Nonprofit Tech Readiness Program
To help ENGOs gather and leverage data to meet their organizational missions, as well as build capacity to plan and implement organization-wide technology projects, we collaborated with NTEN to offer their popular Nonprofit Tech Readiness Program to the ENGO community in Canada.
Designed for non-profit professionals who want to improve their technology leadership skills and capacity to manage tech projects across an organization, this program is both successful and well-established. NTEN has run over 45 cohorts of this program to date, including 1,000 organizations in various geographies and interest areas for more than 12 years.
The first cohort of 21 ENGOs met from the fall of 2024 through the spring of 2025, successfully completing the inaugural Canadian NTR program. Cohort 1, Fall 2024 - Spring 2025
- Neighbours United
- Saskatchewan Environmental Society (SES)
- Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests (LEAF)
- Climate Action Network Canada (CAN-RAC)
- CPAWS Northern Alberta
- Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA)
- Wildlife Conservation Society Canada (WCS)
- Canadian Coalition for Environmental and Climate Justice (CCECJ)
- Nature Trust of New Brunswick (NTNB)
- Pembina Institute
- Student Energy
- Generate Canada (formerly The Natural Step)
- Environmental Law Centre (ELC)
- Evergreen
- Sierra Club BC
- Green Economy Canada
- Ecology Action Centre (EAC)
- David Suzuki Foundation (DSF)
- Foundation for Environmental Stewardship (FES)
- Ontario Nature
- Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (Y2Y)
Building on this success, the second cohort (2025-2026) will launch in the fall of 2025. This new group of ENGOs will continue to strengthen their technology leadership skills, applying lessons from the first cohort’s experience while contributing to the growing Canadian NTR community.
Cohort 2, Fall 2025 - Spring 2026
- Green Communities Canada
- Stand.earthBirds Canada
- The Couchiching Conservancy
- Swim Drink Fish Canada
- Bruce Trail Conservancy
- Kawartha Land Trust
- Environmental Leadership Canada
- Farmers for Climate Solutions
- Bay Area Restoration Council
- CPAWS Yukon
- Faith & the Common Good
- Invasive Species Centre
- Pollution Probe
- Green Venture
- Goodwill of Western New York
- North American Marine Alliance
Jeremy Garcia and Tahira Abbas of NTEN co-facilitated both cohorts.
Jeremy Garcia was born in Guatemala but he grew up in the U.S. He holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Rhode Island and served in the U.S. Air Force. After leaving the military, he transitioned to college and discovered a passion for volunteering and nonprofits through AmeriCorps. This experience reshaped his career goals, leading him to work in the nonprofit sector.
Tahira Abbas is originally from Iraq, grew up in Canada, and currently lives in the US. She holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Université de Montréal and a master's degree in international relations from the University of Westminster. Tahira's journey in tech began by facilitating a course on digital sustainability. She has a growing interest in the intersection of technology, sustainability, equity, and education.
Responsible AI for ENGOs: A Partnership with Skills4Good AI
In mid July 2025 119 members of the Sustainability Network participated in a specially designed ENGO cohort free week-long RAI Starter Course. Upon completion of that introduction 17 graduates received sponsored spots ($547 value) in the 3 month fall 2025 Responsible AI Fast Track Memberships.
Out of all the environmental professionals who applied across Canada, these environmental leaders stood out as ready to lead in the age of AI. They comprise Canada's first Responsible AI Literacy initiative for environmental nonprofits. They're learning about Responsible AI but also helping to shape it into a force for good so it can be a force multiplier for conservation, sustainability, and advocacy.
Cohort 1, Fall 2025
- Climate Catalyst
- Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
- Recycling Council of BC
- Nature Trust of New Brunswick Inc
- Island Coastal Economic Trust
- Seniors for Climate Action Now
- Toronto Public Library
- Be the Change Earth Alliance Society
- Student Energy
- Oldman Watershed Council
- Canopy Planet Society
- Central Coast Indigenous Resource Alliance
- IISAAK OLAM Foundation
- Partners in Project Green
- RE-AMP Network
- The Riverwood Conservancy
- rare Charitable Research Reserve
Josephine Yam and Angelo Narciso co-lead Skills4Good AI.
Josephine Yam is CEO and Co-Founder of Skills4Good AI. She is an award-winning AI lawyer, AI ethicist, tech entrepreneur and creator of the trademarked Responsible AI Literacy Framework. She translates complex AI concepts into actionable insights empowering leaders to navigate AI confidently while advancing organizational success. Trusted globally by governments, businesses, and nonprofits she helps turn Responsible AI Literacy into a competitive advantage.
Angelo Narciso is COO and Co-Founder of Skills4Good AI. He leads the design and delivery of their learning systems, helping professionals and organizations move from AI fear to Responsible AI fluency. His background in engineering, tech, and business strategy fuels his passion for building elegant, ethical systems that support inclusive innovation and public trust in AI.
