More grants, less admin: New non-profit coalition to advocate for government funding reform
Why It Matters
Charities and non-profits are often at the whim of economic cycles. When there is a downturn, donations and corporate giving shrink too. In these times, consistent government funding could support and sustain non-profits, but some are concerned the sector could fall by the wayside again.
Two digital skills non-profits announce merger
Why It Matters
Some B.C. non-profits avoiding talking to government due to 'onerous' lobbying laws
Why It Matters
While lobbying registries are common across Canada, in B.C., non-profits have to go through the same heavy requirements as their corporate counterparts. The province’s Lobbyists Transparency Act is about to undergo a review; here is what non-profits say needs to change to keep the registries from draining front-line resources.
New group looks to philanthropic money to fund Canadian Nonprofit Data Lab
Why It Matters
Compared to the for-profit sector, the non-profit sector remains under-researched in Canada. There are several instances of non-profits being included in national business surveys, and specific sector-related data then not being published.
How Greenshield is helping expand culturally safe Indigenous mental health services
Why It Matters
Investing in care models led by and for Indigenous people is rooted in traditional knowledge, and it leads to better health outcomes and stronger communities.