Firefighters, cyberbullies and much more: Six long-reads you might have missed in 2024
Why It Matters
Impact requires good information. Future of Good takes you back through some big stories from the past year.
Canada to extend 2024 charitable donations to end of February 2025
Why It Matters
The December holiday season is one of the main fundraising times for non-profits and charities. While the Canada Post strike is over, direct mail to current and former charitable donors is being delivered late, impacting non-profitsโ bottom lines. Thousands of Canadian charities sent letters to the federal government asking for an extension.
Whoโs afraid of trust-based philanthropy?ย
Why It Matters
Trust-based philanthropy allows grantees to decide how money can best be used for issues that impact them firsthand. However, some funding organizations are wary of the approach, despite the equalization in power dynamics that it represents.
14 impactful books to cozy up with this winter break
Why It Matters
It's in a book; take a look; it's the winter reading listโa vital way for those in the social purpose world to continue to learn, grow and implement new ideas.
Non-profits seek answers after changes at Suncor Energy Foundation
Why It Matters
Some non-profits spend years aligning themselves with funders. Executive directors say the loss of institutional knowledge and community connections resets that process.
How non-profits are pivoting as the Canada Post strike lingers
Why It Matters
The December holiday season is one of the main fundraising times for non-profits and charities. A strike by Canada Post means direct mail to current and former charitable donors is not being delivered, impacting non-profitsโ bottom lines.