What Canada’s climate leaders need now
New research reveals a dynamic, self-assured, and growing climate justice movement in Canada. Four actionable themes emerged about what this movement needs now and how funders can grow its impact and power.
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Why ‘big giving’ falls short
In his new book, Glen Galaich argues for changing the mindset of institutional philanthropy, away from control and toward community engagement, away from donor-centred philanthropy to people- and community-centred philanthropy.
Lessons from one local effort to rekindle a culture of volunteering
Volunteer Peterborough aims to buck a national trend of declining volunteerism by supporting people to find opportunities that match their skills and interests.
As Canadian donors age, crowdfunding may help fill the giving gap
Whether it is the aging of donors, financial hardship, or the fraying of social connections that inspire giving, there are challenges lurking everywhere, but digital platforms can create new pathways into generosity.
The tyranny of the typical
The average is a useful tool, Sara Wilson writes. But when we build systems around what is statistically typical, we routinely fail the people at the edges.
Cultivating genuine belonging as a practice to fix and fund the charitable sector
Mide Akerewusi shares findings from the Fundraising While Black report and lays out a path that can pave the way to belonging culture.
Canadian non-profits are using AI in a way that risks losing public trust
As charities race to adopt artificial intelligence, “the single most important step” should be a clear framework on how it is used. But only 10% of Canadian non-profits have formal policies.
Advancing a vision for stronger volunteer supports in Canada
The president of the Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada issues a call to advocate for investment in Canada's chronically underfunded volunteering ecosystem, starting with a 10-question survey for leaders of volunteers across Canada.
