Canada's hardest working philanthropy dogs
Why It Matters
The bond between animals and humans shows the paws-itive connection and impact they can have on a person’s wellbeing.
Delivering DEI: 10 innovative non-profits awarded $1M to overcome small business barriers
Why It Matters
Contributing to a stronger and more inclusive small business environment in North America is important to economic growth and creating diverse job opportunities.
Canadian senior volunteers felt erased during pandemic years, want meaningful work
Why It Matters
Canadian non-profits continue to grapple with volunteer shortages, even as the COVID-19 pandemic fades into memory. Retaining older volunteers could help stem the tide.
From our playbook: 11 hot summer books for changemakers
Why It Matters
It's vital for those in the social services world to continue to learn, grow and implement new ideas.
WEBINAR REPLAY: Canadian Black entrepreneurs should create the next Google / Les entrepreneurs noirs canadiens devraient créer le prochain Google
Why It Matters
Il n'existe qu'un seul fonds canadien, BKR, pour financer l'entrepreneuriat noir dans le domaine de la technologie. Lorsqu'ils obtiennent un financement, les entrepreneurs noirs reçoivent des prêts, rarement des fonds propres. Le Québécois Wils Theagene estime qu'il est urgent de changer de système et de créer une véritable chaîne de financement pour les entrepreneurs de la communauté noire. There is only one Canadian fund, BKR, to finance Black entrepreneurship in technology. When they get funding, Black entrepreneurs receive loans, rarely equity. Quebec's Wils Theagene sees a pressing need for a system change, creating a real financing chain for entrepreneurs from the Black community.
Could AI increase volunteerism?
Why It Matters
Some researchers predict artificial intelligence could reduce people's workload by as much as 45 per cent in the coming years. Channelling some of that newfound time into volunteerism could reverse current declines in volunteer numbers.