The case for new poverty metrics
In this era of fast and deep change, the boundaries and geography of poverty have changed. We need to update our indicators to address this complex reality, writes Centraide of Greater Montreal’s Claude Pinard.
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Regranting: How funders can further Indigenous self-determination
Toronto Foundation and the Toronto Aboriginal Support Services Council partnered to regrant funds to Indigenous organizations – with the foundation ceding full control over designing and delivering the grant program to TASSC.
How a Black, community-led fund is shifting organizations’ expectations of themselves
In the second iteration of its participatory grant fund, the Foundation for Black Communities aims to reach more communities and needs. Recipients of the first round of the Black Ideas Grant share what they’ve gained and what’s missing from foundation grants in Canada.
What non-profits need to know about AI policy-making in Canada
Canadian non-profits need to get involved in advocacy relating to artificial intelligence policy. It’s complex and fast-moving, contributor Katie Gibson writes. Here’s what you need to know to get started.
Concrete steps underway to make volunteering more diverse and inclusive
There’s wide agreement that Canada’s volunteering ecosystem needs a reset to meet today’s demands by non-profit organizations and the shifting Canadian population.
‘You have to prepare to be bold’: How three charities harnessed visual campaigns
For each of these organizations, creating a “successful” visual campaign was about authenticity, bold storytelling, and navigating ethical complexities.
Neoliberalism and the assault on community
Co-authors Ted Richmond and John Shields focus on the impact of neoliberalism on health, social, and community services in their new book. It is both a welcome resource for non-profit course work and a stand-alone primer for anyone working in, around, or for the sector, reviewer Peter R. Elson writes.
Strategies to better support newcomers to Canada
With Canada welcoming more newcomers than ever, the non-profit sector faces pressure to not only scale up its operations but also innovate in its approaches to support and integration. The experiences of four visionary leaders highlight some key lessons.
