Bread, Calgary’s emergency food search platform, rolls out nationally
Why It Matters
A partnership between two Canadian social impact technology platforms has the potential to exponentially increase the amount of data collected about emergency food needs and provisions, offering a blueprint for data-informed service delivery, dignity-first design, and national impact.
New group looks to philanthropic money to fund Canadian Nonprofit Data Lab
Why It Matters
Compared to the for-profit sector, the non-profit sector remains under-researched in Canada. There are several instances of non-profits being included in national business surveys, and specific sector-related data then not being published.
Funding from Ontario Trillium Foundation launches free AI tools for non-profits
Why It Matters
CAMH, Furniture Bank, CanadaHelps among first cohort in responsible AI adoption program
Why It Matters
Despite the increase in free and low-cost AI online training, little is tailored to the non-profit sector or towards responsible, ethical adoption of the technology.
A conversation with RBC’s Chief Economist: How the geopolitical landscape is impacting non-profits
Why It Matters
The state of Canada’s economy greatly impacts non-profit’s funding, operations and the communities they serve. Sharing economic data helps organizations make strategic operational decisions.