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Gabe Oatley

Gabe Oatley is Future of Good’s editorial fellow on transforming funding models. He’s a graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University’s Masters of Journalism and his work has been published by the CBC, the National Observer, and The Nation. You can reach Gabe at .

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Apra Canada board president Katherine Scott poses for a photo in High Park in Toronto, Ont.
DAFs can be a maze: Fundraisers, here are nine ways to get donations from Donor Advised Funds

Donor Advised Fund grants can give your charity a boost. In 2021, the average DAF grant was $10,000.

Bernadette Johnson_Advocacy director of Imagine Canada
Charities relieved after Canada Revenue Agency says additional reporting for ‘internal trusts’ not needed

“This is…a good example of why there’s a need for a home in government for the charitable sector.”

Soaring property prices keeping land trusts from protecting critical Ontario habitats: conservation groups

"Some of the most valuable lands we need to protect are going to be the most expensive to protect.”

Some fear upcoming federal tax changes on rich could result in donation nosedive; others say concern unwarranted

More than 900 people have signed a petition urging the government not to “weaken giving incentives”

Aline Nizigama, CEO of YWCA Canada, spoke on an online panel about Black power on Sept. 27, 2023, as part of the Black Leadership in Social Impact Summit.
Missed the Black Leadership in Social Impact Summit? Here are insights from sessions on Black capital and anti-racist research

"When we’re talking — or advocating — for more money, we’re not just talking about something that’s proportional. We’re talking about something that’s historic."

Pro-LGBTQ2S+ protestors demonstrated in front of Queens Park in Toronto, ON, on Sept. 20, countering a protest held by people seeking to roll back trans-inclusive policies organized as part of the “1 Million March 4 Children.”
Organizers and allies need new message to counter hate: trans activists

Activists wonder if what they’re saying is helping to reach their goal

Toronto’s Centre for Social Innovation to sell Annex coworking space; cites rising interest rates, downturn in coworking revenue

The nonprofit organization hopes to fetch more than $20 million for the property, shoring up its financial position

This small foundation “turbocharged” its assets — but at what cost?

The Community Foundation of Orillia and Area grew its assets from $1.5 million to $15 million in just 10 years.

Justin Ford, CEO of non-profit CatalystsX Network Community Inc.
Ontario government abruptly ends youth funding program, leaving non-profits in lurch

“The issue we have with the ministry is the way in which they managed the end of the agreement.”

The climate crisis could break the disaster philanthropy model — what can donors do about it?

“Climate finance isn’t about charity, it’s really about justice.”

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