Salesforce Partner logo appears in the bottom left, and the Salytics logo appears in the bottom right.
Graphic titled “Ways nonprofits can participate in pre-budget consultations.” It lists four options: 1) Fill out the generic survey. 2) Email to see if you can join local consultations held by the Minister of Finance or Parliamentary Assistant. 3) Apply to testify at a pre-budget hearing through the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs. 4) Send a written submission. Icons appear beside each item.
Graphic titled “Top Resources & Publications – 2025 Wrapped.” A green background with bold black and yellow text displays four featured nonprofit publications: “Built on Hope: Nonprofit Sector Seeking Stability,” “Shining a Light on This Critical Moment: 2025 State of the Ontario Nonprofit Sector,” “The Cost of Undercompensation in the Nonprofit Sector,” and “Women’s Voices: Stories about Working in Ontario’s Nonprofit Sector.”
Promotional graphic from finnovate.io with the headline “Empowering Nonprofits with Digital Innovation.” Subtext reads: “Go into 2026 with a technology partner trusted by 150+ organizations. Reach out for a free tech consultation today.” On the right side, a grid of partner organization logos appears, including Asthma Canada, University of Alberta, Jump Math, ABC Life Literacy Canada, Mood Disorders Association of Ontario, NWT Recreation & Parks Association, Ever Active Schools, EcoSchools Canada, PTP Adult Learning and Employment Programs, and Junior Achievement. Clean blue-and-white design with cloud accents.
A rectangular graphic with a white box centered over a background of simple blue-and-white illustrated people seen from behind. Inside the box, large grey text reads “Unlock member benefits for your organization.” Below it, a list with checkmarks highlights benefits: free job postings on ConnectJobs.ca, access to webinars and training, nonprofit insurance and group benefits, policy analysis and advocacy updates, and access to Ontario’s lands registry. At the bottom, there is a rounded search-bar style button displaying “www.theonn.ca/join.”
A graphic featuring a large yellow quote box with text describing the challenges faced by a fully volunteer-run grassroots nonprofit: burnout, lack of core funding, and fear of not surviving without change. Below the quote are three simple icons: a person with a low-battery symbol, a person holding their head in stress, and a smiling person with a chat bubble. Caption: “Source: 2025 State of the Sector Survey, ONN.”