New study on nonprofit and voluntary sector first of its kind (Canada)

Press Release CNW Telbec: "New study on nonprofit and voluntary sector first of its kind
OTTAWA, Sept. 20 /CNW Telbec/ - Findings from a landmark study on Canadian nonprofit organizations and registered charities were released today at the Canadian Centre for Philanthropy's annual symposium in Toronto. The results paint a first-time portrait of the size and scope of the voluntary sector, illustrating the challenges it faces and identifying significant
hurdles. This research is the first comprehensive snapshot taken of such Canadian organizations and is expected to be instrumental in determining strategic solutions to community issues.
The study of 13,000 nonprofits and charities was sponsored by a consortium, including the Canadian Centre for Philanthropy, and carried out by Statistics Canada. Entitled the National Survey of Nonprofit and Voluntary Organizations (NSNVO), it illustrates the huge impact the sector has on Canadian economies and communities."