4 Canadian suggestions to increase community finance funds

Why It Matters

The Social Finance Fund has done a good job building and creating a pool of capital to invest in social purpose organizations and community projects. Whatโ€™s next - especially with federal elections around the corner?

Looking for maximum impact? Fund climate work in Atlantic Canada: Report

Why It Matters

Outside of the big recipientsโ€”universities, schools, hospitals and municipalitiesโ€”charities in Atlantic Canada get less foundation money than peer organizations in the rest of Canada.

Children spearhead change in Worst Child Labour countries

Why It Matters

Evidence from Bangladesh and Nepal shows that children can understand their exploitation and offer meaningful solutions. Engaging them is critical to developing more effective strategies to combat the worst forms of child labour.

Real estate hail mary: Centre for Social Innovation launches $10 million community bond campaign after โ€˜lowballโ€™ offers

Why It Matters

Toronto-based non-profits that own property are struggling to hang onto it amid high interest rates and inflation. Are community bonds part of the solution?