Across arts, culture, environment, health, social justice, education, and more, nonprofits serve as the connective tissue of society. They link people, ideas, and resources in ways that no single actor can. This year’s conference celebrates the power of collaboration to address complex community challenges that cross sectors and disciplines.

By building bridges across sub-sectors and forming partnerships with funders, municipalities, community groups, and values-aligned private-sector allies, we can shift the narrative from working in isolation to leading confidently as a collaborative and systems-focused sector.

Together, we envision communities that are equitable, resilient, and thriving, and a nonprofit sector that is equipped to drive transformative, long-term systems change.

The theme for the 2026 Reimagining Nonprofits Conference — “One Sector, Many Voices: Cross-Sector Collaboration for Systems Change” was shaped through consultation with Saskatchewan’s nonprofit leaders, community partners, funders, and emerging sector voices. Through interviews and focus groups, we heard first-hand the opportunities and challenges organizations face when working across sub-sectors and with external partners. This collaborative process ensured the conference reflects the sector’s lived experiences, celebrates successful partnerships, and addresses real-world challenges, making the event a true reflection of the voices and priorities of the communities it serves.