Free guides and tools for Canadian nonprofits
Practical resources on digital infrastructure, data sovereignty, and compliance, written for nonprofit staff and board members, not IT departments.
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Non-US Tech Alternatives for Nonprofits
A comprehensive look at Canadian and European alternatives to Google, Microsoft, Zoom, Slack, and other US platforms — with tool-by-tool comparisons, pricing, and our recommended stack.
How Much Could You Cut from Your Tech Budget?
Select what your organization currently uses and see a direct side-by-side comparison with the leaner, mostly-free stack we help nonprofits set up instead.
IRCC Data Compliance for Settlement Organizations
What Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada actually requires when it comes to storing, handling, and protecting client data — and the gaps we most commonly see.
PIPEDA Compliance for Nonprofits
Most Canadian nonprofits are technically exempt from PIPEDA for most activities — but that's beside the point. Here's what the law actually says, and what good data practices look like regardless.
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