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When 130 Million Dollars Disappears, It is Not Just a Line Item

Nova Scotia is cutting $130 million in grants, impacting hundreds of programs and organizations. For nonprofits, cuts like these are not just line items — they are a signal to reassess your funding st...

British Columbia's 2026 Budget: Choices in a Tight Fiscal Moment

B.C.'s 2026 Budget balances fiscal reality and service preservation, making choices that protect health care, education, and social supports while investing in skills training and economic competitive...

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Listening First

Reflections from the ISET National Gathering and Cannexus — on the themes, tradeoffs, and grounded conversations shaping the future of workforce development and funding.

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The Messy Truth About Funded Projects

One thing I wish more people understood about funded projects is how messy they usually are behind the scenes. Messy is normal — and knowing how to navigate it is what sets successful teams apart.

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Why We Are Hosting Free Workshops

After more than two decades in the funding world, we realized most teams don't need to work harder — they need better clarity and better strategy. That's why we're hosting free workshops.

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The Partnership Problem

Why collaboration feels harder than ever — and how to fix it. Exploring why partnerships have become more difficult to build and what it takes to create meaningful, sustainable collaborations.

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3 Proposal Mistakes That Keep You From Winning Big

Over twenty years of writing and reviewing proposals, we've seen the same patterns surface again and again. Here are the three most common mistakes that keep organizations from winning funding — and h...

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Building Trust Into Our Systems: Why Canada's New Anti-Fraud Strategy Matters

Fraud isn't just a financial issue — it's a systems issue. Learn why Canada's new National Anti-Fraud Strategy matters for building sustainable, trustworthy systems across all sectors.

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Why We Need to Demystify Funding Once and for All

Making funding transparent and accessible isn't just a nice idea — it's an act of equity. Learn why demystifying the funding process levels the playing field for all organizations.

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Why We Started Jedno — and the Ecosystem Behind It

The story behind Jedno and our mission to help organizations doing important work navigate funding systems with clarity, strategy, and support.