(August 19, 2021) The federal budget released in April made the prospect of increasing the disbursement quota very real when it included direction for a disbursement quota consultation, Boosting charitable spending in our communities, which is taking submissions until September 30. Notwithstanding a recently called election, the prospect of charitable foundations being … [Read more...] about As the disbursement quota consultation begins, the hoarding of money goes under the microscope
The Charity Workforce: A looming reckoning?
(August 12, 2021) The charity workforce has already been buffeted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and many are predicting a significant migration or even a ‘reckoning’ as charities come back to more regularized working conditions. “At the beginning of the pandemic, we saw people being very loyal to their organization, that they would stick it out,” says Deborah Legrove, president … [Read more...] about The Charity Workforce: A looming reckoning?
The Charity Report welcomes Nicole Salmon as a contributing editor
(July 28, 2021) The Charity Report announced today that Nicole Salmon will be coming on board as contributing editor effective immediately. “I have known Nicole since her days at Oxfam Canada, and I’ve most recently had the pleasure of working with her as she co-edited Collecting Courage, along with Nneka Allan and Camila Pereira,” says Gail Picco, editor in … [Read more...] about The Charity Report welcomes Nicole Salmon as a contributing editor
Episode 8 – David Macfarlane talks about his new book Likeness
(July 28, 2021) David Macfarlane, one of Canada’s most celebrated writers, has just released a new book. Likeness: Fathers, sons, a portrait is a told through a portrait of Macfarlane by Canadian artist John Hartman set against the backdrop of Hamilton, Ontario where Macfarlane grew up. The painting, measuring five feet by five and a half feet, that has ended up in … [Read more...] about Episode 8 – David Macfarlane talks about his new book Likeness
Children’s literacy coalition uses food bank distribution power
(July 27, 2021) The 700 food banks that dot the map of cities and towns across the country are the go-to vehicle a national children’s literacy program. And a coalition of food banks and literacy groups brought together by the Canadian Children's Literacy Foundation, plan to distribute 150,000 children's books across Canada this summer. Last year they distributed 80,000 books … [Read more...] about Children’s literacy coalition uses food bank distribution power