How the ‘localness’ of local news strengthens communities
Local, independent news publishers across Canada are fighting to build trust, promote dialogue, and foster engaged, informed communities on shoestring budgets.
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Strategies to better support newcomers to Canada
With Canada welcoming more newcomers than ever, the non-profit sector faces pressure to not only scale up its operations but also innovate in its approaches to support and integration. The experiences of four visionary leaders highlight some key lessons.
Pressing forward
In today’s “survival-of-the-nimblest” journalism industry, an October summit organized by media advocacy group Press Forward aims to get people excited about journalism and the future of community-centred media in Canada.
Fostering equity: Five key initiatives for empowering Black and Indigenous youth in Ontario
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.
Supporting better conditions for grassroots work in communities
Grassroots initiatives are an opportunity to build community and demonstrate new working methods. They also have their challenges. Philanthropist Journal writing fellow Kayla Webber shares some lessons learned from working with youth-led organizations and starting and supporting grassroots projects in her community.
How Park People came to understand its role in systems change
Many in the charitable and non-profit sector want to get to the roots of problems and evolve new ways of doing things, in addition to addressing the symptoms, but how does systemic change actually happen? In this article, one organization shares its journey and key learnings.
A toolbox for crafting social impact
In his new book, author Jacob Harold presents nine “tools” that can be used – in combinations or recombinations, depending on one’s strategy – to address complex social problems.
Facing a moral conundrum head on: Funding in the time of climate crisis
Suncor Energy Foundation, which celebrated 25 years in 2023 – the hottest year on record – doesn’t shy away from difficult conversations about where its money comes from.
