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Foundations across Canada grant millions of dollars to organizations addressing social issues such as poverty, education, the environment, health and more every year. These pressing issues intersect with many identities such as race, gender, sexual orientation, class, immigration or Indigenous status. Good practice in grantmaking is a means to become more effective, and to have greater positive impact in Canadian communities and around the world.
COVID-19 has exacerbated gender equality in Canada. Women are facing more job losses, doing more essential work and doing more work at home. Community Foundations can play a role, now more than ever, in closing the gender gap. Come engage with experts to learn about feminist grantmaking and the power of its impacts.
Financial help is certainly critical to a nonprofit’s success. However, when a foundation opts to give more than money, both the foundation and grantee benefit. Grantees can gain immeasurable assistance from a foundation’s local knowledge, governance best practices, and funding network.
Community foundations’ core business centres around providing grants, building funds and demonstrating community leadership, all in support of building strong, healthy and vibrant communities. In this factsheet, we’ll explore how these roles can be utilized in welcoming Ukrainian newcomers into our community.
Foundations across Canada grant millions of dollars to organizations addressing social issues such as poverty, education, the environment, health and more every year. These pressing issues intersect with many identities such as race, gender, sexual orientation, class, immigration or Indigenous status.
What is Trust-Based Philanthropy? An approach to giving that addresses the inherent power imbalances between funders, nonprofits and the communities they serve.