How a QR code campaign generated $250,000 for Toronto food bank Daily Bread

Why It Matters

By spinning up a low-cost fundraising campaign informed by a change in a local context, Daily Bread was able to generate additional capital – crucial as demand on its network of food banks continues to rise.

Why and how many charities lost their status in the past two years - and the case for more data

Why It Matters

Revocations can happen for multiple reasons – either voluntary or imposed. Future of Good found that churches continue to close their doors, arts organizations are struggling with their taxes, and the CRA’s non-profit category codes leave a lot in the dark.

Egypt’s first charity thrift shop opens amidst widening gap between rich and poor

Why It Matters

Egypt has a deep-rooted cultural stigma against buying second-hand clothing and goods. However, recent economic realities mean that a new charity thrift shop has proved more popular than expected.

We have plenty of measures of poverty – but what about extreme wealth?

Why It Matters

In many cases, we see wealth accumulation correlate directly to measures of power and influence, according to the New Economics Foundation: whether that is political sway, homogenisation of media sources, or disproportionate consumption.

2025 Trends & Tensions Shaping the Social Purpose World

Why It Matters

The social purpose landscape is in-between worlds, applying new and more band-aids to old problems while simultaneously looking to reinvent itself to be innovative, trustworthy, and relevant in a world that looks nothing like it did just 10 years ago. At the heart of this transformative journey are leaders, and the practice of leading teams is evolving quickly.

When mosquitoes fly, AI listens: Ghana’s plan to prevent pandemics

Why It Matters

An AI-led approach could reshape health strategies by offering a scalable, data-driven way to combat vector-borne diseases like malaria, yellow fever, and dengue—saving lives in regions most affected by these illnesses.