Real estate hail mary: Centre for Social Innovation launches $10 million community bond campaign after ‘lowball’ offers

Why It Matters

Toronto-based non-profits that own property are struggling to hang onto it amid high interest rates and inflation. Are community bonds part of the solution?

New 'Common Impact Data Standard' hopes to become Dewey Decimal System of impact measurement

Why It Matters

Whether it’s clashing metrics from grantmakers and organizations or reporting to multiple funders, non-profits often say impact measurement is challenging. Many rely on spreadsheets, while others still use pen-and-paper methods.

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?

Canadian senior volunteers felt erased during pandemic years, want meaningful work

Why It Matters

Canadian non-profits continue to grapple with volunteer shortages, even as the COVID-19 pandemic fades into memory. Retaining older volunteers could help stem the tide.