Authors:
Sherlyn Assam
Abstract: 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.The post How one foundation is using Black community members’ expertise to improve charitable programs appeared first on The Philanthropist Journal. PubDate: Tue, 06 Aug 2024 13:24:27 +000
Authors:
Amina Mohamed
Abstract: In the final episode of the Working Title podcast, host Amina Mohamed shares an extended conversation with Abdifatah Hussein, co-founder of Hidaayah House.The post How do we afford to work in community' An interview with Abdifatah Hussein appeared first on The Philanthropist Journal. PubDate: Tue, 30 Jul 2024 20:10:02 +000
Authors:
Amina Mohamed
Abstract: In the third episode of the Working Title podcast, host Amina Mohamed delves into the phenomenon of contract cycling. In a conversation with Abdifatah Hussein, co-founder of Hidaayah House, they explore the realities of shifting between non-profit and private-sector roles to balance passion and financial stability.The post Cycling through jobs in the non-profit sector appeared first on The Philanthropist Journal. PubDate: Tue, 30 Jul 2024 20:08:16 +000
Authors:
Kayla Webber
Abstract: 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.The post Supporting better conditions for grassroots work in communities appeared first on The Philanthropist Journal. PubDate: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 15:23:32 +000
Authors:
Michele Fugiel Gartner
Abstract: Philanthropic Foundations Canada’s new research agenda aims to address the data gap and enhance accountability, transparency, and practice.The post People and practices: A Canadian philanthropic foundation research agenda appeared first on The Philanthropist Journal. PubDate: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 15:15:26 +000
Authors:
Duke Chang
Abstract: The latest CanadaHelps Giving Report reveals that our social bonds are contracting, which is affecting our levels of generosity, including donations to charities. President and CEO Duke Chang offers four steps charities can take to cultivate connected communities.The post Lessons charities can learn from Mr. Rogers appeared first on The Philanthropist Journal. PubDate: Mon, 15 Jul 2024 19:52:24 +000
Authors:
Kylie Adair; Suzanne Faiza Abstract: At a time when many philanthropic funders are looking to address the power imbalance between community organizations and their funders, supporting community bond issuers and building a thriving marketplace is one way to do so.The post A growing group of foundations are investing in community bonds – here’s why appeared first on The Philanthropist Journal. PubDate: Mon, 15 Jul 2024 19:41:34 +000
Authors:
Lydia Phillip; Stacy Bellanger Bien-Aimé Abstract: Many in the sector are exhausted from the weight of living through a barrage of crises as a result of imperialism and colonialism – “there is a historic, cumulative grief we cohabitate with,” Lydia Phillip writes. “We are survivors of this grief, but it isn’t recognized on the job. It defies the boundaries of any workplace bereavement policy.”The post Grief accrues faster than sick days: A reflection on pain, place, and productivity appeared first on The Philanthropist Journal. PubDate: Mon, 08 Jul 2024 17:10:04 +000
Authors:
Yusra Qadir; Maïa Faddoul Abstract: While there are complex barriers for newcomers to get jobs, practitioners on the ground have practical recommendations for removing them, writes Yusra Qadir, of the Mothers Matter Centre.The post Bridging the gap between labour shortages and newcomers’ struggles in accessing the job market appeared first on The Philanthropist Journal. PubDate: Tue, 02 Jul 2024 16:38:35 +000
Authors:
Andrea Gunraj
Abstract: There is much that philanthropy can do to strengthen and grow feminist businesses and social enterprises, writes Canadian Women’s Foundation’s Andrea Gunraj.The post Feminist entrepreneurship is much more than women in business appeared first on The Philanthropist Journal. PubDate: Tue, 02 Jul 2024 15:45:08 +000
Authors:
Gordon Bowness
Abstract: As the federal government overhauls Canada’s outdated Broadcast Act, arts organizations and other analysts – like those convened by OCAD University’s Cultural Policy Hub – suggest how to make policy consultation processes more meaningful.The post Is all the talk around C-11 consultations just performative box-ticking' appeared first on The Philanthropist Journal. PubDate: Tue, 25 Jun 2024 15:34:19 +000
Authors:
Amina Mohamed
Abstract: 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.The post Creating solutions with community using AI appeared first on The Philanthropist Journal. PubDate: Tue, 25 Jun 2024 13:24:17 +000
Authors:
Tim Harper
Abstract: The charitable and non-profit sector is bracing for what could be seismic change in Ottawa. But those who have steered foundations and charities through various changes in government warn against apocalyptic assumptions.The post Change is coming: How can the sector prepare for Conservative rule' appeared first on The Philanthropist Journal. PubDate: Mon, 24 Jun 2024 20:26:01 +000
Authors:
Amina Mohamed
Abstract: In this first episode of the Working Title podcast, host Amina Mohamed explores AI’s transformative impact on the non-profit sector. In a conversation with communications scholar Rob Hunt, they grapple with the mixed results that the AI revolution has produced so far.The post Is AI truly life-changing' appeared first on The Philanthropist Journal. PubDate: Tue, 18 Jun 2024 16:50:11 +000
Authors:
Jordyn Gibson
Abstract: Why should the charitable sector invest in the idea that better births and postpartum periods lead to healthier parents, babies, and communities – and what might that investment look like'The post How early investment in parents and families can improve health outcomes for communities appeared first on The Philanthropist Journal. PubDate: Tue, 18 Jun 2024 16:45:21 +000
Authors:
Natalie Brown; Juniper Glass, Tania Cheng Abstract: 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.The post How Park People came to understand its role in systems change appeared first on The Philanthropist Journal. PubDate: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 22:23:30 +000
Authors:
Daniel Liadsky; Leah Li Abstract: While there are many ways that organizations can tackle their data goals, Daniel Liadsky of Purpose Analytics believes that organizations are most likely to succeed when they engage in regular self-assessment, implement change in small steps, and emulate best practices from other industries.The post When it comes to data, non-profits should look at the present to find their future appeared first on The Philanthropist Journal. PubDate: Mon, 03 Jun 2024 16:35:38 +000
Authors:
Tim Harper
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Claire Nest
; Claire Nest Abstract: Through a yearlong series of articles and conversations taking stock of the Journal at 50 years, we have considered how our publication and the sector we’re part of have evolved – and where we go from here.The post Challenges and responsibilities for The Philanthropist Journal going forward appeared first on The Philanthropist Journal. PubDate: Mon, 27 May 2024 18:27:42 +000
Authors:
Lesley Fraser
; Julien Posture Abstract: Five years after launching The Local, the donor-funded publication’s founding editor reflects on the state of local journalism and what it means for citizens and the philanthropic sector.The post Don’t save local journalism – reinvent it appeared first on The Philanthropist Journal. PubDate: Tue, 21 May 2024 15:16:34 +000
Authors:
Lesley Fraser
Abstract: The Canadian-registered Mastercard Foundation is one of the largest charities in the world and has a global/local mandate, with its Young Africa Works 2030 strategy and a commitment to reaching 100,000 Indigenous youth in Canada. The post How to listen: An interview with Mastercard Foundation’s Reeta Roy appeared first on The Philanthropist Journal. PubDate: Mon, 13 May 2024 20:02:19 +000
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