(February 2, 2021) For the past ten months, the debate about fundraising during a pandemic has focused on duelling ideas that fundraising would become so difficult some charities would perish versus the notion that the pandemic would unleash an outpouring of unparalleled generosity. The discussion has played out in the mainstream media, on Twitter and in Zoom … [Read more...] about Fundraising during a pandemic: Boom or bust?
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Lack of trust in institutions creating information bankruptcy: Edelman PR
(January 29, 2021) Unprecedented disaster and turbulence, the global pandemic, economic crisis and the global outcry over racism has contributed to an environment of information bankruptcy where trust in the institutions of society—business, NGOs, media and government—has decreased throughout the world, according to Edelman PR’s 21st Trust Barometer Report, a study … [Read more...] about Lack of trust in institutions creating information bankruptcy: Edelman PR
Rising big dollar donations for universities mean little to average students
(January 25, 2021) While big dollar donations to universities are ‘on the rise,’ as the University of Toronto’s vice president of advancement David Palmer told the Globe and Mail’s Joe Friesen, very little of the big dollar donations will ever impact the life of the average student. The story referred to the September 2020 announcement of a record-breaking $250 … [Read more...] about Rising big dollar donations for universities mean little to average students
StatsCan diversity survey: Three days left to be counted
(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
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