(September 9, 2020) With the installation of new finance minister Chrystia Freeland, Senator Ratna Omidvar is renewing her call to reform the charitable sector. Senator Omidvar was the deputy chair of the Special Senate Committee on the Charity Sector, which ran from January 2018 until it issued a report in June 2019. The role of the committee … [Read more...] about Reform the charitable sector senator urges government
Police response more violent than protesters in US civil unrest: US Crisis Monitor Report
(September 9, 2020) A study of the US’s spring and summer of unrest has revealed a police response more violent than protesters. “While the US has long been home to a vibrant protest environment, demonstrations surged to new levels in 2020,” according to The US Crisis Monitor — a joint project between ACLED and the Bridging Divides Initiative (BDI) at … [Read more...] about Police response more violent than protesters in US civil unrest: US Crisis Monitor Report
Canadian’s trust in charities has dropped 6% since May
(September 9, 2020) Canadians' trust in charities and the not-for-profit sector has fallen 6% to 50% overall, after climbing by 7% in May, according to the latest CanTrust Index released on September 8 by Proof Strategies. Proof Strategies surveyed 1,000 Canadians between September 3 and 5 for the CanTrust Index COVID-19 Impact Update. This sector decline is likely … [Read more...] about Canadian’s trust in charities has dropped 6% since May
Blackbaud Data Breach: U.S. Donor Sues, could the same happen in Canada?
(September 9, 2020) A U.S. donor is suing software giant Blackbaud after receiving notices from two of the charities affected by a recent Blackbaud data breach where it had to pay cyber attackers a ransom to regain control of their NetCommunity and RaisersEdge platforms, The NonProfit Times is reporting in Blackbaud Faces Class Action Lawsuit After Data Breach. “The … [Read more...] about Blackbaud Data Breach: U.S. Donor Sues, could the same happen in Canada?
Mark Zuckerberg makes a $300 million donation to shore up an electoral system he helped demolish
(September 8) In its Gifts Round-up on September 8, The Chronicle of Philanthropy reported, without irony or context that Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan Donate $300 Million for Voting Security. The pledged gift will come from the Chan Zuckerberg Donor Advised Fund at Silicon Valley Community Foundation, $250 million of it will provide grants to local election … [Read more...] about Mark Zuckerberg makes a $300 million donation to shore up an electoral system he helped demolish