Cultivating Transformation

Canadian charities are being pulled by market and community forces toward new ways of operating. Individual donors are fewer in number, and those who are continuing to give tend to seek more insight into the efficacy of their gifts. Charities are also facing increased competition from the private sector, which is itself feeling more pressure to embrace social purpose and take responsibility for social and community impacts.

To respond to these new realities, charities must change and modernize, narrowing the focus of their purpose, collaborating with others to enhance their capacity, relinquishing outdated projects and programs while developing and launching new ones, and establishing new revenue streams.

Together with United Way British Columbia, we’re proud to present ‘Cultivating Transformation: How Charities Can Deliver Exceptional Impact’—an outline of the contemporary imperatives and capabilities charities need to develop to thrive for the next decade (and beyond). This framework supports charities’ funders, governors, and decision-makers as they strive to respond to communities’ needs, prevent the perpetuation of social challenges, respect funders’ and donors’ wishes, develop sufficient scale, and pursue their purpose.

This paper is dedicated to the thousands of volunteers and donors who give their time and resources in support of the charity sector and its work in our communities. 

Transformational Charity Assessment

Are you navigating the changing landscape of the charity sector and want to capitalize on new opportunities? 

Our online assessment, based on the Transformational Charity Framework, is designed to help organizations like yours adapt and thrive. The assessment offers tailored insights into narrowing your focus, developing new revenue streams, and enhancing your impact through strategic collaborations—all while streamlining data gathering, privacy management, and stakeholder reporting.

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