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.

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.