(June 29, 2020) The Charity Report came into existence because we believe: Knowledgeable, well-balanced and well-researched information is necessary for the sector to see an accurate reflection of itself The charity sector is, at its root, inequitableOur reporting is most relevant when we analyze the sector through an equity lens It is a fundamental truth that a … [Read more...] about Editorial Announcement—Reporting on sector leadership demographics
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Encampments shine spotlight on homelessness, advocate says ‘offers of temporary housing and hotels can be wildly damaging’
(June 21, 2020) There are an estimated 1,500 to 2,500 people sleeping in encampments across the city, right now, Diana McNally, the training and engagement coordinator at Toronto Drop-In Network, a coalition of 58 drop-in centres across Toronto told BlogTO. These are people who have moved out of the shelter system she said because of the 600 of the 6,000 people in the … [Read more...] about Encampments shine spotlight on homelessness, advocate says ‘offers of temporary housing and hotels can be wildly damaging’
Right wing extremist groups growing in Canada: Muslims and the prime minister key objects of their scorn
(June 21, 2020) The number of right wing extremist hate groups operating in Canada has tripled in recent years, according to an Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) report released on June 19, 2020. The Environmental Scan of Right-wing Extremism in Canada interim report represents one of the most comprehensive efforts to date to assess the scale of … [Read more...] about Right wing extremist groups growing in Canada: Muslims and the prime minister key objects of their scorn
Community Foundations of Canada gives the first glimpse of Emergency Community Support Fund grant recipients
(June 19, 2020) On April 21, 2020, the federal government announced a $350 million investment, the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) to “improve the ability of community organizations to serve vulnerable Canadians during the COVID-19 crisis.” It said the funding would flow through three intermediary organizations—United Way Centraide, the Canadian Red Cross and … [Read more...] about Community Foundations of Canada gives the first glimpse of Emergency Community Support Fund grant recipients
Canadian charity trends in direct mail
(June 19, 2020) From the days when charities began using direct mail to sell child sponsorship, the fundraising channel has had a solid place in the charity fundraiser’s toolbox. In the past decade, many charities faced challenges to their direct mail programs from changing demographics, the increased focus on major gifts, and a crowded market. It became more expensive … [Read more...] about Canadian charity trends in direct mail