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Survey Reports

Welcome to the CICP Survey Reports page, where you can explore our latest research findings on the Canadian charitable sector.

All Reports (January 2023 – present)

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Policy & Advocacy in Canada’s Charitable Sector (Collective Survey Results 2023-2025)

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EDI in Canada’s Charitable Sector (Collective Survey Results 2023-2025)

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Collaboration in Canada’s Charitable Sector (Collective Survey Results 2023-2025)

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Collaboration & Partnership Dynamics

CICP Survey Results – Collaboration & Partnership Dynamics FR Collaboration is crucial for strengthening the impact of the charitable sector in Canada. By working together,…

EDI

CICP Survey Results – EDI FR Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is crucial for strengthening the impact of the charitable sector in Canada. By working…

Funding Environment

CICP Survey Results – Funding Environment FR Sustainable funding is the lifeblood of charities, enabling them to fulfill their missions and address pressing social issues.…

Governance & Management

CICP Survey Results – Governance & Management FR Effective governance and management practices are the backbone of successful organizations. This theme explores how Canadian charities…

Policy

CICP Survey Results – Policy FR Policy decisions at all levels of government can greatly impact the charitable sector. This theme examines how changes in…

Sector-wide Challenges

CICP Survey Results – Sector-wide Challenges FR The charitable sector faces a range of challenges, from resource shortages to external crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.…

Other Emerging Sector Themes

CICP Survey Results – Other Emerging Sector Themes FR As the charitable sector evolves, new issues and trends continue to emerge. This theme captures those…

Briefing Documents

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At a Tipping Point: The Trilemma Facing Canada’s Charitable Sector

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Canada’s Social Safety Net: A Call to Reform Funding Models for Charities

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High Demand and Constrained Capacity in Canada’s Charitable Sector

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Personnel Under Pressure: The Charitable Workforce in Crisis

Monthly and Quarterly Reports

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2023 Mid-year Report (EN)

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2.04 – Sector Snapshot

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2.03 – Sector Snapshot

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Other CICP Publications

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Stable on Paper, Strained in Practice: The Workforce Crisis in Canadian Charities

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Digital Fundraising in Canadian Charities: What’s Working, What’s Next, and What’s Holding Us Back

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Embracing Spirit and Soul: Reflections from the 2025 CICP Data Walk