Strengthen Your Board.
Multiply Your Impact.
Partner with the Canadian Nonprofit Academy to build confident, connected, purpose-driven leadership.
Most Canadian board directors step into their roles without the training and support that they need.
We change that through partnership, governance coaching, and practical, on-demand professional development for volunteer leaders, designed for the realities of today’s nonprofit governance.
Our education programs guarantee that your nonprofit board of directors is effective, engaged, and purpose-driven year after year.
Canadian Nonprofit Academy
Engage Volunteers • Energize Vision • Inspire Action
Canada’s nonprofit sector is one of the most vibrant in the world, representing over 8% of the country’s GDP and shaping the social fabric of every community. Nonprofit organizations are a crucial part of the country’s social and economic infrastructure by addressing pressing social issues and building communities.
Yet many boards struggle with capacity, clarity, connection and engagement. Directors who oversee these organizations often lack the training to fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities.
The result is board dysfunction . . .
– Meetings without momentum
– Missions without strategic alignment
– Disengaged board members
– Poor financial performance
– Toxic culture
We help nonprofit boards move from dysfunction to effectiveness,
where directors know their purpose and
work together as a team with confidence, clarity and connection.
Our Vision
A thriving nonprofit sector where every board in Canada has the leadership, structure, and support to achieve its mission.
At the Canadian Nonprofit Academy, we work with you—not just to teach governance, but to embed it.
We are your partner in building capacity, strengthening your board, and maximizing your community impact. Our programs combine learning, coaching, and partnership so that change lasts long after the training ends.
We believe
Every Canadian non-profit organization makes a meaningful difference when its board leads with purpose and clarity.
Directors deserve real support and training – not just theory – to fulfill their role with confidence and clarity.
Governance training is not a “nice to have”. It is critical for a high-functioning board that serves its organization’s purpose.
Effective governance training must be practical, accessible, and grounded in the Canadian experience.
Online OnDemand
Governance and Board Training
Consulting
Canadian Nonprofit Academy – Governance Partners for Canada’s mission-driven organizations
Book a 30-Minute Governance Fit Call
No Sales Pitch. We will review your board’s context and determine whether a partnership makes sense given your organization’s purpose and mission.
