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Financial Planning in Uncertain Times: A Practical Guide for Nonprofit Leaders and Boards

Financial Planning in Uncertain Times: A Practical Guide for Nonprofit Leaders and Boards

Financial Planning in Uncertain Times: A Practical Guide for Nonprofit Leaders and Boards

Canadian nonprofits face increasing uncertainty as funding shifts, donor behaviour evolves, and costs rise.
Yet many still rely on static annual budgets that quickly become outdated. Based on key learnings from a 2026 webinar delivered in partnership between Vantage Point and Enkel, this e-book reveals how most organizations lack structured cash flow forecasting and scenario planning—and offers practical frameworks to build financial resilience without large teams or expensive tools.

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2024 Digital Accessibility Guide

2024 Digital Accessibility Guide

2024 Digital Accessibility Guide

Created in collaboration with Rowan King and all•Access

To ensure a goal of more equitable and inclusive practices, it is important to ensure the content, materials, and communications produced are accessible. Access means useable by everyone, regardless of ability or situation. This has a direct impact on your brand and reputation.

This guide outlines step-by-step practices to make digital media accessible to people of varying disabilities.

Whether working in common Microsoft 365 programs like Word and PowerPoint, online marketing software like Mailchimp, or wanting an introduction to Adobe Acrobat’s accessibility functions, this is a well-rounded starting point.

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From Strong to Abundant

From Strong to Abundant

From Strong to Abundant

Resource Provided By Vantage Point

There are many talented people in our communities that want to contribute their skills and expertise to a cause they believe in.

Building from a strong foundation of excellent governance, leadership, planning, and people practices, Abundant Not-For-Profits create meaningful opportunities to engage talented volunteers at all levels of the organization.

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Guide to All Vantage Point Resources

Guide to All Vantage Point Resources

Guide to All Vantage Point Resources

Resource Provided By Vantage Point

Vantage Point exists to support people moving not-for-profit organizations forward - Executive Directors, board members, senior leaders, managers, staff, and volunteers.

In this document you will find a categorized and hyperlinked list of our workshops, podcasts, blog posts, and ready-to-use documents. The documents include guides, templates, and worksheets. Our resources will provide you with tools and tactics to immediately lift your organization's capacity.

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Covid-19 Government Financial Resources for Not-for-Profits

Covid-19 Government Financial Resources for Not-for-Profits

Financial Resources for Not-for-Profits

Resource Provided By Vantage Point

The economic and financial resources made available by the federal and provincial governments in response to COVID-19. Not-for-profit organizations can access this as employers and share with all employees and workers.

Please note that information is constantly changing and thus, while care and effort is made to keep this resource page updated, the information can become outdated quickly.

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