Thriving Non-Profits

Looking for some quick, high value learning to get stuck into over the holidays? Our free, one hour intro course provides a comprehensive introduction to the strategies and thinking needed to diversify your revenue streams and strengthen your nonprofit's financial future. Learn more and enroll here: https://lnkd.in/gM55x2zu

More worrying news about shrinking donations in Canada. The ongoing decline in charitable giving is just one of several challenging trends impacting nonprofits’ ability to generate funds from traditional sources. This reality underscores the importance of programs like Thriving Non-Profits, which offer training, coaching, and resources to help organizations adapt. In an increasingly unpredictable economic and political landscape, it’s becoming ever more critical for nonprofits to strengthen their financial resilience by exploring innovative revenue streams that align with their mission. By generating unrestricted income, organizations can better navigate the fluctuations caused by shrinking donations, reduced core funding, and smaller, more competitive grants.

This year we added a number of valuable new resources to our learning platform at www.thrivingnonprofits.ca. These new additions build on our existing learning content, and give nonprofit leaders access to innovative new knowledge, tools, support and others resources to support their learning! 📘 A free e-book, “5 Fundraising Ideas You Might Not Know About (Yet!)” 💻 A free 1-hour revenue diversification fundamentals course for nonprofit leaders who want to understand the what, why, and how of revenue diversification. 🏪 The new Social Enterprise Acquisition course and accompanying workbook for nonprofits who want to explore business acquisition as a pathway to social enterprise. 🏅 A new online coaching booking platform, providing quick and easy access to amazing coaches that can support your organization at any time. 📄 A new online resource library for current learners and Community members containing 100s of innovative resources, including videos, case studies, templates, tools, reports, and workbooks. We are excited to bring you more new courses and resources in 2025, covering innovative topics like accessing capital, cash-flow management, community bonds, and an entrepreneurial approach to board governance.

This year, Thriving Non-Profits ran nine cohorts across spring, summer and fall intakes, welcoming 121 organizations, twice as many as in 2023! It’s hard to capture all the incredible moments from our time together during the nine cohorts this year. From the rich conversations and “aha” moments to the deep sense of connection that comes from hearing your own experiences reflected in the words of others, we love hearing from participants. Here are just a few highlights from this year: “What a wonderful journey participating in this program has been over the last several months. Learning from each other as part of the cohort, and the experience of the team at Thriving Non-Profits has allowed for opening the mind to explore new opportunities.” – Jim Miller, Trinity Historical Society “The opportunity to share and learn from each other helped us envision and redesign our revenue generation activities. The insights and collaborative environment made all the difference in enabling us to grow in new and creative ways." – Cagla Azizoglu-Aslan, FCJ Refugee Centre A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in our 2024 cohorts for your insights, energy and dedication to your missions. We are excited for what next year will bring, and welcome you to share with your networks that applications for Spring 2025 cohorts are currently open at: https://lnkd.in/g_tjp5HG

Our friends at Vantage Point host valuable learning and training programs for nonprofits and charities based in British Columbia. Starting February 5, join their three-month Capacity Development Lab designed to take a closer look at your organization and form an action plan to effectively move through transitions. Applications are open now until January 19, 2025.

Have you grabbed your copy of our new ebook, “5 Fundraising Ideas You Might Not Know About (Yet!)”? This is an amazing free resource for nonprofits looking for new ways to introduce sustainable revenue. To thrive in today’s economic environment, #nonprofits need to adopt creative and innovative ways to raise money, and the ebook is packed with ideas to help you and your team create more sustainable revenue. Treat yourself, you deserve it - and it'll make for some great holiday reading! Go ahead and download your FREE copy now: https://lnkd.in/gY6nYbqF

Thriving Non-Profits online training doesn’t just give you powerful new learning and strategies to support your organizations financial resilience, completing our self-paced program and you’ll also earn 12 continuing education points toward your CFRE International application. Learners who complete the Thriving Non-Profits online program are eligible for 12 continuing education points toward CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. Enroll now to start learning and support your pathway to CFRE certification. https://lnkd.in/gsyQkwua

Is your nonproft a Coast Capital Savings banking member? You could be eligible to participate for FREE in the Thriving Non-Profits Spring 2025 cohort! For the upcoming Spring 2025 cohort, Coast Capital Savings is generously offering bursaries for their #nonprofit banking members to participate for free. If you are ready to apply, please submit your application for the Spring 2025 cohort at: https://lnkd.in/g_tjp5HG In the application, you can identify that you are a Coast Capital Savings member and the size of bursary you need.

Have you had the chance to read our latest blog post on social enterprise acquisition? It’s all about how nonrofits that want to start a social enterprise, might actually be able to buy an existing business instead! Many local businesses across Canada are up for sale, and one of them could be just the right fit for your organization’s #socialenterprise objectives! Read the full post here: https://lnkd.in/gZqmZrJw

Join us tomorrow for our final Community event of 2024! Hosted by Kristi Rivait (she/her), Co-Founder of Thriving Non-Profits, this informal gathering is all about sharing our stories, whether it’s a big achievement, a small step forward, or simply finding joy in the journey. Let’s take some time to connect, reflect, and cheer each other on as a community. No matter where you are in your journey, your story matters, and we want to celebrate it with you. Grab a warm drink, bring your good vibes, and let’s toast to the amazing things we’ve accomplished this year—and the bright future ahead! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gR5bR-p3