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Sector Research Catalogue

This resource gathers key research publications about BC’s and Canada’s non-profit sector. Publications are organized by source or organization and grouped by topic area.

The Province of BC Lobbyists Transparency Act (LTA) recommendations reflect non-profit sector advocacy

Vantage Point and the BC Non-Profit Network (BCNN) are very pleased to see our sector’s critical advocacy reflected in the Province’s Special Committee Review of the Lobbyists Transparency Act (LTA)

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From Global Goals to Local Action: Advancing Climate Action Through the Sustainable Development Goals

Climate action is shared work. It belongs to governments, large corporations, non-profits of every size, and each of us as individuals within our communities. Together, we can make a meaningful difference.

British Columbia non-profit policy building

Funding What Works: Strengthening BC’s Non-Profit Sector Through Multi-Year and Core Funding

Following October’s BC Non-Profit Lobby Day, we have developed this policy paper to support our continued collective advocacy for funding policy changes in our sector.

The Province, Non-Profits to Celebrate BC Non-Profit Recognition Day on October 30

The BC government faces a continuing trade war, tariffs, a tightening federal government, and an unstable economy. All these..

BUILD: Stronger BIPOC-Led Non-Profits across BC and the Yukon

The BC government faces a continuing trade war, tariffs, a tightening federal government, and an unstable economy. All these..

Policy Shifts and Fiscal Tightening: Impacts for Non-Profits in BC

The BC government faces a continuing trade war, tariffs, a tightening federal government, and an unstable economy. All these..

Alleviating Nonprofit Burnout: How AI Empowers BC’s Nonprofits to Thrive

It’s no secret that BC’s nonprofit sector is under significant strain. The Vantage Point 2024 State of BC’s Non-Profit Sector report..

Why We Volunteer: A Journey of Learning and Giving Back

Ask someone why they volunteer, and you will uncover a deep and vast collection of stories. My mother was born and raised..

Unlocking the Potential of Your Board: The Value of eLearnings for Board Fundamentals

Imagine you’re about to join a new board. You’re new to the role and the organization. You’re excited for the opportunity but..

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Interactive online resources designed especially for BC non-profits

Training and Consulting

Educational opportunities to grow your individual skills as a non-profit leader or strengthen the capacity of your organization. Find out more about each service through the links below or under the Training and Consulting menu.

Strategic Planning

Achieve your organizational goals with a clear vision and strong alignment between priorities, strategies and activities.

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Executive Recruitment

Vantage Point’s Executive Director/CEO Recruitment supports your leadership transition.

Plan for the first performance review of your new executive with our Executive (ED/CEO) Performance Management plans

Organizational Assessments

Understand your lifecycle stage and develop your organization’s internal capacity

Governance and Policy Reviews

We work with organizations to implement policies and practices that ensure effective governance and are tailored to their size, culture, and mission

eLearning

Vantage Point’s most popular training session, Board Fundamentals: Roles and Responsibilities, is now available as an accessible self-paced eLearning course. Sign up and start now!

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We're convening a BC Non-Profit Network to connect and amplify the voice of BC's non-profit sector.

The BC Non-Profit Network (BCNN) is a network composed of a diverse range of non-profit organizations in British Columbia and is currently focused on creating connection and engagement opportunities, sector research, government relations and advocacy for non-profits in BC.

Learn more and join all BCNN activities through the Networks menu.

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Stories of impact, community conversations, non-profit sector and community news, interactive content, online resources, blogs and podcasts designed to support non-profit leaders and organizations. Find all these under our Resources menu.

Sector Research

Read our latest sector research reports and download copies for your organizational learning

Blogs

Read about important topics and trends in the non-profit sector and learn practical tips for growth

Digital Resources

Check out our free downloadable guides, case studies, toolkits, worksheets, and more.

Podcast

Listen to From our Vantage Point episodes (and find them on all your favourite podcast platforms)

Meet our Partners

We partner with a variety of organizations and collaborators who share a common goals to strengthen the non-profit sector across our province.