The Grand Theatre recently announced their 2025-2026 season. The Grand Theatre has been a proud Pillar member since 2005, and just last year, came on board as one of Pillar Nonprofit Network’s membership benefit partners. Several times a year, the Grand Theatre offers an exclusive community member… Read More
Written By: Aditi Basdeo @ Echo Impact Consulting
There’s something magical about a bonfire. You start with a spark—maybe a match, maybe the friction of two stones—something small, unassuming. But if you feed it right, give it air and fuel, it grows. It becomes a source of warmth, light, and… Read More
Published on March 7, 2025
On March 6, Pillar CEO Maureen Cassidy shared insights on Pillar’s impact work at a networking event hosted by the London Chamber of Commerce. She emphasized the importance of advancing shared vision and goals through collaboration, networking, and advocacy.
Maureen… Read More
On February 12, the London Black Heritage Council (formerly the London Black History Coordinating Committee) and Pillar Nonprofit Network co-hosted Building Capacity and Resilience in Black-led Organizations to raise awareness about the critical work of Black-led and Black-serving organizations and… Read More
Published on February 13, 2025
As economic storms gather on the horizon, Canada’s nonprofit sector may be facing one of its greatest challenges yet. While businesses brace for the financial fallout of new U.S. tariffs, nonprofits—already stretched thin—are staring down a crisis of skyrocketing… Read More
London, ON, January 8, 2025 - Pillar Nonprofit Network is proud to launch the Community Membership Program, designed to provide small, volunteer-led nonprofit organizations with the essential resources they need to enhance their community impact. The Community Membership Program, brought to you by… Read More
This week we bid farewell to Paul Seale, Pillar’s Manager of Public Policy and Advocacy, who is moving on after five years of fierce advocacy, thoughtful community building, and an unwavering commitment to systems change.
Paul’s journey with Pillar began as the lead of the Membership portfolio, a… Read More
LONDON, ON - December 16, 2024 - Pillar CEO Maureen Cassidy called on the Ontario government today to implement six recommendations in its 2025 budget aimed at stabilizing nonprofits in London and across Ontario. Appearing virtually before the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs… Read More
Pillar Holiday Gift Guide 2024: Shop with Purpose
As we enter the season of giving, there’s no better time to celebrate the power of thoughtful, purposeful gifts. This year, we’re excited to bring you the Pillar Holiday Gift Guide 2024, a curated collection of gifts from local social enterprises… Read More
The Challenge We Face
The holiday season is traditionally a time of generosity, where communities come together to support the nonprofit organizations and registered charities that make such a difference in our lives. However, this year, the ongoing Canada Post strike presents an unprecedented… Read More