(December 10, 2021) One year ago, an anthology of stories written by Black fundraisers working in Canada and the United States laid bare the underlying racism in the philanthropic sector. Since that time the editors and contributors of Collecting Courage: Joy, Pain Freedom Love have been on the virtual book tour circuit talking about racism, community, and best the … [Read more...] about Episode 17 – Getting personal with the authors of Collecting Courage
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Episode 16 – Rev Michael Coren in conversation about his new book The Rebel Christ
(November 29, 2021) The countdown to Christmas has begun and, for many Christians, so has the annual debate about the true meaning of the holiday. The legacy of Indian Residential Schools coupled with weaponization of the words of Christ by the evangelical right wing leaves Christianity in a crisis. The words of its founder, born in Bethlehem two centuries ago, are used are … [Read more...] about Episode 16 – Rev Michael Coren in conversation about his new book The Rebel Christ
‘Tax foundation investment earnings’ says Bill Young, founder of Social Capital Partners
(November 2, 2021) Well known philanthropist and social entrepreneur Bill Young has come out strongly in favour of taxing the investments of private and public foundations and has recommended Finance Canada consider doing so immediately in his submission regarding the disbursement quota, Boosting charitable spending in our communities. Bill Young is the founder and … [Read more...] about ‘Tax foundation investment earnings’ says Bill Young, founder of Social Capital Partners
‘Hardwired for connection’: NL artists talk shop after 18 months of covid
(October 5, 2021) In the spring of 2020, when the pandemic arrived in Canada, NL artists joined their colleagues across the country as among the first to experience a severe disruption to their livelihoods and ways of working. The arts sector is a major economic driver—second only to the transportation sector for its decline in earnings in 2020, according to The … [Read more...] about ‘Hardwired for connection’: NL artists talk shop after 18 months of covid
Top 20 private foundations accumulate $40 billion in wealth, spend pennies on the dollar
(September 24, 2021) A new report released by The Charity Report today, Pennies on the Dollar: Private Foundation Giving in Canada, outlined just how much Canada’s 20 largest private foundations increased their gross asset value over the 15 years from 2006 to 2019 and compares it to their giving. The 20 largest foundations make up 63% ($44.5 billion) of the … [Read more...] about Top 20 private foundations accumulate $40 billion in wealth, spend pennies on the dollar