- Ontario Nonprofits experienced an 83% surge in demand for programs post-pandemic. Arts & culture organizations saw a 68% increase, sports & recreation organizations an 83% increase in demand. In Northwestern Ontario, 85% of organizations reported increases in demand. artsincubator.ca/arts/northwe...
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- 39% of Ontario nonprofits believe they are at significant risk of not existing in the next three years, with this risk being even higher for organizations in Northern Ontario and Indigenous-led organizations, where 29% reported such a risk.
- Beyond the general decline in volunteerism (55% of charities reporting fewer volunteers), the report highlights the particular vulnerability of nonprofits in unorganized territories due to their heavy reliance on unpaid labor.
- With 55% of all Canadian nonprofits having no paid staff, the loss of volunteers can be catastrophic, potentially leading to program shutdowns or even organizational collapse.
- Reports paint a bleak picture of staff burnout and turnover. 63% of nonprofits are worried about losing employees due to burnout, a consequence of increased demand, low wages, and heavy workloads.
- Nonprofits in Northwestern Ontario's unorganized territories face systemic disadvantages, including geographic isolation, lack of infrastructure, funding inaccessibility, and limited government support.
