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2026 Report

How Canadian nonprofits are modernizing under pressure

Canadian nonprofits are being asked to move faster, demonstrate greater impact, and modernize with limited resources.

The 2026 Canadian Nonprofit Impact Report explores how leaders are responding to financial pressure, changing donor expectations, digital transformation, and growing interest in AI. Discover where the sector is making progress, where challenges remain, and what finance leaders should prioritize next.

What is shaping the future of Canada’s nonprofit sector?

Based on responses from 150 Canadian nonprofit decision-makers, the 2026 report examines how organizations are balancing resilience and ambition with growing operational and financial pressure.

It also compares findings with previous years, providing a clearer view of how nonprofit priorities, technology adoption, and expectations are changing over time.

Inside the report, you’ll discover:

  • How funding pressure and rising program costs are reshaping financial planning
  • Why demonstrating measurable impact is becoming a baseline expectation
  • Where digital adoption is advancing faster than organizational maturity
  • What nonprofits need to build practical and responsible AI readiness
  • How finance leaders can strengthen visibility, governance, and organizational resilience