The Philanthropist Journal publishes news and analysis, in English and French, by emerging and established writers – journalists, subject experts, and sector partners. Some have worked with us for a long time; others are new to our (web)pages. As our coverage of the charitable and non-profit sector evolves, we seek a range of perspectives and voices from across Canada to share engaging stories that build community and instigate discussion, dialogue, and debate. Hundreds of talented people have helped create our journal over the years; the contributors featured below are just a few of them. (See our contributors’ guidelines.)
Writers
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Sherlyn Assam
Sherlyn Assam is a Canadian freelance writer and editor based in the UK. Her work can be found in Broadview, Future of Good, The Walrus, Xtra, Everything Zoomer, Our Times, Trad Magazine and more.
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Tim Harper
Tim Harper is a Toronto-based writer. He is a former Washington correspondent and national affairs columnist with the Toronto Star.
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Angela Long
Angela Long is a freelance writer currently working on a book about rural journalism in Canada.
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Abdul Nakua
Abdul Nakua is an executive with the Muslim Association of Canada. He serves on the board of directors for the Ontario Nonprofit Network and is a member of the sector’s Equitable Recovery Collective. He served as a member of the Champions Council for CivicAction’s Mental Health in the Workplace initiative.
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Christina Palassio
Christina Palassio is a non-profit communications professional and freelance writer. When she tweets, she does so at @mcpalassio.
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Hilary Pearson
Hilary Pearson is the former president of Philanthropic Foundations Canada. She works as an independent policy consultant and co-chaired the federal Advisory Committee on the Charitable Sector from 2019 to 2023.
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Sharon Riley
Sharon J. Riley is a journalist based in Edmonton. She is the Prairies bureau chief for The Narwhal, and her writing has also been published by The Walrus, Alberta Views, Harpers, and others.
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Yvonne Rodney
Yvonne Rodney is a Toronto author, career consultant, speaker, and non-profit worker with extensive experience in career development. She is the author of Moving On: A Quick Guide for Non-Profit Workers and Military to Civilian Employment: A Career Practitioner’s Guide.
