From the Editor
In this issue we examine another aspect of volunteerism—the relationship between volunteer and unionized staff in charitable agencies. Clearly, both are essential to the organizations
Lynn Bevan
Lynn Bevan
Lynn Bevan is a lawyer, donor, volunteer, advisor and Alternate Discrimination and Harassment Counsel for the Law Society of Upper Canada. She was the 3rd volunteer editor of The Philanthropist from 1981-1988.
Written By Lynn Bevan
From the Editor
What are our priorities as a society? Shall we eliminate universality in the provision of social services because we “can’t afford it” while at the
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If a single word had to be used to describe the current mood of charities in Canada, it would be “uncertainty”. There has been longstanding
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This issue considers the necessity for “making the best use of diminishing resources”. We expect it to be a recurring theme. Reduced government funding and
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The transition from semi-annual to quarterly publication permits The Philanthropist to take a closer look at topics which we believe will be of interest and
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As we go to press, the controversy in the newspapers over Revenue Canada’s investigation of the scope of political activity by charities points out how
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Canadians have become less generous. This disturbing conclusion emerges unmistakably from this issue’s study by Hans Deeg, How and What Canadians Contribute to Charity and
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The articles in this issue consider specific instances of government regulation and intervention in the activities of philanthropic organizations. What is and what should be