In this section we have gathered some of the most popular information sources, such as news, blogs, discussion forums and other informal resources. Industry information is always changing - for the latest news, current issues and popular opinions - try following one or more of these sources. In addition, news, blogs and forums usually give you the opportunity to join the conversation, either by posting comments, questions or opinions of your own.
Blogs
Charity Village
Charity Village contains regularly updated information for News, Human Resources, Management, Communications, Fundraising, Giving, Volunteer Engagement, and Special Reports pertaining to the nonprofit sector.
Social Velocity
Social Velocity has great analysis of nonprofit obstacles and tips for how organizations can change for the better.
Beth's Blog
Beth Kanter is a well-established international nonprofit thought leader. Beth has over 35 years working in the nonprofit sector in technology, training, and capacity building and has facilitated trainings for nonprofits on every continent in the world (except Antarctica). She’s great at sharing her knowledge from the nonprofit sector in easy-to-read, often bite-sized, articles!
NonProfit PRO is the go-to source for nonprofit management and strategy. Developed for thought leaders and innovators, we cover topics ranging from internal issues such human resources, board and volunteer management to technology to tax and legal matters, news and, of course, raising funds.
The Wild Apricot blog is about technology for non-profit organizations: how to do more with less; Usability issues; how to properly select and implement technology; and general non-profit industry information.
News Sources
CanadaNewsWire
A free news database that is searchable by company name, keyword, or industry sector.
NewsLink
Links to local and international news source websites. Provides access to both current and archived news stories, which allows you to track trends over time.
YAHOO! Finance Canada
Excellent source for current Canadian business news. The website also features an extensive business news archive section.
Newspapers and News Sources - UBC Library Research Guide
How to access: The guide can be viewed through the link below. Individual resources and databases will have different access requirements.
UBC Library has an excellent collection of current and historical newspapers from B.C., Canada, and around the world. UBC affiliates will have access to these resources.
Charity Village is the go-to place for all Canadian nonprofit and charity news. They post excellent blog articles from all aspects of the sector and are the #1 resource for recruiting and how-to information.
Nonprofit Quarterly delivers the latest news and investigative reports for non profit organizations.
The Sustainability Network works with environmental non-profits to make them more effective and efficient.