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Through guided teachings and sharing circles, this series creates space to learn, reflect, and explore new perspectives on our shared reconciliation journey. Join us as we build understanding and move toward a more connected, hopeful future.

Register: bit.ly/46JMvwu

#TruthAndReconciliation

A young woman holding a box of food donations. Caption: "Nonprofit Appreciation Week."

Celebrating the passion and impact of nonprofits across Canada this week 💙 For #NAW2026, donate, volunteer, and show your favourite nonprofit your support.

Rainbow Pages is coming back May 2026—and don't get it twisted, you'll want to get listed! Rainbow Pages features queer-owned and queer-friendly businesses of ALL types from everywhere in Waterloo Region. Want to learn more or get in the pages? Go to: bit.ly/RainbowPages2026

10 Email Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits 26% of online donors say email is the tool that most inspires them to give. This post is a comprehensive guide to email fundraising for nonprofits.

📨 33% of online donors say that email is the tool that most inspires them to give compared to 29% who say social media: nptechforgood.com/101-best-pra... ✅

Despite the popular myth which asserts that email is dying, the truth is that email use is growing among all age groups worldwide.

Mentorship isn’t just advice — it’s shared learning.

Join Open Hearth as a mentor and support emerging leaders ready to grow with purpose.

Limited spots. Apply by Jan 31, 2026: bit.ly/4jwTYV2

You don’t have to lead alone.

Open Hearth mentees are supported by women leaders who understand nonprofit realities. Build confidence, grow your skills, and find real belonging.

Apply by Jan 31, 2026: bit.ly/4qcoGoR

Eli Wood, a young community member and a #WLU student, went missing over 100 days ago. Sharing this post can make a difference. Let's show support to his family & help to bring Eli home safely.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/bumper-sticker-campaign-launched-to-help-find-eli-wood-9.7065513

An image of a hockey player overlaid in purple is on the right side of the post. The title reads: Can't Stop Re-watching Heated Rivalry? Live it!

Come celebrate Pride Night with the Laurier Golden Hawks and Spectrum! The men's game is NEXT Fri., Feb., 7PM. The women's game is Fri., Feb. 12, 7PM. Both teams will play in special Pride jerseys, which will be auctioned off for Spectrum. Get your FREE tickets at: bit.ly/SpectrumEventbrite

2026 Social Media Statistics for Nonprofits Use these social media statistics to guide your nonprofit in creating and maintaining a successful social media strategy.

50+ stats covering Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, X, and TikTok for nonprofits:
nptechforgood.com/101-best-pra... ☑️

The title of this image reads: Creating Safer Spaces, advertising for a learning session on February 24 in Elmira. There are two images of the speakers, Baz and Blaze at the bottom.

Hearts Open for Everyone (HOPE) is partnering with us here at Spectrum to bring a free workshop on 2SLGBTQIA+ allyship and inclusion to Elmira on Feb 24 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM! Dinner is provided alongside some incredible learning. To register, go to: https://shorturl.at/pn0yE

A copy of The Master’s Tools… by Audre Lorde

This brief collection by Audre Lorde is well worth reading if you haven’t before.

“You do not have to be me in order for us to fight alongside each other. I do not have to be you to recognize that our wars are the same.”

#BookSky

🚨 Deadline Extended! 🚨

Apply to be a mentor or mentee with Open Hearth by January 31, 2026.

Grow. Connect. Lead.

#OpenHearthMentorship #NonprofitLeadership #MentorMentee #InclusiveLeadership #WaterlooRegion

In bright white and red text, the title reads: I am not your negro, and is advertising for the February film for Rainbow Film Club.

Next Monday, starting at 7 PM, the Rainbow Film Club will be showing I Am Not Your Negro, a book based on an unfinished book by the legendary James Baldwin. The film club runs at the Princess Original on the first Monday of every month. For full details, go to: ourspectrum.com/events

Nonprofit Appreciation Week - Ontario Nonprofit Network What is Nonprofit Appreciation Week? Find out how this week came about and how you can join in the celebrations.

As we head into this year’s Nonprofit Week of Appreciation, are you looking for ways to participate and show your support?

Take a look here for ideas on how to get involved, spread the word, and help shine a light on the nonprofit workers making a difference every day: theonn.ca/about-the-se...

🚨 Deadline Extended! 🚨

Apply to be a mentor or mentee with Open Hearth by January 31, 2026.

