McConnell Foundation is creating $2 million in funds for a post-pandemic world
Why It Matters
Access to emergency funding has been a top priority for many in the social impact sector over the past two weeks. But the sector will feel the impacts of COVID-19 long after social distancing ends. Here’s how the McConnell Foundation is already working on funding for a post-pandemic world.
How crowdfunding is transforming COVID-19 community response
Why It Matters
Crowdfunding is the fastest-growing trend in fundraising — and it’s a particularly useful tool in times of crisis. As communities navigate COVID-19, crowdfunding campaigns are popping up to move money and supplies to those who need them, demonstrating crowdfunding’s potential as a rapid-response, grassroots fundraising tool.
How a universal basic income could jump-start Canadian entrepreneurship after COVID-19
Why It Matters
Canadians are facing massive economic setbacks in the wake of COVID-19. For a country that was already seeing declining rates of entrepreneurship, our entrepreneurial ecosystem is threatened. Venture for Canada’s CEO argues that introducing a universal basic income could solve the problem.
Future of Good Webinar March 27, 2020: What's missing in the Canadian Government's aid package?
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What Canada can learn from global tech non-profits pivoting to address COVID-19 needs
Why It Matters
As the social impact world tries to adapt to the impacts of COVID-19, organizations are pivoting and re-tooling to help with relief efforts. Here’s what Canadian non-profits can learn from these eight organizations about pivoting, and zeroing in on where they can make the most impact right now.