‘Influence is forever’: Reflections on the legacy of Nathan Gilbert
The former executive director of the Laidlaw Foundation didn’t just effect change, those who knew him say – he changed how people think and the way philanthropy works.
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Annahid Dashtgard is teaching racialized leaders how to survive – and then thrive
Though some governments and funders shying away from DEI are dominating headlines, the Anima Leadership CEO and co-founder proves that workplace equity is more than just in demand – it’s necessary.
Federal budget spends more on capital investment and less on non-profit sector – so far
While Budget 2025 does not include a strategy to systemically support programs and services that non-profits and charities provide – or the Canadians working at these organizations – “it could have been worse,” says economist Armine Yalnizyan, the Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers.
Vu Le: How to reimagine non-profits and philanthropy in an era of rising autocracy
After more than a decade of writing scathing (and often hilarious) critiques on his Nonprofit AF blog, Vu Le shares what’s holding us back, what progressives can learn from conservative philanthropy in the United States, and why he still stays in the sector.
Illustrator and animator Claire Nest sets ideas in motion
For Claire Nest, trust is the key to working well with illustrators – and impact is the result.
Illustrator and designer Maïa Faddoul’s invitation to community
Maïa Faddoul’s bright colours, cheerful patterns, and uplifting depictions of human courage and connection are often in the service of community and rights organizations.
Illustrating work
Illustrator and anthropologist Julien Posture discusses how human misunderstanding and machine learning devalue creative labour.
Ratna Omidvar has left the Senate, but she’s not going away
In conversation with Philanthropist Journal writers Tim Harper and Aiden Cyr, Omidvar discusses her legacy in the upper chamber, a lifetime of advocating for the underdog, and passing the baton to new champions of the non-profit sector.