Grow. Connect. Lead.

#OpenHearthMentorship #NonprofitLeadership #MentorMentee #InclusiveLeadership #WaterlooRegion

📢 Give back to your community in 2026! Find a volunteer position on CharityVillage.

New #volunteer opportunities are posted every day! Check out our volunteer board to review #nonprofit and charitable openings in your area. ⬇️

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📢 Strengthen your board’s governance.
Join Capacity Canada’s 4‑part series (Feb 3–24, 3–4 PM ET).
💼 $350 for all four or $150/session.
👉 Register: buff.ly/aMsTzbH

Calling nonprofit leaders in Waterloo Region!

Open Hearth is seeking Mentors for its February cohort.
• Share your expertise
• Support women, trans & non‑binary professionals
• Grow nonprofit leadership

Apply now!
Mentor: bit.ly/4jwTYV2
Mentee: bit.ly/4qcoGoR
Deadline: 25 Jan 2026

Information session on the new federal advocacy rules for nonprofits Join us to learn more about the new advocacy rules, and gain insights on how to make the decision to register.

Join our info session that will cover the new lower federal threshold for registering in-house lobbying activities. Under the new rules, it will be significantly easier for organizations that do any federal-facing advocacy to meet the requirements for registration.
www.eventbrite.ca/e/informatio...

Sector Signals: The Trends Shaping the Sector in 2026 Get 2026-ready: Tune in for key trends and priorities shaping Canada’s charitable sector on Jan 29.

2026 nonprofit sector trends: Join us on Jan 29 at 1 PM ET for a webinar exploring the signals and priorities shaping Canada’s charitable & nonprofit sector in the year ahead. 🔗 Register:

Try Capacity Canada's FREE Nonprofit Capacity Scorecard! It just takes a few minutes to complete and you'll receive a personalized report with opportunities for capacity-building! scorecard.capacitycanada.ca

🌿 Truth Work & Reconciliation: 8 weeks of guided learning with Dr. Kelly Laurila.
🧡 In‑person Feb 3 | Online Mar 5
🎟️ $25 | Limited spots
Register: bit.ly/49wKjZN
#ReconciliationInAction #TruthWork #CapacityCanada

Only 7 days left to apply!
Ready to grow as a leader in the nonprofit sector? Join the Open Hearth Mentorship Network.
Apply now as a Mentor bit.ly/4jwTYV2 or Mentee bit.ly/4qcoGoR . Deadline: 25 January 2026.

#NonprofitLeadership #Mentorship #Mentoring #WomenInLeadership #WomenLeaders

Want to give back and inspire future leaders?
Become a mentor in the Open Hearth Mentorship Network! Mentor Application bit.ly/4jwTYV2; Mentee Application bit.ly/4qcoGoR. Deadline: 25 January 2026

#NonprofitLeadership #Mentorship #Mentoring #WomenInLeadership #WomenLeaders #EmpoweringWomen

📢 Strengthen your board’s governance.
Join Capacity Canada’s 4‑part series (Feb 3–24, 3–4 PM ET).
💼 $350 for all four or $150/session.
👉 Register: buff.ly/aMsTzbH

Don’t miss upcoming programs, webinars, events and sector insights—join our email list and stay informed.

Sign up today at capacitycanada.ca/sign-up/

#newsletter #blog #stayuptodate #programs #capacitycanada

👥 Board Chairs—grow with peers.
Feb 2026 | Limited spots
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Your leadership journey starts here!

Women, trans, and non-binary folks in nonprofits – join our free mentorship program.
Apply today to the Open Hearth Mentorship Network: Mentor Application bit.ly/4jwTYV2 ; Mentee Application bit.ly/4qcoGoR .

Deadline: 25 January 2026

🌿 Truth Work & Reconciliation starts Feb 3 (in-person) & Mar 5 (online).

8 weeks of guided learning, reflection & action led by Dr. Kelly Laurila.
$25 | Limited spots | Register today at bit.ly/49wKjZN

#ReconciliationInAction #TRC #CapacityCanada

📢 Strengthen Your Board’s Governance Capacity Canada’s 4‑part series (Feb 3–24, 2026 | 3–4 PM ET) equips nonprofit leaders with tools to build strong foundations, ensure compliance, and manage risk.

💼 $350 for all four (save $250) or $150 per session.

👉 Reserve your spot today- buff.ly/aMsTzbH