Black Gold: Salish Soils ensures your kitchen compost returns to the land
Why It Matters
Municipal compost programs still see vast amounts of waste head to landfills. Smaller, Indigenous-led efforts to improve soils and provide rich fertilizer could be a key to more effective programs.
Centre for Social Innovation issues another set of community bonds, setting up a mortgage-free future
Why It Matters
Community bonds allow everyday people to invest in the future of local social infrastructure. Investors can choose to invest a set amount in a bond, which accrues interest that can be paid out annually or at the end of the bond term.
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.
UPDATED: 4 non-profits to share $13 million in Google funding for AI skills
Why It Matters
AI is a rapidly evolving technology, but this can make it difficult for workers to quickly upskill. By partnering with local social purpose organizations, Google is ensuring that marginalized communities have equitable access to AI training.
How non-profits and donors can prepare for the coming tariff turbulence
Why It Matters
Understanding the coming ripple effects of tariffs can help non-profits and donors make smarter, more resilient funding and planning decisions.