ONN: “Top Data Points Every Canadian Nonprofit Should Know

“Top Data Points Every Canadian Nonprofit Should Know

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As Canadian nonprofits look ahead in 2026, the pressures around funding, program delivery, and digital transformation remain top of mind. The 2025 Nonprofit Technology Trends Report takes a close look at the key shifts that shaped the sector over the past year, and the priorities leaders focused on to adapt and move forward.

Key insights from the report include:

• 44% of nonprofits experienced revenue growth, while 20% reported falling behind their 2025 financial goals
• Program demand continued to increase, with 45% seeing higher participation
• Rising costs were a significant challenge, as 61% faced increased program delivery expenses
• Donors increasingly expected clearer reporting and measurable impact
• Digital adoption accelerated, with 51% digitizing core processes and 65% exploring or integrating AI

These findings offer valuable perspective on the challenges and opportunities nonprofits navigated in 2025 and the lessons shaping decisions moving into 2026.