Fact Sheet: Community Foundations of Canada CYBERSECURITY AND PRIVACY

Strengthen your nonprofit’s cybersecurity by implementing clear data protection policies, conducting regular staff training, and ensuring compliance with Canadian privacy laws like PIPEDA. Maintain secure data storage practices, prepare for potential breaches with a response plan, and consider cyber liability insurance to mitigate risks.

Fact Sheet: Building Inclusive Teams and Boards

Foster inclusive nonprofit governance by embedding equity into recruitment, training, and daily operations. Recognize and address unconscious bias, set measurable goals, and create accessible channels for feedback. Prioritize impact over intent and ensure policies support diverse voices at every level.

Fact Sheet: Build a Culturally Competent Board

Build a culturally competent nonprofit board by addressing unconscious bias and promoting inclusivity. Conduct diversity audits to align board demographics with community representation. Encourage proactive recruitment through diverse networks and ensure accessibility in meetings to foster genuine participation.

Directors & Officers of Non-Profits

Non-profit boards have real power and responsibility. Directors must meet legal eligibility (age, not bankrupt, etc.), act honestly and with care, avoid conflict of interest, attend meetings, appoint officers, set bylaws, handle finances and duties overall. Failure to do so can lead to legal liability.

Cybersecurity Tips for Nonprofits

Protect your nonprofit’s data with multi-factor authentication, encrypted devices, and regular off-network backups. Train staff to spot phishing, use strong passwords, and run security audits. These steps safeguard sensitive information and maintain donor trust.

Collaboration and Conflict Resolution

Foster a collaborative nonprofit culture by prioritizing transparency and open communication. Regularly involve staff in donor meetings and hold cross-departmental discussions to build trust. Address conflicts promptly with empathy and shared goals to strengthen teamwork and advance your mission.

Canadian Centre for Christian Charities

The Canadian Centre for Christian Charities equips organizations with resources, templates, and expert advice on financial management, HR and staffing, legal compliance, bylaws, governance, and policy making to help charities operate effectively and meet high accountability standards.

Annual Spending Requirement (Disbursement Quota)

Charities must meet Canada’s disbursement quota by spending a set minimum each year on charitable programs or grants. Based on asset levels, this ensures funds are used for public benefit. Staying compliant strengthens transparency, accountability, and financial stewardship.

5 Tips for Charity Cybersecurity

Protect your nonprofit’s digital presence with strong cybersecurity: use SSL-secured hosting, two-factor authentication, password managers, and regular software updates. Back up data and verify email sign-ups to safeguard donor information and maintain trust.

Planting Seeds S2 EP2: Ivy + Dean Consulting

🌱 Planting Seeds: Philanthropy in Saskatchewan connecting you to the community impact powered by donors and charities across the prairies. This show originally aired on Access Now TV. In this episode we chat with Jacq Brasseur from Ivy + Dean Consulting to hear how they uniquely support the charitable sector from an equity and queer inclusive lens.