(January 15, 2021) In December 2020, Statistics Canada launched its first diversity survey, a targeted attempt to measure diversity on governing boards in the charitable and non-profit sector. It is a crowdsourced survey designed with sector representatives, academics, and will be available online until January 18, 2021. “Crowdsourced surveys are a … [Read more...] about StatsCan diversity survey: Three days left to be counted
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Top Charity Report Stories in 2020
In an unprecedented year, inequity, the COVID-19 pandemic, a pivotal US election, as well as the WE charity controversy captured headlines in Canada. Here are ten stories covered by The Charity Report that garnered the most attention: One. The biggest charity scandal in Canada’s history? August 14, 2020 Two. Poll reveals vast majority of Canadians find foundation … [Read more...] about Top Charity Report Stories in 2020
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays
(December 24, 2020) All of us at The Charity Report are thrilled to be (w)ringing out the new year with our readers and subscribers. We’ll be slowing down our story production until the new year to give the team a break, but please check in from time to time because we will be posting some new content and, of course, book reviews. Wishing you the happiest and safely distanced … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays
Black Professionals Set Their Sights on $1.5 Billion Black Opportunity Fund
(December 18, 2020) In the face of multiple reports on the tiny percentage of philanthropic funding that is directed towards racialized communities, a group of Black professionals from multiple sectors including business, health and education are vowing to change that by creating the Black Opportunity Fund (BOF). “Discussions started in November 2019 with … [Read more...] about Black Professionals Set Their Sights on $1.5 Billion Black Opportunity Fund
New research by The Charity Report reveals where private foundations spend their money
(December 14, 2020) Since the July 2020 Intelligence Report, Where Wealth Resides, subscribers and readers have said they would like to see a deeper dive into where private foundations spend their money. Who exactly benefits from their largesse? By how much? Today, The Charity Report has released a follow-up report called Who Gives and … [Read more...] about New research by The Charity Report reveals where private foundations spend their money