(September 17, 2020) In an attempt to narrow the information gap about comparative compensation in the charity sector, the Charity Report announced today the release of its latest intelligence report Charity Sector Employees: Employee Stats, Industry Compensation and Salary Averages for 2018. For those working in the charity sector, the questions come fast and … [Read more...] about Charity Sector Employees: Employee Stats and Industry Compensation included in new study released by The Charity Report
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WE operations will close down in Canada. Now what?
(September 10, 2010) After months of controversy, yesterday’s news of the Kielburger’s decision that WE operations will close down in Canada came as a surprise; not surprise. CTV reported that “due to financial pressure and loss of sponsors, it plans to sell off tens of millions of dollars’ worth of assets, including real estate in Toronto, in … [Read more...] about WE operations will close down in Canada. Now what?
Canadian’s trust in charities has dropped 6% since May
(September 9, 2020) Canadians' trust in charities and the not-for-profit sector has fallen 6% to 50% overall, after climbing by 7% in May, according to the latest CanTrust Index released on September 8 by Proof Strategies. Proof Strategies surveyed 1,000 Canadians between September 3 and 5 for the CanTrust Index COVID-19 Impact Update. This sector decline is likely … [Read more...] about Canadian’s trust in charities has dropped 6% since May
Growth of Donor Advised Funds: Charitable Boon or Parking Lot?
(August 18. 2020) As the COVID 19 pandemic brought the charitable sector to its knees, the debate about the growth of donor advised funds -- the fastest growing philanthropic vehicle in Canada -- has intensified. In its letter to the Federal government urging a $10B stabilization package, the Emergency Coalition of Canadian Charities put it bluntly, “The COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Growth of Donor Advised Funds: Charitable Boon or Parking Lot?
The biggest charity scandal in Canada’s history?
(August 14, 2020) On June 25th, the news broke about $900 million in federal COVID relief for students being funnelled through the WE Charity. In the intervening eight weeks, the ill-fated partnership has possibly become the biggest charity news story in Canadian history. “The WE Charity is the biggest and the most complex controversy I can recall in the … [Read more...] about The biggest charity scandal in Canada’s history?