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- 150 Profiles: Lynne Skromeda
Authors: Lynne Skromeda
Abstract: As a way to mark the 150th anniversary of confederation, The Philanthropist profiled Canadians from across the non-profit sector and put a face to 150 individuals who work or volunteer in Canada’s social sector. As 2017 drew to a close, we published our final profile of 2017 — reaching our target of speaking with 150... Read MoreThe post 150 Profiles: Lynne Skromeda appeared first on The Philanthropist.
PubDate: Tue, 15 May 2018 00:10:16 +000
- Europe’s Diverse Philanthropic Sector Is Confronting Seven
Interlinked Challenges
Authors: Gerry Salole
Abstract: This article is the third in a series about European philanthropy. The series is published as a collaboration between The Philanthropist and The Lawson Foundation. The European Foundation Centre (EFC) was formally established on the same day the Berlin Wall fell: November 9, 1989. As such, it has always been axiomatic in telling our history... Read MoreThe post Europe’s Diverse Philanthropic Sector Is Confronting Seven Interlinked Challenges appeared first on The Philanthropist.
PubDate: Tue, 15 May 2018 00:00:16 +000
- 150 Profiles: Alia Scanlon
Authors: Alia Scanlon
Abstract: As a way to mark the 150th anniversary of confederation, The Philanthropist profiled Canadians from across the non-profit sector and put a face to 150 individuals who work or volunteer in Canada’s social sector. As 2017 drew to a close, we published our final profile of 2017 — reaching our target of speaking with 150... Read MoreThe post 150 Profiles: Alia Scanlon appeared first on The Philanthropist.
PubDate: Tue, 01 May 2018 00:17:00 +000
- Q&A: Social impact bonds ‘problematic’ says director of new social
finance documentary ‘The Invisible Heart’
Authors: Danny Glenwright
Abstract: Is a profit motive necessary to motivate cash flows for social good' Do we need a revolution in the way that we tackle social issues' The Invisible Heart, a new documentary about social impact bonds (SIBs) that premieres in Canada on May 8, raises these and other questions. The documentary, which was filmed over three... Read MoreThe post Q&A: Social impact bonds ‘problematic’ says director of new social finance documentary ‘The Invisible Heart’ appeared first on The Philanthropist.
PubDate: Tue, 01 May 2018 00:12:41 +000
- A Shifting Charitable Marketplace: A Recent Snapshot of CRA Data
Highlights Changes in Canada’s Charity Sector
Authors: Don McRae
Abstract: The world of charities is a changing mixture of new organizations registering and older groups losing their status. It is difficult, at times, to get a grasp on how the charitable sector is shifting in Canada. This research takes a snapshot of the calendar year of 2017 and tries to discern trends. It is accurate... Read MoreThe post A Shifting Charitable Marketplace: A Recent Snapshot of CRA Data Highlights Changes in Canada’s Charity Sector appeared first on The Philanthropist.
PubDate: Tue, 01 May 2018 00:05:33 +000
- Le sauvetage « symbolique » du journalisme par le Canada : trop peu
trop tard'
Authors: Ian Gill
Abstract: Les Canadiens se sont habitués, en particulier depuis que le président Donald Trump préside à la disgrâce de son pays sur la scène internationale, à entendre des éloges presque embarrassants au sujet de notre pays en tant que bastion mondial de la démocratie, de la tolérance et de la saine gouvernance. Le fait de lire,... Read MoreThe post Le sauvetage « symbolique » du journalisme par le Canada : trop peu trop tard' appeared first on The Philanthropist.
PubDate: Tue, 17 Apr 2018 00:24:18 +000
- Canada’s “Symbolic” Rescue of Journalism May Be Too
Little, Too Late
Authors: Ian Gill
Abstract: Canadians have become accustomed – especially with President Donald Trump presiding over his country’s fall from grace on the world stage – to hearing almost embarrassingly glowing reviews of our nation as a global bastion of democracy, tolerance, and good governance. So it is somewhat sobering to read, in none other than The Washington Post,... Read MoreThe post Canada’s “Symbolic” Rescue of Journalism May Be Too Little, Too Late appeared first on The Philanthropist.
PubDate: Tue, 17 Apr 2018 00:00:51 +000
- 150 Profiles: Lama Mugabo
Authors: Lama Mugabo
Abstract: As a way to mark the 150th anniversary of confederation, The Philanthropist profiled Canadians from across the non-profit sector and put a face to 150 individuals who work or volunteer in Canada’s social sector. As 2017 drew to a close, we published our final profile of 2017 — reaching our target of speaking with 150... Read MoreThe post 150 Profiles: Lama Mugabo appeared first on The Philanthropist.
PubDate: Tue, 17 Apr 2018 00:00:40 +000
- Book Review: Engagement Organizing: The Old Art and New Science of Winning
Campaigns
Authors: Jillian Witt
Abstract: Engagement Organizing: The Old Art and New Science of Winning Campaigns, by Matt Price. Vancouver, British Columbia, On Point Press, 2017, ISBN 9780774890168 Most articles on social impact mention the importance of engaging those most affected by an issue in creating solutions. Unfortunately, in many cases in the non-profit sector, we’ve professionalized the community out... Read MoreThe post Book Review: Engagement Organizing: The Old Art and New Science of Winning Campaigns appeared first on The Philanthropist.
PubDate: Tue, 17 Apr 2018 00:00:02 +000
- Putting a Spotlight on Networks as a Model for Influencing Public Policy
Authors: Cathy Taylor
Abstract: In the last few years – and even more obvious in the last few months – there has been a spotlight on the role of non-profits and charities participating in, leading, convening, and contributing to public policy in Canada. This spotlight is in large part a result of the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA’s) review of... Read MoreThe post Putting a Spotlight on Networks as a Model for Influencing Public Policy appeared first on The Philanthropist.
PubDate: Tue, 03 Apr 2018 00:00:53 +000
