From our playbook: 11 hot summer books for changemakers
Why It Matters
It's vital for those in the social services world to continue to learn, grow and implement new ideas.
Canadian foundation assets up $100 billion and 5 other findings from a new landscape report
Why It Matters
Data on the philanthropic sector is scarce. A new report aims to help fill the gap with new information on public and private foundations' granting and investments.Â
What Canada can learn from successful cash aid programs in war zones
Why It Matters
While basic food staples, clean water and health care services are always needed amid disaster, having cash allows families to choose what they need rather than be given whatever goods come their way.
New toolkit aims to debunk idea that funding non-qualified donees is riskier
Why It Matters
A hard-fought legislative change has allowed funders to grant to grassroots groups and non-profits. But without a roadmap, many may sit on the sidelines.
WEBINAR REPLAY: Canadian Black entrepreneurs should create the next Google / Les entrepreneurs noirs canadiens devraient créer le prochain Google
Why It Matters
Il n'existe qu'un seul fonds canadien, BKR, pour financer l'entrepreneuriat noir dans le domaine de la technologie. Lorsqu'ils obtiennent un financement, les entrepreneurs noirs reçoivent des prêts, rarement des fonds propres. Le Québécois Wils Theagene estime qu'il est urgent de changer de système et de créer une véritable chaîne de financement pour les entrepreneurs de la communauté noire. There is only one Canadian fund, BKR, to finance Black entrepreneurship in technology. When they get funding, Black entrepreneurs receive loans, rarely equity. Quebec's Wils Theagene sees a pressing need for a system change, creating a real financing chain for entrepreneurs from the Black community.
Technical staff and clean data key to being granted money for AI projects, funders say
Why It Matters
Few funders focus on technology and artificial intelligence grants. Few technically skilled staff in the non-profit sector can expertly handle data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence projects.