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.
Empowering global learning goes beyond supporting institutions with funds. This is a prime example of building knowledge across cultures, languages and even continents while helping solve the climate crisis.
Much like a food desert, a banking desert has a large impact on a community, affecting everything from both personal and small business loans to day-to-day transactions. Advocates say when banks move out of a community, there should be an obligation for them to provide some sort of in-person solution.
The four-day workweek has been touted as an excellent way to improve employee morale and mental health - and even increase productivity. Can it work for your non-profit?
The 2025 Canadian social finance sector's challenges include unlocking much more private capital for intentional positive impact, pricing nature services, and growing the purpose economy.