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Why It Matters
It's vital for those in the social services world to continue to learn, grow and implement new ideas.
Mindset more valuable than skillset when it comes to a career in social finance
Why It Matters
Canada’s $755 million Social Finance Fund has the potential to accelerate the growth of Canada’s social finance market. Will there be enough skilled people to support it?
Report Card: Non-profit leaders give their score for Federal Budget 2024
Why It Matters
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.
Cash crunch forces Toronto’s Artscape to list newly-built Launchpad for $22.5 million as workers seek to unionize
Why It Matters
The COVID pandemic has been tough on many organizations that own real estate, including non-profit organizations and arts venues. Experts say Artscape’s sale may result in yet another loss of space for Toronto’s arts community.
Could Canada’s largest union tackle the non-profit wage gap? One Calgary counselor believes it can
Why It Matters
Provincial governments depend on frontline non-profits and charities to provide basic services to clients who are unhoused, impoverished or have complex mental health issues. Without additional funding, today’s alarming rate of worker turnover will lead to a weaker social safety net.