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SPECIAL EDITION: BUDGET 2021
This week's PFC Special Edition Digest focuses on “Budget 2021” and what it means for philanthropy.
- May 5, 2021, 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM (ET) -- #WebinarWednesday: Investing for Recovery and Resilience: The Innovative Model of New Power Labs. Register Here
- May 7, 12:00 to 1:00 PM (ET) -- PFC CEO Peer Gathering: Exclusive to PFC CEOs. PFC is organizing opportunities to exchange with other CEO peers. Space is limited.
- May 28 and June 18, 12:00 to 1:00 PM PM (ET) -- PGSAG Monthly Rendez-vous: Exclusive to PFC Program and Grantmaking Staff. Take a pause on Friday. Brew yourself a nice cup of coffee/tea and relax with PFC’s Program & Grantmaking Staff Affinity Group (PGSAG).
Missed our past webinars? You can find them here.
PFC Blog
“Budget 2021 and Philanthropy: Breakthroughs and the Disbursement Quota Consultation” -- Jean-Marc Mangin, President, and CEO.
PFC Press Release
BUDGET 2021: Foundations Building Stronger Communities, Today and for Tomorrow
Lessons from the Pandemic: Supporting Opportunity Youth During COVID-19 and Beyond
This brief brings together the learning of youth-serving agencies in Alberta as they work to adapt to the new challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Much of what was learned will continue to be applicable in a post-pandemic environment, including that related to outreach, supporting mental wellness, identifying new employment opportunities, and preparing young people to work in an employment environment that is becoming increasingly technology-based. Read More
Engaging Indigenous People: Lessons for Funding and Program Design
This is a case study of the CFT experience working with Indigenous Elders, youth, and agencies to engage in a social innovation lab and design programming initiatives that include Indigenous and Western approaches to social change. This case study will be interesting for community and private foundations, government, non-profit agencies, and anyone interested in funding, program design, and implementation. Read More
"Ottawa eyes change that may unlock billions for charities."
@The Globe and Mail
"We need to look at the rate that serves the needs of Canada now but also the needs of Canada in the future." -- Jean-Marc Mangin, President and CEO
Calgary Youth Employment Initiative - Burns Memorial Fund
This initiative aims to improve employment outcomes among Opportunity Youth in Calgary and contribute to the broader field of knowledge related to effective youth employment strategies and programs in Calgary and beyond. Read More
Counter the Effects of Inequalities, Not Just Those of the Pandemic (In French)
The Lucie and André Chagnon Foundation submitted a brief on the educational and psychosocial effects caused by the pandemic. Its brief presents three recommendations for the government and our society to pay as much attention to inequalities as to address the immediate effects of the pandemic. Read More
MakeWay's spring webinar series continues: Indigenous Conservation Agreements
Entering into conservation agreements provides enriched opportunities for Indigenous communities to support their stewardship priorities. Register here
Trust-based Philanthropy: A Conversation with Inspirit Foundation, Laidlaw Foundation, and MLSE Foundation.
Max Bell Foundation is Hiring a Program Officer
