A new partnership to build digital capacity of non-profit organizations

Studies show that non-profit organizations are behind in digital adoption, transformation, literacy, and skills, despite knowing that digital capacity is essential to reach communities. The pandemic impacted organizations’ to effectively deliver their programs and services and made it clear that funders, intermediaries and community organizations need to respond to gaps in digital capacity across the non-profit sector. 

For effective digital transformation of the sector, we can support organizations to use data, develop digital skills and integrate technology into their operations so they can better meet the needs of their communities.  

To advance a shared vision of a non-profit sector that is able to use data and technology for greater impact, OTF is pleased to embark on a new partnership with the founders of the Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience, which builds on an initial OTF partnership in Technovate. This broader group of partners and advisors will work collectively to:

• merge resources, knowledge, and strategic ideas to further build and develop the Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience as the first-of-its-kind, sector-wide, network focused on advancing technology and digital capacity in the non-profit sector.
• advance key strategic and operational priorities that will create a more supportive environment for digital capacity for non-profit organizations.  
• help funders identify changes to practices to better support digital transformation.
• support organizations as they integrate technology and develop skills to transform their organization's programs, services, and work culture, becoming more effective and efficient.

Partners and Advisors 

Tamarack Institute, Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience (CCNDR), Ontario Trillium Foundation, Ontario Nonprofit Network, RBC Community Investment, Sonor Foundation, OKTA. 

Quick Facts

• The Partnership Investments program connects the non-profit, public, and private sectors to build a stronger non-profit sector in Ontario. The program's mission is to mobilize relationships and resources in communities to build the capacity of the non-profit sector to innovate and deliver better outcomes for Ontarians.
• In 2021-2022, Partnership Investments mobilized relationships and resources creating a total partnership portfolio valued at $6.4 million. This includes $1.6 million contributed by OTF, $4.8 million mobilized and $1.3 million of in-kind contributions.