State of the Sector Reports
Measuring the pulse of BC’s charitable sector
Since 2020, this report series offers an annual data-driven snapshot of the health of the charitable sector in British Columbia. Drawing on survey responses from staff working within non-profits, it highlights ongoing needs, key trends, challenges, opportunities and successes currently shaping the sector.
With consistent, high-quality data it helps equip funders, policy-makers and other sector stakeholders with relevant information to make informed decisions on how to best support the current needs of BC’s charitable sector.
The State of BC’s Non-Profit Sector is a collaboration between Vantage Point, Vancouver Foundation, the City of Vancouver and the Victoria Foundation. Vancity Community Foundation and United Way BC joined the partnership in 2023.
Latest report
2025 State of BC’s Non-Profit Sector
This report revealed that non-profits were facing less resiliency due to increased operating costs, reduced revenues and skyrocketing demand for services.
2024 report
Under Pressure: 2024 State of BC’s Non-Profit Sector
This report revealed that non-profits were facing less resiliency due to increased operating costs, reduced revenues and skyrocketing demand for services.
Reports 2018 – 2023
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