Find out how social franchising enables organisations to create decent, inclusive jobs across the country. The article also shows how an established player is leveraging this innovative model to grow a community-led social entrepreneurship movement.

The Montrealer – An article by Sam Watts, CEO of Welcome Hall Mission. A perspective on the role of young people regarding Philanthropy: “Teaching young people to care about others is one of the most enduring investments a society can make”.

Canadian Family Offices – In an uncertain world, family foundations, advisors and charities need to reassess how they function to maximize effective giving.

The Philanthropist Journal – How to navigate an unstable world without abandoning the core values that underpin philanthropy.
PFC CEO calls for concerted action and new approaches to social capital.

Alliance Magazine – The Gates Foundation announces a record budget of $9 billion, marking an unprecedented acceleration ahead of its planned closure in 2045. 
A historic shift that redefines global philanthropy.

Faced with growing demand and underfunding, new community investment strategies supported by Centraide United Way are bearing fruit. Three initiatives illustrate this shift: one in British Columbia, another in Alberta and a third in Toronto.

The article recalls the importance of multi-year flexible funding that “allows organizations to plan and spend the money on necessities that keep their organizations afloat, such as updating outdated technology or paying staff a living wage.

Article published in The Philanthropist Journal. It describes the essential role of philanthropy in combating the current housing crisis in Canada. In particular, it highlights how foundations can intervene by funding direct services, supporting social and affordable housing projects, and advocating for public policy reforms.