The capital market generally doesn't finance public green spaces. Instead, most nature investing originates from philanthropy or government. Mobilizing private capital toward nature financing is critical to keeping our urban areas greener, but investors want guaranteed market returns.
Canadians aren't optimistic about the protection of human rights beyond our borders. Can storytelling empower citizens to stand up for the rights of others?
Climate change is an existential threat. Yet climate solutions get just a fraction of philanthropic dollars. Could a new pledge help motivate others to give more?
This summerโs 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.
Evidence from Bangladesh and Nepal shows that children can understand their exploitation and offer meaningful solutions. Engaging them is critical to developing more effective strategies to combat the worst forms of child labour.
For more than a decade, the number of donors reporting a gift on their taxes has declined. But despite tough fundraising conditions, some organizations are continuing to grow by netting large donations.
