Webinar: Nuance of Words: Re-Framing Language to Increase Advocacy 

Nicole Baran, Executive Director at The Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation, challenges the common terminology in the mainstream media and invites participants to practice reframing language as a step forward in advocacy. Find It Here

Webinar: The Pathy Family Foundation on Marginalized Youth and the impact of COVID-19

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Episode 10: Funding Indigenous Resistance – Philanthropy and Social Movements – Students from Harvard Kennedy School

In this podcast episode, Indigenous organizer and tribal attorney, Tara Houska along with two social justice funders, Edgar Villanueva and Jason Franklin explore tensions that arise when Indigenous activists seek grants to support their work. Find It Here

Webinar: Data and COVID-19

IMAGINE Canada and the Ontario NonProfit Network discuss how data-sharing can help rebuild more equitable systems through transition and recovery. Find It Here

Generations Together: Engaging Youth

Engaging Youth Peer Network curated this list of resources as it is never too early to teach children values of philanthropy. Find it Here

DAFs Are a Monument of Wealth and Power That Must Come Down
Edgar Villanueva in Inside Philanthropy calls for consensus within the sector to create high standards of transparency about the distributions of funding and payout requirements for donor-advised funds (DAFs). It is philanthropy’s mandate to challenge systemic structures that uphold white supremacy. Read More

Social Justice Philanthropy Toolkit

The goal of this toolkit is to inspire and cultivate the next generation of social justice philanthropy leaders. By completing modules that cover topics such as racial equity, oppressive systems, and philanthropic traditions, AFPP is providing young people with the tools they need to create a more just future. Read More

A Commitment to Contributing to Racial Justice in Canada

McConnell Foundation publishes five concrete actions to advance in a road to an inclusive, sustainable, and resilient society. This article emphasizes its resources and privileged position to help build racial justice in Canada. Read More

Canada’s Leading Public Relations Firms Commit to Strategic Actions Against Racism 

The Canadian Council of Public Relations Firms (CCPRF), a national organization of leading public relations consulting agencies operating in Canada, shared their commitment to six actions that Canadian agencies can take to challenge racism, discrimination, and inequity within the public relations industry. Read More

Funding to Improve Black-led Organizations’ Workplaces & Community Spaces

The Government of Canada opens its application between June 26, 2020, and July 27, 2020, at 3 PM ET for a fund up to $100,000 that provides capital assistance to Black organizations in Canada to build capacity in better fulfilling their missions and to better serve Black communities in Canada. Read More

Australia Commits $650M to Indigenous Rangers Programs. How About Canada?

There is “a long-overdue recognition of the skills that Indigenous Peoples can bring to the table, rather than assuming they need new skills instead”. This article looks at funds and policies between Australia and Canada to challenge and promote Canadian practices in Indigenous language and culture. Read More

Official Submission Letter – Impact Response

Impact Response partners and Action One and Two Participants submitted this letter to the federal government representatives for enterprising solutions for an inclusive economic recovery. Read More

Lisa Cirillo New CEO of The Law Foundation of Ontario 

Ms. Cirillo, with experience in public legal education and information with Downtown Legal Services, ARCH Disability Law Centre, and the Ontario Human Rights Commission is “excited to be joining The Law Foundation of Ontario at such a critical time in Ontario’s history.” Read More

We’re All Dealing With Anxiety and Uncertainty. Let’s Not Let That Affect How We Make Grants (Dispatches)

This opinion piece, published by the Chronicle of Philanthropy, challenges funding practices in Canada. “How we should respond in times of disaster holds true for how we should fund all the time.” Read More
 

Public Inquiry: Statement From Minister Savage 

Minister of Energy Sonya Savage issued a statement on the public inquiry into foreign funding of campaigns targeting Canada’s oil and gas sector in the means to support one of Canada’s most important industries as a step forward in “economic recovery and renewed prosperity.” Read More

The TD Community Resilience Initiative Allocates $25 Million to Organizations Engaged In COVID-19 Response and Community Recovery

An opportunity that includes funding, employee engagement, and on-going collaboration with organizations and community groups across TD's operations is launched to help strengthen community resilience. Read More 
 

How Companies Can Meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals Before It’s Too Late

The Telegraph published an article that shares that the pressure for businesses to deliver on the SDGs is increasing. It highlights Givewith, an organization that helps companies reach sustainability goals by combining B2B transactions with social impact funding opportunities. Read More

Poverty is a Political Choice 

The UN Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights, Philip Alston released his final report critiquing international efforts to eliminate poverty. He calls for the SDGs to be “recalibrated and revitalized, with more stringent mechanisms.” Read More

Wipro Q1 Results: Profit Rises Despite Disruption From COVID-19 Pandemic 

Bloomberg’s article highlights Wipro Ltd’s profit that rose despite the pandemic that disrupted economic activity after India imposed “the world’s biggest lockdown.” Read More