Non-Profit Sector Overview
These organizations and their volunteers are key threads in the social and economic fabric of Nova Scotia
What are non-profit organizations
This online provincial database links volunteers to opportunities in their communities
What is VolunteerNS.ca
This organization provides helpful information on board governance, fundraising, and staff management for non-profits
What is Imagine Canada
Non-profit organizations play a critical role in ensuring people have these
What are support systems, opportunities to be connected to community, and healthy, fulfilling lives
This event recognizes the valuable time and contributions of volunteers in Nova Scotia
What are the Provincial Volunteer Awards
This department oversees the Non-Profit Sector Unit in Nova Scotia
What is the Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage
The Provincial Volunteer Awards are held annually in this month
What is September
This toolkit offers free and easy-to-access information, downloadable templates, and practical guides for non-profits
What is the HR Toolkit
The Community Impact Sector contributes to these areas of development
What are employment, economic development, reducing environmental footprint, fostering inclusion, and addressing inequities
The 2025 Provincial Volunteer Awards were held on this date
What is September 29th, 2025
This initiative aims to strengthen the capacity of non-profits in Nova Scotia
What is the Non-Profit Sector Strategy
This week-long event celebrates the contributions of volunteers across Canada
What is National Volunteer Week
This resource provides non-profits with information on legal and regulatory requirements
What is the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia
This sector is essential for providing services and support to vulnerable populations
What is the social services sector
This award honors outstanding contributions to community development in Nova Scotia
What is the Community Builder Award
This document outlines the vision, goals, and actions for the non-profit sector in Nova Scotia
What is the Non-Profit Sector Strategy Action Plan
This program recognizes youth volunteers in Nova Scotia
What is the Youth Volunteer Awards
This program offers funding and support for community-based projects in Nova Scotia
What is the Community Grants Program
Non-profits in Nova Scotia contribute to this percentage of the province's GDP
What is approximately 8%
This recognition is given to non-profits that demonstrate excellence in governance and management
What is the Excellence in Non-Profit Governance Award