More than 65 per cent of non-profits experienced a volunteer shortage in 2022. Some experts say helping to re-engage a new cohort of helpers may also drive giving.
The Future of Good journalists spent hours going through the budget document so you don't have to, as they bring the key points to know and watch for in the months ahead.
The broad positive impact that social purpose organizations have on Canadian society is often underappreciated or misunderstood. Social purpose leaders share their thoughts on the federal budget and how it will impact their organizations and the communities they support - including yours.
The non-profit sector makes up nearly 10 per cent of the Canadian economy and employs 2.5 million people, yet is often the last consideration in the federal budget.
A job offer and proof of income can be somebody’s ticket out of a war zone. Investing in jobs also helps to rebuild local economies and wealth, allowing those caught in conflict to return to some sense of “normalcy,” said Sanam Kubra Siddiqui, grants director at Pledges.
A one-size-fits-all approach to workplace wellbeing is proving ineffective. These groups say the solution—exploring different options for everyone—can be done.