Report Card: Non-profit leaders give their score for Federal Budget 2024

Why It Matters

The broad positive impact that social purpose organizations have on Canadian society is often underappreciated or misunderstood. Social purpose leaders share their thoughts on the federal budget and how it will impact their organizations and the communities they support - including yours.

Secret to remote worker wellbeing is trust, say experts

Why It Matters

It can be challenging to ensure that your remote workers are doing well in the workplace, with some complaining of isolation. So, these Canadian companies have incorporated ways to engage and encourage their remote workers to care for their mental health.

A Palestinian surgeon’s GoFundMe bid to evacuate his daughter from Gaza — and the digital army that’s mobilized to help 

Why It Matters

People in Gaza are facing a catastrophic humanitarian situation — extreme shortages of food, water and medical supplies. To get to safety, hundreds of Palestinians are appealing to donors worldwide through GoFundMe. 

Future of Good introduces Wellbeing Wednesdays

Why It Matters

When leaders prioritize the wellbeing of their staff, it’s a powerful example for the team and the organization. The summit is a unique, professional experience to help social purpose leaders strengthen workplace wellbeing.

A first: Non-profit ranks in Globe & Mail ranking of Canada’s top-growing companies

Why It Matters

Non-profits’ gross domestic product (GDP) was $185.8 billion in 2020, representing nine per cent of Canada’s total GDP. Over the 2010 to 2020 period, the real GDP of non-profit institutions outpaced that of the overall Canadian economy in five out of 11 years. The real GDP of non-profit institutions grew by an annual average of 1.9 per cent over the 11 years, faster than the total economy (+1.5 per cent).

Live feed: Black Leadership in Social Impact Summit

Why It Matters

From Sept. 27-28, 2023, Future of Good and the Foundation for Black Communities are hosting a digital-first conference to celebrate Black leadership in social change and guide senior leaders and teams interested in equity and inclusion to become more impactful in their anti-racism work.