Senior of the Year Award 2026
Do you know a senior who makes a difference in our community?
Nominate them and celebrate their impact!
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Nominate here:
City of Waterloo - waterloo.ca/senior-of-the-year
City of Kitchener - kitchener.ca/SOTY
Happy International Women’s Day!
Today we honour the women who lead with courage, creativity, and compassion—strengthening nonprofits, shaping better governance, and driving community change. Your leadership makes our sector stronger and our future more equitable.
#internationalwomensday #IWD
Wildlife makes our world brighter, wilder, and wonderfully unpredictable. Today we’re celebrating the creatures who keep our planet thriving—and the communities working to protect them. Happy World Wildlife Day!
In shades of pink, beige, and black, the text on this image reads: Rainbow Pages, Last Call
Word to the wise, we're closing submissions for this year's Rainbow Pages this Friday, March 6, at 5:00 PM! Make sure to submit your business, organization, or practice by the end of this week: https://revenue-can.keela.co/rainbow-pages-2026
A copy of GOVERNANCE AS LEADERSHIP by Richard P Chait, et al.
Governance as Leadership is a great read for boards that are trying to get beyond the fiduciary mode and spend time having generative discussions.
#BookSky
Being a Director of a Canadian Non-Profit or Registered Charity - upcoming online event- May 1, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
https://www.canadiancharitylaw.ca/events/being-a-director-of-a-canadian-non-profit-or-registered-charity/
Nonprofit Appreciation Week reminds us why this sector matters so deeply. To every organization building stronger, more equitable communities — thank you. Your leadership, your courage, and your commitment inspire everything we do at Capacity Canada.
This week, we celebrate the nonprofits who show up every day with heart, purpose, and unwavering dedication. Your work changes lives. Your impact shapes communities. And we’re honoured to support you.
WLU Athletics is auctioning off Pride hockey jerseys to support @ourspectrum.bsky.social! Bidding closes today!
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A copy of INDIGENOUS RELATIONS: INSIGHTS, TIPS & SUGGESTIONS TO MAKE RECONCILIATION A REALITY by Bob Joseph with Cynthia F Joseph
This is designed mostly for people who might be representing organizations or companies in working with Indigenous peoples, but there is a section specifically on personal reconciliation. There is helpful info on language to use/not use, and on questions to consider and research to do. #BookSky
Happy Nonprofit Appreciation Week!
Nonprofits are the heart of our communities, and we’re grateful for every leader, staff member, volunteer, and board member who shows up with care, creativity, and commitment. Your work strengthens communities and inspires everything we do at Capacity Canada.
Big impact starts with small acts. Happy Random Acts of Kindness Day!
Through guided teachings and sharing circles, this series creates space to learn, reflect, and explore new perspectives on our shared reconciliation journey. Join us as we build understanding and move toward a more connected, hopeful future.
Register: bit.ly/46JMvwu
#TruthAndReconciliation
A young woman holding a box of food donations. Caption: "Nonprofit Appreciation Week."
Celebrating the passion and impact of nonprofits across Canada this week 💙 For #NAW2026, donate, volunteer, and show your favourite nonprofit your support.
Rainbow Pages is coming back May 2026—and don't get it twisted, you'll want to get listed! Rainbow Pages features queer-owned and queer-friendly businesses of ALL types from everywhere in Waterloo Region. Want to learn more or get in the pages? Go to: bit.ly/RainbowPages2026
📨 33% of online donors say that email is the tool that most inspires them to give compared to 29% who say social media: nptechforgood.com/101-best-pra... ✅
Despite the popular myth which asserts that email is dying, the truth is that email use is growing among all age groups worldwide.
Mentorship isn’t just advice — it’s shared learning.
Join Open Hearth as a mentor and support emerging leaders ready to grow with purpose.
Limited spots. Apply by Jan 31, 2026: bit.ly/4jwTYV2
You don’t have to lead alone.
Open Hearth mentees are supported by women leaders who understand nonprofit realities. Build confidence, grow your skills, and find real belonging.
Apply by Jan 31, 2026: bit.ly/4qcoGoR
Eli Wood, a young community member and a #WLU student, went missing over 100 days ago. Sharing this post can make a difference. Let's show support to his family & help to bring Eli home safely.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/bumper-sticker-campaign-launched-to-help-find-eli-wood-9.7065513
An image of a hockey player overlaid in purple is on the right side of the post. The title reads: Can't Stop Re-watching Heated Rivalry? Live it!
Come celebrate Pride Night with the Laurier Golden Hawks and Spectrum! The men's game is NEXT Fri., Feb., 7PM. The women's game is Fri., Feb. 12, 7PM. Both teams will play in special Pride jerseys, which will be auctioned off for Spectrum. Get your FREE tickets at: bit.ly/SpectrumEventbrite
50+ stats covering Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, X, and TikTok for nonprofits:
nptechforgood.com/101-best-pra... ☑️
The title of this image reads: Creating Safer Spaces, advertising for a learning session on February 24 in Elmira. There are two images of the speakers, Baz and Blaze at the bottom.
Hearts Open for Everyone (HOPE) is partnering with us here at Spectrum to bring a free workshop on 2SLGBTQIA+ allyship and inclusion to Elmira on Feb 24 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM! Dinner is provided alongside some incredible learning. To register, go to: https://shorturl.at/pn0yE
A copy of The Master’s Tools… by Audre Lorde
This brief collection by Audre Lorde is well worth reading if you haven’t before.
“You do not have to be me in order for us to fight alongside each other. I do not have to be you to recognize that our wars are the same.”
#BookSky
🚨 Deadline Extended! 🚨
Apply to be a mentor or mentee with Open Hearth by January 31, 2026.
Grow. Connect. Lead.
#OpenHearthMentorship #NonprofitLeadership #MentorMentee #InclusiveLeadership #WaterlooRegion
In bright white and red text, the title reads: I am not your negro, and is advertising for the February film for Rainbow Film Club.
Next Monday, starting at 7 PM, the Rainbow Film Club will be showing I Am Not Your Negro, a book based on an unfinished book by the legendary James Baldwin. The film club runs at the Princess Original on the first Monday of every month. For full details, go to: ourspectrum.com/events
As we head into this year’s Nonprofit Week of Appreciation, are you looking for ways to participate and show your support?
Take a look here for ideas on how to get involved, spread the word, and help shine a light on the nonprofit workers making a difference every day: theonn.ca/about-the-se...
🚨 Deadline Extended! 🚨
Apply to be a mentor or mentee with Open Hearth by January 31, 2026.
Grow. Connect. Lead.
#OpenHearthMentorship #NonprofitLeadership #MentorMentee #InclusiveLeadership #WaterlooRegion
📢 Give back to your community in 2026! Find a volunteer position on CharityVillage.
New #volunteer opportunities are posted every day! Check out our volunteer board to review #nonprofit and charitable openings in your area. ⬇️
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📢 Strengthen your board’s governance.
Join Capacity Canada’s 4‑part series (Feb 3–24, 3–4 PM ET).
💼 $350 for all four or $150/session.
👉 Register: buff.ly/aMsTzbH
Calling nonprofit leaders in Waterloo Region!
Open Hearth is seeking Mentors for its February cohort.
• Share your expertise
• Support women, trans & non‑binary professionals
• Grow nonprofit leadership
Apply now!
Mentor: bit.ly/4jwTYV2
Mentee: bit.ly/4qcoGoR
Deadline: 25 Jan 2026
