(June 9, 2020) The latest research from The Charity Report shows an increase in disbursement quota* of 10% over five years would generate billions of new money for the charity economy. The past two decades have borne witness to a growing gap between the rich and poor, between the wealthy and the needs of civil society. As the wealth of private foundations grows, our … [Read more...] about “A 10%, 5-year DQ adds billions to the charity economy”
Features
‘Is philanthropy adequately serving the public good?’ Boston College Law Professor, Ray Madoff
(May 19, 2020) Boston College Law School professor, Ray Madoff, testified at the Special Senate Committee on the Charitable Sector in September 2018. At BC, Madoff teaches and writes on philanthropy policy, taxes, property and estate planning. She is the co-founder and director of Boston College Law School Forum on Philanthropy and the Public Good, a think tank devoted to … [Read more...] about ‘Is philanthropy adequately serving the public good?’ Boston College Law Professor, Ray Madoff
Shelter Director, Carol Latchford: ‘For us, it’s about the pivot’
(May 7, 2020) We hear a lot these days about the needs of front line charities, the crisis they’re facing and their precarious future. Today we hear directly from a leader on those front lines in this feature interview with Carol Latchford, the executive director of Red Door Shelter. You’ll get an insider look as she deftly pivots her organization to meet the needs of her staff … [Read more...] about Shelter Director, Carol Latchford: ‘For us, it’s about the pivot’
Poll reveals vast majority of Canadians find foundation giving practices unacceptable
(May 7, 2020) It is unacceptable for charitable foundations to hold tens of billions of dollars in assets, and give only a tiny percentage away each year, according to the 87% of Canadians. This data comes from to a recent poll conducted by Ipsos and Giv3, the organization behind Giving Tuesday in Canada. (The survey has a margin of error of +/-3.5%.) “Canadian taxpayers do … [Read more...] about Poll reveals vast majority of Canadians find foundation giving practices unacceptable
Profile of a street canvasser: ‘This is my calling now’
(April 29, 2020) Introduction: Four years ago, when editor in chief Gail Picco was working on a book, she wrote a chapter featuring Chantelle Uribe, a young woman who spent three years as a street canvasser, or chugger as they are sometimes called. The profile never made it into the book, but we’ve updated it to give you a look into the lives of the people behind the … [Read more...] about Profile of a street canvasser: ‘This is my calling now’