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Welcome to Ontario Nonprofit Network

ONN is the provincial network for Ontario’s 58,000 nonprofits and charities, focused on policy, advocacy and services to strengthen Ontario’s nonprofit sector as a key pillar of our society and economy.

There are many ways to be involved in the network, from engaging with us on social media and attending our public events, to participating in our annual state of the sector survey that contributes to meaningful open data for Ontario’s nonprofits. You can also join ONN’s member community, which provides us with the support to stay independent and continue our public policy advocacy on behalf of the sector.

Ways to connect with ONN

Follow ONN

If you are new to ONN, make sure you are subscribed to our email newsletter and follow us on our channels:

ONN electronic communications list, including our e-bulletin
Instagram
LinkedIn
Threads
Bluesky

Attend an Event

We’d love to see you at one of our events! We host regular Nonprofit Driven (NPD) Regional Connects events, webinars, policy summits, and other events. Members enjoy free or discounted rates.

NPD Regional Connects is the place to be for Ontario nonprofit organizations. This is ONN’s traveling event series that brings together nonprofits, charities, and community groups across the province to connect over pressing topics and collective issues.

Follow ONN on Eventbrite to be alerted of new events!

Dive into ONN Resources

ONN’s publications and policy agenda provide in-depth analysis and expertise on important issues affecting Ontario nonprofits.

Decent Work Pathways and the Reimagining Governance Lab provide a range of free governance and HR resources and tools.

For 24/7 access to nonprofit thought-leadership, resources, and reports, check out ONN Resource Centre.

Sustain the network with ONN membership

Our public policy research and advocacy work would not be possible without our members. ONN members enjoy a range of benefits, including free and unlimited postings on the Connect Nonprofit Jobs board and discounts on events and insurance.

Every nonprofit organization in Ontario – members and non-members alike – can also take advantage of ONN’s Purchasing Program. Save on employee benefits, office supplies and other crucial, everyday needs.

Not sure if membership is right for you? Connect with our Director of Network Engagement to ask questions or have an exploratory conversation by emailing erin@theonn.ca.

ONN Connectors program

ONN Connectors are organizations, corporations and individuals that believe in building a strong and resilient nonprofit sector in Ontario. Their significant financial support helps to ensure there is an independent convener of voices to advocate on the issues that impact public benefit nonprofits and charities in Ontario.

Our governance

ONN works alongside our Board of Directors, Policy Committee, and Finance & Audit Committee to help shape our work and priorities. There are no current open positions. Opportunities to join these bodies are shared in our e-bulletin.

Promote your services with ONN Members

If you are a business looking to share your services and products with ONN members, please contact our Communications and Development Manager to learn more about our fee for service program: katie@theonn.ca. We offer paid partnership opportunities to share more about your work through our e-bulletin newsletter, social channels, resource page, webinars and blogs. Funds raised through our fee for service offerings support ONN’s advocacy work in the nonprofit sector.