Fast Forward: Harnessing the Power of Philanthropy to Build a Better Tomorrow

17-19 November 2020

Virtual Gathering Sessions Unveiled 

Join the leaders, movers, and impact makers of the broader philanthropic community for a unique opportunity to exchange ideas, learn from each other,  discuss and plan ahead. Stay tuned for further details on the compelling content, resources, speakers, workshops, and panel discussions.

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Jihane El Atifi is available to answer your questions at (jelatifi@pfc.ca)

PFC is Hiring!

Philanthropic Foundations Canada (PFC) has made a strategic shift to play a larger role in engaging governments, civil society partners, and influencers to support Canadian philanthropy – in all of its diversity -- to contribute to a just and sustainable world. To that end, the Director of Policy and Communications is responsible for aligning and amplifying PFC efforts in advocacy and communications based on insights from our research and programs.

A review of applications will begin on November 2nd, 2020. The position will remain open until filled.

PFC is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its employment policies and practices. It is dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness and welcomes applications from indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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Survey: Building a Philanthropic Sector’s Data Strategy

Philanthropic Foundations Canada (PFC), Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), and Powered by Data have partnered on a project with the goal of co-designing a funders’ data strategy. This survey invites funders to present their needs, related to information and knowledge sharing, that a data strategy could potentially address. The deadline to submit responses is October 16th, 2020, the goal is to develop a shared agenda that foundations will want to pursue together. Access It Here

Racial Justice Giving is Booming: 4 Trends 

This article argues that donors of various income and wealth levels increasingly support racial equity causes and organizations. Specifically, the support for crowdfunding initiatives related to police brutality victims, direct support for grassroots organizations, support for historically Black colleges and universities, and Black philanthropists in leadership. Although much of this funding is available to a diverse amount of initiatives, may this be a reminder that long-term support is key when mobilizing resources that empower BIPOC leaders in the philanthropic community. Read More

Racism in the Medical System Goes Far Beyond a Few Bad Apples: Opinion

“While most incidents of anti-Indigenous racism in hospitals go unreported, at times, evidence and public outrage are sufficient to result in public investigations.” Three University of Toronto academics, along with Joyce Echaquan’s friends, family, and community leaders call for systemic change in Quebec’s public services. They emphasize that coordinated systems-level responses are necessary to hold health-care institutions and workers accountable. Read More

Call for Applications: Digital Rights and Inclusion Learning Lab (DRILL) Fellowship

The Paradigm Initiative is looking for individuals who will help them champion digital rights & inclusion in Africa. Applicants will be working with technology and social innovators along with policy experts and researchers to develop a space for reflection amongst diverse stakeholders. Their applications are open until October 30th, 2020. Read More

Groups Mobilize to Stop Community Spread of COVID-19 in Montreal

“To effectively fight the pandemic that is spreading in our communities, you need community engagement.” Philanthropic Foundations Canada in coordination with a consortium of philanthropic foundations, public health authorities, and community leaders mobilize their resources as part of an awareness campaign for COVID-19. This article argues that by engaging communities with local government restrictions, people become relays of public health. Read More

Research on Gifts in Wills in Canada

With the goal to benchmark the landscape in Canada, the CAGP Foundation commissioned Environics Analytics to gather detailed research on legacy giving aiming to understand Canadians’ behaviour on leaving gifts to a charity in their Will. This report offers key demographics most interested in including a gift in their Will and the number one barrier preventing Canadians from leaving one. Read More

Strengthening the Charitable Sector: The Muttart Foundation

This program is open to social-service charities in Alberta and Saskatchewan as well as sector and subsector umbrella groups that have at least some members in Alberta and Saskatchewan. The Restructuring program will accept applications in three streams – support of discussions around mergers, creation of new alliances (with a special interest in shared-service models), and support for those charities which decide to cease operations on learning how to live with COVID-19. Read More

Repenser la philanthropie culturelle à Montréal : les relations et la communauté (Report in French)

Conseil des arts de Montréal and HEC Montréal published this report in order to better understand the current philanthropic dynamics in various arts organizations in Montreal. This report aims to facilitate the reflection of ideas on learning more about the philanthropic sector within the artistic community and recommends that philanthropy should act as a partner in funding artistic expression. Read More

5 Strategies to Support Your Employees Through a Crisis

This Harvard Business Review article recommends organizations to show appreciation, provide individualized support, involve employees in decision making, entrust employees with new responsibilities, and designate time and space for team bonding when supporting their employees during these unprecedented state of social, economic, and health crises. Read More

Indigenous and Tribal Sovereignty: Policy Stances and Priorities 

The Climate Justice Alliance addresses the urgent need to respect and promote Indigenous and Tribal Sovereignty in climate justice. This publication, as part of the United Frontline Table’s toolkit, recommends policy stances aimed at protecting, repairing, investing, and transforming the preservation “of their traditional lands, waters and air, and the right to practice their spirituality and cultural lifeways.” Read More

The Groundwork for Growing Giving Campaign

Charities Aid Foundation launches this campaign that suggests “as many as 2.4 billion people are set to join the world’s middle classes by 2030.” It highlights the potential for fast-growing and emerging economies to deliver sustainable development. It also addresses governments, international funders, and civil society organizations, with specific calls of actions, to feed efforts into creating an inclusive culture of generosity. Read More