Charities send 3,600 letters to feds asking for tax deadline extension in wake of Canada Post strike effects
Why It Matters
The December holiday season is one of the main fundraising times for non-profits and charities. While the Canada Post strike is over, direct mail to current and former charitable donors is being delivered late, impacting non-profitsโ bottom lines.
Charitable giving drops to 20-year-low; Manitobans still give most
Why It Matters
Whoโs afraid of trust-based philanthropy?ย
Why It Matters
Trust-based philanthropy allows grantees to decide how money can best be used for issues that impact them firsthand. However, some funding organizations are wary of the approach, despite the equalization in power dynamics that it represents.
14 impactful books to cozy up with this winter break
Why It Matters
It's in a book; take a look; it's the winter reading listโa vital way for those in the social purpose world to continue to learn, grow and implement new ideas.