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.

Op-Ed: Newcomers' volunteer work quickly becoming exploitation in Canada

Why It Matters

Many newcomers arrive in Canada with multiple degrees and years of work experience – their acceptance to Canada requires it. Still, when they arrive, they are unable to access the professions they are trained for and are instead told to work for free, often at a time when many simply cannot afford it. 

OP-ED: Unmasking inequity: A closer look at the social impact sector’s willful ignorance about Palestine

Why It Matters

In this Op-Ed, Paula Sahyoun of The Palestine Impact Collective challenges charitable organizations to speak up about the genocide in Palestine without fear.