Resources
ONN is committed to acting as a facilitator and catalyst to help the network access resources for organizational capacity building. The content on this page highlights resources from ONN’s financial partners and sponsors. ONN does not endorse the products or services of partners or sponsors. Advertising revenue supports our mission to strengthen Ontario’s nonprofit sector as a key pillar of our society and economy.
Learn about Global Philanthropic Canada’s fundraising expertise
Global Philanthropic Canada is part of a worldwide network of strategic management professionals. Our consultants aim to support, teach and propel our clients to meet and exceed their goals by elevating their mission together.
Across Canada, our Senior Consultants average 30 years each of strategic on-the-ground fundraising leadership, in healthcare, higher education, arts, and social services. Collectively, we have helped raise more than $8 billion.
Helping nonprofits reduce IT costs and strengthen security
Many nonprofits and community-based organizations across Ontario qualify for Microsoft, and other software nonprofit discounts and grants but aren’t aware they’re eligible, or aren’t getting full value from the tools they already use. Lai and Associates supports nonprofits with practical, cost-effective IT solutions designed to meet the realities of mission-driven work.
Lai and Associates is a Cloud Solutions Provider with designations in Modern Work , Digital Apps and Innovations and IT Security, delivering full-service IT support to nonprofits and community organizations across Ontario.
Lai and Associates offers nonprofits of all sizes, IT and licensing assessments designed to help small medium and large organizations:
- Confirm eligibility for Microsoft nonprofit licensing and discounts
- Identify opportunities to reduce or consolidate licensing costs
- Strengthen security and compliance using tools already included in nonprofit pricing
- Create a clear roadmap aligned with organizational needs and capacity
These assessments help nonprofits understand what they qualify for, what they’re currently paying, and how to better align technology with their mission.
Lai and Associates provides end‑to‑end IT support, including Microsoft 365 licensing guidance, secure file and email migrations, modern collaboration tools, security and compliance support, and ongoing managed IT services, all delivered with an understanding of nonprofit operating environments and resource constraints.
Nonprofit Financial 2026 Guide – A free e-book by Enkel
Is your nonprofit financially prepared for 2026? Economic uncertainty, tighter funding cycles, and evolving CRA requirements are putting real pressure on nonprofit finance leaders across Canada.
Enkel has released a free e-book, the Nonprofit Financial 2026 Guide: A Strategic Roadmap to Resilience and Growth. Inside, you will find five practical strategies to move your organization from reactive financial management to confident, proactive leadership.
The guide covers scenario planning for budget uncertainty, internal controls to prevent fraud, risk-monitoring frameworks, CRA regulatory readiness, and equipping your board with the financial literacy needed for effective oversight.
Whether you are an Executive Director, board member, or finance leader, this guide gives a clear roadmap for the year ahead.
The All-in-One Platform Built for Growing Nonprofits
Managing a growing nonprofit shouldn’t feel like a constant battle with manual tasks and disconnected tools. Yapla offers an all-in-one platform designed to centralize your membership, events, communications, and more into one seamless ecosystem. Whether you are a provincial association scaling your impact or a local organization laying the foundation for growth, our tools are built to grow with your NPO.
Join the 100,000+ nonprofits that use Yapla to automate their admin work and spend more time where it matters: on your mission.
Free HR Compliance Bundle for Ontario Nonprofits
Ontario nonprofits face evolving employment, workplace safety, and WSIB requirements, including updates under Bill 30 (Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025). HR Covered is offering a free Nonprofit HR Compliance Bundle designed specifically for Ontario nonprofit organizations. The bundle includes an HR compliance checklist, employment agreement checklist, and essential HR policy templates to help you audit policies, update practices, and stay compliant.
Finance software that reduces time spent on administration
High-performance finance software, powered by AI, Sage Intacct is a cloud-based financial management platform that helps Canadian nonprofit organizations streamline complex accounting and financial operations, giving leaders real-time visibility into financial health, grants, and funds. It includes native nonprofit features such as fund accounting, grant tracking and billing, automated revenue recognition, and customizable reporting and dashboards, enabling teams to manage multiple revenue sources, improve transparency, and demonstrate mission impact more effectively.
With powerful reporting, automated workflows, and seamless integrations, Sage Intacct reduces manual tasks, strengthens compliance, and empowers finance teams to spend less time on administration and more time advancing their organization’s mission.
Finance and organizational resilience training for nonprofit leaders like you
Goodcasting Academy provides training on nonprofit finance and organizational resilience, for CEOs/Executive Directors, Finance and Operations Staff, including:
- Masterclass Programs:
- Finance Masterclass for Nonprofit Leaders (5 star rated!)
- Finance Masterclass for Nonprofit Treasurers
- Short-Courses:
- How to Read and Understand Nonprofit Financial Statements
- Nonprofit Finance Resources Made Clear
- Just the Tools (no lessons) – Enjoy Toolboxes and Annual Subscriptions
- Executive Director ToolBox
- Nonprofit Finance Director and Accountant’s Dream ToolBox
- Finance Masterclass ToolBox (just the tools)
- Finance Job Descriptions ToolBox
- Governance Finance ToolBox
- 2026 ToolBox Subscription (includes tools on integrations!)
Modernizing your Organization with Technology: See How We Can Help!
Over the last decade, we have had the privilege of working with high impact nonprofit organizations modernizing their organizations with technology, allowing them to deliver higher quality programs and services in more efficient ways. From BC to Newfoundland, from Texas to New York to Yellowknife, and around the world, our work includes:
- Custom web and mobile app development
- Gamified program development
- Digitization of learning programs
- Data and analytics dashboards and reporting
- Automating administrative processes
- Connecting and unifying disjointed systems (CRM, email, marketing, admin, donor management, etc.)
Interested in learning more about how we can help you achieve your technology goals?
Looking for a trusted technology partner to get you started?
Thinking of budget sensitive ways to maximize your impact next year? Get in touch at hello@finnovate.io and a member of our team will be happy to organize a consultation!
Checklist: Nonprofit Management Liability Insurance 101 – Learning the Language
No matter their size or mission, nonprofit organizations need insurance protection against risk seen and unseen. To protect your nonprofit against events that could threaten its viability, you need to understand your insurance coverage options.
Download HUB’s checklist of key terms to understand before shopping for a policy.
