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Most of the boards we work with are not dysfunctional in any obvious way. Meetings start on time. Packages get read. Votes are usually unanimous. The chair is warm, the ED is competent, and everyone leaves feeling the organization is in good hands. And yet, the same issues keep showing up. Succession planning is flagged as a priority at three AGMs in a row, and nothing is ever written down....
“Capacity building” is a phrase that shows up everywhere in the nonprofit sector — in grant guidelines, strategic plans, job postings, and sector conversations. Yet it is often used so broadly that it can lose its meaning. Here at Capacity Canada, we think of capacity building as intentional work to strengthen how an organization functions — not just what it delivers. This post explains...
Capacity Canada marked an important milestone by successfully hosting its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday, April 24. The AGM brought together board and staff members, along with community stakeholders, to reflect on Capacity Canada’s progress over the past year and to formally release Capacity Canada’s Annual Report. The report highlights key achievements, including programming,...
At its recent AGM, Capacity Canada announced an important leadership transition, welcoming Michael Lanteigne as its new Board Chair. Joanna Lohrenz, who has served as Board Chair for the past 10 years, will continue to serve as a member of the Board of Directors. Joanna has been part of Capacity Canada’s leadership for more than 13 years, providing steady guidance, deep commitment, and...
Capacity Canada’s family is growing! We are excited to welcome two new Executives-In-Residence to our team – Dave Barrett and Liz Forsberg! Dave Barrett brings decades of experience in project management across both industry and education. He spent more than 20 years at Conestoga College, where he developed and led the Project Management postgraduate program, helping prepare the next...
At Kitchener Public Library, the work goes far beyond books. Every day, the library supports the community in ways that often go unseen, from providing access to information and resources to creating inclusive spaces for learning, connection, and support. It plays a meaningful role in the day-to-day lives of residents across Kitchener. With that responsibility in mind, KPL recently joined...
Executive in Residence Fred Galloway was honoured with Capacity Canada’s Board of Directors’ Cornerstone Award at the Annual General Meeting and Generosity Summit on April 24th this year. Nominated by EIR Scott Williams, Fred was recognized for his longstanding service and the lasting impact he has had on Capacity Canada’s work through his leadership, insight, and guidance....
Capacity Canada is proud to extend a heartfelt thank you to Conestoga College Graphic Design students Mansi Patel and Elias Guzman, along with their professor John Balkas, for helping bring our 2025 Annual Report to life. Their creativity, professionalism, and attention to detail elevated this year’s report in ways that truly reflect the spirit and impact of our work. We could feel their...
Navigating Change Together: Our 2025 Annual Report We’re pleased to share Capacity Canada’s 2025 Annual Report – a reflection on a year defined by courage, collaboration, and navigating change alongside Nonprofit leaders across Canada. Inside, you’ll find stories of boards and leaders strengthening governance, embracing innovation, and building organizational capacity in a time of...
