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Comeback Society reconnects urban Indigenous communities with their culture through food

February 28, 2023 Samantha Edwards

Grassroots organizations are an integral part of the non-profit sector, responding to needs and shaping how communities care for each other. This profile, the fourth in a series, looks at how two sisters, starting with a podcast aimed at amplifying Indigenous voices from across Turtle Island, followed by a meal program to help the residents of a homeless encampment in Regina, are helping urban Indigenous youth reclaim their culture.

Analysis

Investment powers for charities in Canada

February 28, 2023 Terrance S. Carter and Kate Lazier and Lynne Westerhof

With a patchwork of laws across Canada governing the investment of charitable funds, and a lack of clarity and CRA guidance around impact investments, charities that operate in more than one province must spend considerable time and money on ensuring compliance – resources that would be better directed toward their charitable work.

Opinions

Too many to name: On the pleasures and perils of volunteering in the arts

February 21, 2023 Isabella Stefanescu

Artist Isabella Stefanescu’s essay about volunteering in the arts focuses on Kim Jernigan’s work with The New Quarterly as a pivotal example. As with other sectors, volunteering in the arts, where volunteers often sign up for the long haul, has been losing ground, and the pandemic has further disrupted volunteering at a time when the cultural sector is facing historically high job vacancies.

Opinions

Philanthropy must challenge misogynoir

February 21, 2023 Paulette Senior

The term “misogynoir” refers to a particular form of discrimination against Black women, girls, and gender-diverse people. As we mark Black History Month, the Canadian Women’s Foundation’s Paulette Senior calls for those with philanthropic clout to vie for better work, invest in better futures, and join the uproar for policy-making that actively includes Black women and gender-diverse people.

Opinions

Building authentic, non-oppressive relationships with grantees: An invitation for funders

February 13, 2023 Tanya Rumble and Nicole McVan

What can funders do to be part of a much-needed transformation in the philanthropic sector? Professional fundraisers Tanya Rumble and Nicole McVan offer three practical steps.

Analysis

Meet Generation Z and learn how to engage these digitally savvy change-makers

February 13, 2023 Jacqueline Martinz

How much initiative is a non-profit taking to connect with Generation Z? The answer to this question could hint at the organization’s potential for long-term growth and success.

Analysis

Consistently inconsistent: Unincorporated associations owning real property in Canada

February 7, 2023 Ryan Prendergast

Registered charities, non-profit organizations, and other tax-exempt entities often choose to operate as unincorporated – or voluntary – associations, because of the lack of legal requirements (and fees) associated with this type of organizational structure. As a result, however, these organizations can’t enter into legal agreements, can’t hold title to real property, and can’t protect members from liability.

Case Studies & Guides

Dear Everybody: How one campaign engages young voices to change the narrative on disability

January 31, 2023 Christina Palassio

The dominant narratives and stigma around disability can limit children from living full lives. Toronto’s Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital believes it has a responsibility to challenge that narrative. Here’s how they’re doing it.