Survey Results

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

All Reports (January 2023 – present)

4.04.12 – Volunteer Workforce Trends & Challenges

4.04.11 – Impact of Current Economic Trends

4.04.10 – Working with Foundations

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Collaboration & Partnership Dynamics

Collaboration is crucial for strengthening the impact of the charitable sector in Canada. By working together, charities can pool resources, share expertise, and create innovative …

EDI

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is crucial for strengthening the impact of the charitable sector in Canada. By working together, charities can pool resources, share …

Funding Environment

Sustainable funding is the lifeblood of charities, enabling them to fulfill their missions and address pressing social issues. This theme tracks trends in funding sources, …

Governance & Management

Effective governance and management practices are the backbone of successful organizations. This theme explores how Canadian charities structure their leadership, develop strategic plans, and manage …

Policy

Policy decisions at all levels of government can greatly impact the charitable sector. This theme examines how changes in regulations, tax policies, and public funding …

Sector-wide Challenges

The charitable sector faces a range of challenges, from resource shortages to external crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. This theme identifies the major obstacles charities …

Other Emerging Sector Themes

As the charitable sector evolves, new issues and trends continue to emerge. This theme captures those cutting-edge developments—whether it’s technological innovation, changing donor behaviors, or …

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Understanding Report Numbers: Each report follows a structured numbering system (e.g., 2.11.45), which represents:
- The project year the report was published (Year 2)
- The month of publication (November)
- The survey number for that year (Survey 45)
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