Throughout the world, 2020 was a watershed year. Extraordinary world events and a global pandemic brought long-standing injustices and inequities to the fore. We are witnessing an extraordinary commitment to radical reform in all our systems and relationships. The foresight in Capacity Canada’s Vision of “courageous and inclusive communities that excel” has never been as prescient or as challenging. In partnership with all sectors, Capacity Canada has committed to building the capacity of more than 170,000 non-profits across Canada as they pivot and innovate to address the most important societal issues of our times — a healthier planet; a more equitable distribution of resources; communities where everyone belongs and is valued and respected; a world in which everyone can expect their basic human needs to be addressed; including safety, access to decent housing, food, and health services — both physical and mental health. Communities that don’t leave those who are homeless and suffering from addictions on the streets to die in misery. The 170,000 non-profits also include those who focus on preventative and life-enhancing services — arts, sports, faith, recreation.
MatchBoard, Governance BootCamps; Modern Board; CapacityGo — our exclusive Axonify based technology platform. You will see the growing impact of our marketing and storytelling capacity building through Creative Day for Social Good (CD4SG); and the creative prototyping of new solutions for organizations and communities through our Capacity by Design program. A highlight of 2020 for Capacity Canada was the depth and intensity of our ever-evolving partnerships. We continued to thrive with the support of Manulife, Suncor Energy Foundation, the Lyle S. Hallman Foundation, and TD Bank. In so many ways, we appreciate the generosity and strategic engagement of Kitchener Waterloo Community Foundation and the United Way of Waterloo Region. New opportunities continue to arise in our partnerships with Conestoga College, George Brown College, Wilfrid Laurier University and Mitacs. We are making strides in having a national impact. The increase in our virtual and online workshops and courses has removed many barriers for non-profit leaders across Canada to participate in our activities. We are proud of our friends and colleagues from every province in Canada
This annual report will give you a snapshot of how Capacity Canada builds non-profit capacity. We are proud of the advances we have made in our suite of board governance services —
Capacity Canada | Annual Report 2020
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