Centre for Social Innovation issues another set of community bonds, setting up a mortgage-free future

Why It Matters

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.

Q&A: Pain and gains after 2 years of Canada's Social Finance Fund

Why It Matters

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.

Une conversation avec l’économiste en chef de RBC : Répercussions de la géopolitique sur les organismes sans but lucratif

Why It Matters

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.

Letter to the Prime Minister: Dedicate a unit in government to the non-profit sector

Why It Matters

As you set the vision for a stronger Canada, we urge you to take critical action to strengthen and support non-profits and charities by implementing and resourcing a dedicated unit in government for the non-profit sector. 

OP-ED: Amid economic uncertainty, Canada must make literacy a national priority

Why It Matters

"Rarely do we consider literacy as a national priority. And yet, the ability to read, write, understand numbers, and solve problems in our technologically rich environment remains one of the most powerful tools we have to build a stronger and more equitable Canada."

The next step: Unique funding model for Indigenous groups now fully independent

Why It Matters

Funders and grantmakers often wield considerable power over their fundees, determining what gets funded, when and how. The Right Relations Collaborative flips this power dynamic by putting Indigenous aunties in the driver’s seat.