What We Do
We Look Into Charities and Nonprofits
We are knowledge leaders who deliver insights that put the sector on the map.
Our signature research describes the sector and how Canadians engage with it. It identifies trends, issues and opportunities of concern and serves to raise the sector’s profile in the minds of Canadians.
Our library provides information for and about nonprofits and charities. It is the largest collection of online nonprofit resources in Canada.
We Look Out For Charities and Nonprofits
Our insights lend influence that shape public policy and build support and engagement from businesses, government, media and individual Canadians.
Our programs and services provide the sector with timely information and tools and ensure the community resources are there to do its work.
Did you know that there are 161,000 nonprofilts and charities in Canada?
Did you know that Canada’s nonprofit and voluntary sector is the 2nd largest in the world?
The sector represents 7.1% of the gross domestic product
The sector is larger than automotive and manufacturing. It generates $112 billion in revenues and employs 2 million people
Canadians donated $9 billion in 2004
Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island have the highest donor rates in the country at 93%
Canadians gave 2 billion volunteer hours in 2004
Teenagers volunteer more than any other age group
One percent of nonprofits command 60% of all revenues flowing to the sector
Canadians with the lowest household incomes give a greater percentage of their income than others
Saskatchewan has the highest volunteer rate in the country, followed by the Northwest Territories and the Yukon
Canadians give the most money to religious organizations, followed by health and social services
