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.
Systemic inequities represent real barriers that prevent young people from reaching their full potential. Five initiatives inspired by the work of Laidlaw Foundation grantees and advisory committees show a path forward.
Research shows that women’s leadership can lead to more inclusive workplaces, but according to DEI experts, researchers, and women leading organizations, that is not enough for a feminist transformation.
The Foundation for Black Communities is encouraging philanthropy leaders to give more control to the communities they are trying to serve. Board co-chair Marlene Jennings says the sector needs to recognize the role it has played in underfunding Black communities, grant communities the money they need, and trust them to handle it.
In the second episode of the Working Title podcast, host Amina Mohamed interviews Peter Lewis, Canada Research Chair in Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence at Ontario Tech University. The discussion explores how AI is transforming non-profit organizations, and the importance of data privacy.
Work is hard when meds and menstruation don’t get along. Philanthropist Journal writing fellow Lydia Phillip speaks to neurodivergent menstruators to better understand inherent challenges and build collective empathy toward more inclusive, accessible workplaces.
While there is increasing attention to DEI in the charitable and non-profit sector, there are unexplored opportunities for creating positive change, from everyday operations to supply chain practices – a phenomenon dubbed “supplier diversity.”
The Muslim Association of Canada audit became symbolic of the systematic targeting of Islamic charities, writes Abdul Nakua, and the lack of widespread condemnation from the philanthropic sector raises troubling questions.
