The Houssian Foundation announced an open call for grants for The Daylight Fund, which addresses the safety needs of women, 2SLGBTQ+, and non-binary individuals across Canada. The pilot fund aims to support organizations directly working on gender-based safety issues. The Houssian Foundation works exclusively with CRA-registered charities or qualified donees. The Foundation does not provide […]
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If you need help raising money for your new nonprofit, watch this video as I share my simple strategy for fundraising. If you have recently started a nonprofit but you’re not sure where to find funding, use my GIF strategy to learn more about where to find income sources for your nonprofit. If you’re looking […]
The AFP Greater Vancouver Chapter announced that nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 Giving Hearts Awards. Nominate an incredible changemaker, family, or organization that generously devotes their time, leadership, or financial support to benefit communities. The Giving Hearts Awards Ceremony and National Philanthropy Day, generously presented by RBC, will be held on Friday, November 14th, 2025, from […]
View a version with extended audio description here: https://youtu.be/_ihhliKjbR8 View a version with on-screen ASL interpretation here: https://youtu.be/qpeGSBa74ss By the 1970s, one in four Americans lived with a disability. Yet, facing discrimination and arcane laws, only a fraction held jobs and many were institutionalized or lived in poverty. In 1972, a shocking exposé of the […]
The University of Windsor, in collaboration with the University of Waterloo and Conestoga College, published a new toolkit, Building Trust with Indigenous Employees: the Indigenous Workways Toolkit, which supports inclusive workplaces for Indigenous employees. The online resource will help organizations across Canada build stronger connections with Indigenous employees by offering insights into their worldviews and […]
Maytree and the Caledon Institute of Social Policy published the Social Assistance Summaries, 2024, an annual report that compiles data provided by provincial and territorial government officials to track the number of social assistance recipients across Canada. For each province and territory, it includes: A brief description of the social assistance program(s); Analysis of the […]
What do I need to know before donating plasma? When preparing for your plasma donation appointment, make sure to eat a wholesome meal, drink water, and get a good night’s sleep beforehand. Plasma donation is a life-saving act that helps provide plasma-derived therapies to individuals in need. By taking preparatory steps, you can help make […]
The latest publication from the Charity Insights Canada Project (CICP), At a Tipping Point: The Trilemma Facing Canada’s Charitable Sector, showcases data and insights that amplify the urgent cry of Canadian charities for support amid growing financial and economic uncertainty. The CICP remarks that rising demand, shrinking financial resources, and an overburdened workforce are compounding […]
‘work experience for all’ is UK non-profit organisation Speakers for Schools latest campaign to level education inequality in the UK. Watch big-name celebrities reveal memories of their work experience and find out why we believe that every young person should have a work experience story to tell. Drive change at https://www.speakersforschools.org/ #workexperienceforall work experience for […]