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The Philanthropist
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ISSN (Print) 0316-3849
Published by Agora Foundation

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The anti-racist agenda of Canada’s international cooperation sector:
From commitment to action
- Authors: Lesley Fraser
  Abstract: In the fourth article in our Rethinking Philanthropy series, contributor Judyannet Muchiri looks beyond the promises made in the international cooperation sector’s Anti-Racism Framework to outline insights from sector leaders on progress made and key areas of action going forward. The post The anti-racist agenda of Canada’s international cooperation sector: From commitment to action appeared first on The Philanthropist Journal.
  PubDate: Tue, 28 Jun 2022 21:14:44 +000
What would true, reparative giving in the philanthropic sector look
like'
- Authors: Jillian Witt
  Abstract: In this first episode of the Reimagining Philanthropy podcast, host Senator Ratna Omidvar asks guests Kris Archie and Edgar Villanueva a big question that looms over the philanthropic sector: “If accumulated wealth comes from years of oppression, exploitation, and colonization, then is philanthropy simply an expression of atonement at best or a cover-up at worst'”The post What would true, reparative giving in the philanthropic sector look like' appeared first on The Philanthropist Journal.
  PubDate: Mon, 20 Jun 2022 19:13:48 +000
Centre d’écologie urbaine de Montréal : bâtir des villes résilientes
à l’échelle humaine
- Authors: Jillian Witt
  Abstract: La résilience est essentielle pour s’adapter à la transition. Dans notre deuxième profil de notre série Mission de transition, nous nous intéressons au Centre d’écologie urbaine de Montréal qui vise à développer la capacité des citoyens et des communautés du Québec à travailler ensemble pour créer des villes démocratiques, en santé et résilientes à l’échelle humaine.The post Centre d’écologie urbaine de Montréal : bâtir des villes résilientes à l’échelle humaine appeared first on The Philanthropist Journal.
  PubDate: Tue, 14 Jun 2022 13:14:47 +000
YAM : améliorer la qualité de vie grâce à des projets
environnementaux novateurs
- Authors: Jillian Witt
  Abstract: La résilience est essentielle pour s’adapter à la transition. Dans le troisième profil de la série Mission Transition, nous nous intéressons à YAM (Y’a quelqu’un l’aut'bord du mur), qui gère des projets environnementaux novateurs améliorant la qualité de vie des citoyennes et des citoyens. Elle travaille avec les écosystèmes politiques, sociaux et de santé, des dizaines de comités de citoyens et le secteur privé.The post YAM : améliorer la qualité de vie grâce à des projets environnementaux novateurs appeared first on The Philanthropist Journal.
  PubDate: Tue, 14 Jun 2022 13:14:33 +000
Centre d’écologie urbaine de Montréal: Building resilient
cities on a human scale
- Authors: Jillian Witt
  Abstract: Cities have developed at the expense of the human condition and Centre d’écologie urbaine de Montréal wants to change that. The organization's aim is to develop the capacity of individuals and communities across Quebec to work together to create democratic, healthy, resilient cities on a human scale.The post Centre d’écologie urbaine de Montréal: Building resilient cities on a human scale appeared first on The Philanthropist Journal.
  PubDate: Tue, 14 Jun 2022 13:14:11 +000
YAM: Improving quality of life through innovative environmental projects
- Authors: Jillian Witt
  Abstract: (Cet article est disponible en français.) Non-profits tackle big problems: poverty; inequities in health, education, and work access; sexual and racial discrimination; refugee crises; foodThe post YAM: Improving quality of life through innovative environmental projects appeared first on The Philanthropist Journal.
  PubDate: Tue, 14 Jun 2022 13:13:56 +000
For Canadian charities, victory on Budget Implementation Act is tempered
by uncertainty
- Authors: Lesley Fraser
  Abstract: The House of Commons finance committee passed key amendments to the BIA at the end of May, ridding the bill of language described as “‘direction and control’ on steroids.” But a prohibition on “directed giving,” which prevents pooled funding if those funds are solicited for a specific cause, remains.The post For Canadian charities, victory on Budget Implementation Act is tempered by uncertainty appeared first on The Philanthropist Journal.
  PubDate: Wed, 08 Jun 2022 16:58:41 +000
Combler les lacunes statistiques du secteur : Promesses et défis de la
collecte de données en temps quasi réel
- Authors: Lesley Fraser
  Abstract: Le Projet Canada Perspectives des organismes de bienfaisance, un projet d’enquête à réponse rapide mené par l’École de politique publique et d’administration de l’Université Carleton, repose sur trois grands piliers : collecter en temps quasi réel des données probantes, militer en faveur de meilleures politiques publiques et offrir de l’éducation communautaire grâce à la capacité d’interpréter les données. Le secteur y participera-t-il'The post Combler les lacunes statistiques du secteur : Promesses et défis de la collecte de données en temps quasi réel appeared first on The Philanthropist Journal.
  PubDate: Tue, 07 Jun 2022 16:35:32 +000
Closing the sector’s data gap: The promises and challenges of
collecting near-real-time data
- Authors: Lesley Fraser
  Abstract: Charity Insights Canada, a rapid-response survey project run out of Carleton University’s School of Public Policy and Administration, has three main pillars: collect quality, near-real-time data; advocate for better public policy; and provide community education through data literacy. Will the sector buy in'The post Closing the sector’s data gap: The promises and challenges of collecting near-real-time data appeared first on The Philanthropist Journal.
  PubDate: Tue, 07 Jun 2022 16:35:17 +000
Charity law reform: Charitable purpose trusts
- Authors: Lesley Fraser
  Abstract: This is the second in a series of articles focused on various aspects of charity law that have been a burden on the Canadian charitable and non-profit sector for 70 years. The articles are written by members of the Canadian Bar Association’s Charities and Not-for-Profit Law Section, who deal with these issues on behalf of their clients on a regular basis. In this piece, Terrance S. Carter looks at charitable purpose trusts. The post Charity law reform: Charitable purpose trusts appeared first on The Philanthropist Journal.
  PubDate: Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:29:25 +000