In the first comprehensive analysis of granting through the post-COVID Community Services Recovery Fund, data shows that most funding allowed non-profits to adapt or pivot their programs. The three intermediary funders were also able to support grantmaking to non-qualified donees, many of whom were applying to a fund of this sort for the first time.
Municipal compost programs still see vast amounts of waste head to landfills. Smaller, Indigenous-led efforts to improve soils and provide rich fertilizer could be a key to more effective programs.
Community bonds allow everyday people to invest in the future of local social infrastructure. Investors can choose to invest a set amount in a bond, which accrues interest that can be paid out annually or at the end of the bond term.
Launching the $755 million Social Finance Fund took ten years. Expectations are enormous for this 16-year program. It is too early to measure the impact of the first round of investments, however, we discussed the process and progress so far with the three wholesalers managing the funds.
L’état de l’économie du Canada a une grande incidence sur le financement des organismes sans but lucratif, leurs activités et les collectivités qu’ils servent. Le partage de données économiques aide les organismes à prendre des décisions opérationnelles stratégiques.
