School fundraisers might be making education less equitable: research

Why It Matters

Students with access to extracurriculars, field trips, and additional resources get a head start in life, but these activities often rely on fundraising, further deepening systemic inequities. How do we level the playing field?

How UK funders quickly mobilized against racist violence

Why It Matters

This summerโ€™s 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, philanthropyโ€™s 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?

Private developer joins forces with non-profit team to outbid the competition and build social housing in Montreal

Why It Matters

A lack of affordable apartments and property speculation hamper efforts to quell the housing crisis. New partnerships could help solve some old problems.

Blip or trend? Government funding to charities jumped by $30 billion in early pandemic

Why It Matters

All levels of government announced new funding for the charitable sector during the pandemic. But how much did organizations net in total? And is the boost in funding here to stay?