(May 6, 2021) Imagine Canada responded to calls for increasing the disbursement quota (DQ) in a quiet statement issued on March 16 that almost went without notice. “Our current position on this file is that there is a lack of sufficient evidence to inform a particular legislative adjustment to the disbursement quota,” the statement noted. “Some advocates of a targeted … [Read more...] about Imagine Canada’s opposition to raising disbursement quota casts doubt on its representation of the sector
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Canada’s first Indigenous hospice gets glimmer of hope at Six Nations of the Grand River
(May 4, 2021) “An anonymous donor is willing to cover the cost to build on Six Nations of the Grand River what would be the first Indigenous hospice in Canada,” The Brantford Expositor reported on April 27. Canada’s largest Indigenous nation, Six Nations of the Grand River, is located just outside Brantford Ontario, has roughly 27 thousand members, about … [Read more...] about Canada’s first Indigenous hospice gets glimmer of hope at Six Nations of the Grand River
Talking UP: The Charity Report launches podcast
(April 30, 2021) The Charity Report launched its podcast offering today, Talking UP. It's an interview show dedicated to writers, journalists and authors working on issues of social justice, equity and the nonprofit sector. Guests talk about their reporting and research, what drives their work, and what’s important to them. Listeners will have the opportunity to widen … [Read more...] about Talking UP: The Charity Report launches podcast
Rubin Kataki: ‘Collecting Courage is an open, urgent call-to-action to end racism in the charitable sector
(April 15, 2021) The illustration on the cover of the book Collecting Courage: Joy, Pain, Freedom, Love -- an open, urgent call-to-action to end racism in the charitable sector -- depicts a pair of hands that are stretched out, palms facing up and open. These hands represent 15 successful Black fundraisers who, with compelling courage, share their experience of surviving … [Read more...] about Rubin Kataki: ‘Collecting Courage is an open, urgent call-to-action to end racism in the charitable sector
Oxfam GB: After more claims of sexual misconduct, UK government halts funding and questions of trust arise
(April 9, 2021) The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) halted funding to Oxfam GB after reports surfaced of a sexual misconduct investigation, just a month after the UK government re-stated its funding to Oxfam GB because of prior sexual misconduct charges during its operations in Haiti. In 2019, the UK Charity Commission reviewed thousands of pieces of evidence … [Read more...] about Oxfam GB: After more claims of sexual misconduct, UK government halts funding and questions of trust arise