The democracy we want
In this moment of uncertainty about Canada’s democratic future, we must prioritize the testing and scaling of solutions. The CEO of the Samara Centre offers three practical recommendations.
Philanthropy and Funding
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With democracy under siege, the philanthropic sector seeks to strengthen its foundation
A healthy democracy used to be taken for granted by many in the sector. Now the “democracy question” has seized some of the country’s largest foundations, charities, and civil society organizations, and momentum is building.
Feminist philanthropy in practice: When solidarity becomes systems change
From mission-aligned investments to grantmaking that supports generational movements, feminist philanthropy has myriad lessons for the philanthropic sector writ large.
Feminist philanthropy: What it stands for – and what it’s up against
Like all social movements, the generational struggle for women’s rights and gender equality ebbs and flows. But the current moment feels different. With feminist movements facing a perfect storm of interconnected threats, how philanthropy responds – or not – is a political choice.
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.
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.
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 equity problem inside strategic planning
Access to high-quality strategic planning in Canada’s non-profit sector is not evenly distributed, and that gap compounds everything else.
