14 impactful books to cozy up with this winter break
Why It Matters
It's in a book; take a look; it's the winter reading listโa vital way for those in the social purpose world to continue to learn, grow and implement new ideas.
Nine Canadian funders make historic $405 million pledge to combat climate change
Why It Matters
Climate change is an existential threat. Yet climate solutions get just a fraction of philanthropic dollars. Could a new pledge help motivate others to give more?
Want to protect the Amazon rainforest? Build up the economies of cities nearby: Study
Why It Matters
The prevailing wisdom to prevent the further burning and degradation of the Amazon is to extract its resources sustainably. But experts say this only exacerbates the problem.
Weaponization of anti-discrimination laws casts pall over start-ups, funders
Why It Matters
Anti-discrimination laws are being used to target those working to end historic inequities. Can better data, more education and cooperation turn the tide?
How UK funders quickly mobilized against racist violence
Why It Matters
This summerโs violent attacks on Muslim and other racialized communities in the UK revealed deep-seated tensions. With more data โ and strategies that incorporate insights from that data โ funders can actively direct capital towards projects that help prevent future violence.
Three years in, philanthropyโs climate pledge in Canada falling short despite bright spots
Why It Matters
Climate change poses an existential threat to life on Earth. Yet environmental charities in Canada get just two per cent of foundation funds. Has a voluntary climate pledge helped increase support?