A deeper look at the news, innovations, and shifts in philanthropy, funding, and giving, from the Future of Good editorial team.
From injured workers to racialized communities, women to LGBTQ+ groups, protest has historically driven government action and policy towards social change. For many, protest is the only means by which they have access to key decision-makers.
Indigenous people in Canada face systemic barriers when trying to access capital. Changing how financial institutions calculate risk could change that.
Canada’s housing crisis has hit those searching for affordable apartments hardest. Community land trusts could help keep rents reasonable.
Representation is crucial when making up the board and staff of non-profits, a consideration that the outgoing Executive Director of the New Canadians Centre agrees with. So this ED set out to prove himself to those he served.
Community bonds allow everyday people to invest in the future of local social infrastructure. Investors can choose to invest a set amount in a bond, which accrues interest that can be paid out annually or at the end of the bond term.
As climate change accelerates, so too do the number of environmental crises non-profits respond to. Rethinking the charitable sector’s role in prevention could change that.
