Editorial Fellowship: Philanthropy, Power and Politics

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Editorial Fellowship: Philanthropy, Power and Politics
About This Series
Explore the ways social impact organizations are funded to do the work they do — and how those funding models are changing rapidly post-pandemic. From shifting philanthropy’s power dynamics to the next generation of donors, we dive in.
Real estate hail mary: Centre for Social Innovation launches $10 million community bond campaign after ‘lowball’ offers
“If an organization can have a dark night of the soul, this is it,” said its founder and CEO
Big donations largest driver of non-profit income growth
More than half of charitable sector professionals and volunteers surveyed for a new report said major gifts were the main driver of their organization’s increased revenue in 2023.
How $335 million and a Wall Street-inspired funding model have raised hopes for the conservation of the Great Bear Sea
The new conservation initiative uses a project finance for permanence model—an Indigenous-led approach garnering increased use globally.
Canadian foundation assets up $100 billion and 5 other findings from a new landscape report
Canadian foundations have increased by number, assets and granting volume in recent years, according to a new report from Philanthropic Foundations Canada
New toolkit aims to debunk idea that funding non-qualified donees is riskier
The McConnell Foundation and three other grantmakers have launched a toolkit to encourage others to boost support for grassroots organizations.
New volunteering grant program may offer surprising boost for donations: Experts
“If you don’t prioritize volunteer engagement, it will impact donations,” said Joanne McKiernan, executive director of Volunteer Toronto.
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