Join Pillar Nonprofit Network: Strengthening the Nonprofit Sector
As part of our commitment to creating a more equitable and sustainable membership program, Pillar Nonprofit Network (Pillar) is restructuring our membership model in 2025. This change will ensure that organizations of all sizes can access the resources they need to thrive.
During a transition year in 2025, nonprofit memberships will continue to renew on their regular schedule, giving nonprofit organizations time to adjust to the new structure. Smaller nonprofit organizations with operating budgets under $100,000 will receive complimentary membership, while larger organizations will see updated fees based on their operating budget.
As we move forward with this restructure of our membership program, we are focusing on better supporting nonprofit staff and board members while providing alternative ways for businesses and individuals to remain engaged in our work. Businesses and individuals are invited to continue supporting Pillar through sponsorships or donations. Feel free to reach out to us at donate@pillarnonprofit.ca to learn more.
If you have any questions about this restructure, or Pillar membership, our team is here to assist you. Please reach out to us at membership@pillarnonprofit.ca.
Thank you for being part of our community as we strengthen the nonprofit sector together!
Members of Pillar Nonprofit Network include:
- Nonprofit Organizations: Grassroots organizations, nonprofit organizations, registered charities, and non-profit social enterprises of any size located in Southwestern Ontario.
- Nonprofit Grantmaking Organizations: Charitable foundations and nonprofit organizations whose main purpose is to provide nonprofit organizations with donations or grant funding.
- Board Members: Current and past members of Pillar Nonprofit Network's Board of Directors, providing access to ongoing engagement with the sector and Pillar’s initiatives.
Eligibility & Membership Fees (effective January 1, 2025)
Our new membership fees are designed to be equitable and accessible. When your nonprofit organization is a Pillar member, your whole team can access the membership benefits below!
Nonprofit Organizations: Membership fees based on operating budget in previous fiscal year, excluding budget inflation costs such as from a capital campaign.
- Community Membership (Under $100K annual budget): Free Membership
- $100K - $250K: $200 per year
- $250K - $500K: $300 per year
- $500K - $1M: $400 per year
- $1M - $5M: $500 per year
- Over $5M: $1,000 per year
Nonprofit Grantmaking Organizations: Membership fees based on the dollar amount granted in previous fiscal year.
- Under $100K: $500 per year
- $100K - $500K: $1,000 per year
- $500K - $1M: $2,000 per year
- $1M - $5M: $3,000 per year
- Over $5M: $4,000 per year
Board Members: $100 per year for current and past Pillar Board Members.
Membership Benefits
As a Pillar member, you and/or your organization have access to the following benefits:
- One vote at our Annual General Meeting, contributing to the governance and direction of Pillar Nonprofit Network.
- Ability to post an unlimited number of free volunteer opportunities, job opportunities, and upcoming events on our website.*
- A personalized profile on Pillar’s online member directory.*
- Up to a 25% discount on Pillar’s workshops, webinars and events, designed to meet the needs of nonprofit organizations of all sizes.
- Bring your own meetings, workshops and events at a discounted rate to Innovation Works, the coworking and event space owned and operated by Pillar Nonprofit Network.
- Connect with like-minded nonprofit organizations through Pillar’s member events and participate in initiatives such as Member Tuesdays, offering free access to the Pillar CommUNITY Living Room once a week.
- Discounts exclusive to Pillar members, such as Imagine Canada’s Grant Connect, Keela’s Nonprofit CRM, nonprofit sector compensation data collected in partnership with The Nonprofit Chamber and Imagine Canada, discounted tickets at the Grand Theatre and Canada Life Place, and more.
- Access to a local media contact list, staff and board evaluation templates, and more resources to help you do your work.
* Benefits marked with an asterisk are not available to those who have a Board Membership.
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All new memberships will be reviewed. If your organization is not eligible according to our By-Laws, we will reach out and offer a refund. To learn more about our Member By-Laws and conditions of membership click HERE.
For more information or if you have any questions about membership, please contact our Member Services Team at membership@pillarnonprofit.ca.
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