The Virtual Gathering is right around the corner! The full schedule, speakers, and programming are now available. We look forward to brokering this virtual space to network and explore thought-provoking discussions about philanthropy as it relates to anti-racism, climate justice, sustainable finance, as well as trust-based philanthropy. Register fast, space is limited.

Inès Chaâlala, PFC's Director of Learning and Partnerships, shares her thoughts, on the themes that will be addressed at the Virtual Gathering, and their interconnectedness. Read Inès' blog here.

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.

Job Description  & Application Form

The Startling Impact of COVID-19 on Immigrant Women in the Workforce 

This article focuses on the impact of the pandemic on women in the labour market. It argues that the closure of economic activity directly impacts the employment of immigrant women. “Employment rates for immigrant women dropped by 12.2 percent between May 2019 and May 2020. Read More

Black History Month Feature in the UK: Coding Camp for Black Women 

This Black CodHer course on coding creates space for Black women with skills that will help empower them to secure jobs in the technology industry. It’s a free coding boot camp specifically for Black women in the West Midlands who are unemployed or earning less than £21,000 per year. Would there be space within the Canadian philanthropic sector to support such an initiative in February for Black History Month? Read More

Survey (in French): COVID-19, Climate, Recovery and Philanthropy in Quebec 

Philanthropic Foundations Canada would like to know about your priorities and interests in fighting against the climate crisis. We've put together a short survey that will allow us to better understand the philanthropic scene with regard to climate issues and to support you through an approach adapted to your needs. Read More

Call for Law Commission of Ontario Board of Governors Applications

The Law Foundation of Ontario is entitled to appoint a representative to serve on the LCO’s Board of Governors. The LCO is Ontario’s leading law reform agency, working to promote access to justice, evidence-based legislation and legal policies, and public debate on important and topical law reform issues. The Foundation encourages applications from members of equality-seeking groups, including those based on race, ancestry, ethnic origin, place of origin, citizenship, language, disability, age, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation. Read More

Boards Play a Critical Role in Creating an Organization that Prioritizes, Supports, and Invests in Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity. 

Organizations are accountable to the communities they seek to serve. Boards, as decision-making bodies at the highest level of organizational leadership, are stewards of the public good. This piece gives simple definitions and specific examples of how social sector boards can commit to advancing a sustainable and just future. Read More

Report: New Attitudes, Old Practices: The Provision of Multiyear General Operating Support

This report questions why so few foundations provide multiyear general operating support (GOS). As they are known to be good grantmaking practice and provide nonprofits with flexibility with funds, this piece argues that there is a disconnect between attitudes of foundation leaders and foundations’ practices. This study’s responses were collected prior to the onset of COVID-19 from 168 foundation CEOs and 105 program officers of private and community foundations. Read More

Report: Building Canada’s Low Carbon Future – Opportunities for the Philanthropic Sector

Environment Funders Canada’s latest report, Building Canada’s Low Carbon Future – Opportunities for the Philanthropic Sector, is intended to update and extend our knowledge, spark dialogue, and action around the critical role of philanthropy in accelerating climate action in Canada. This report seeks to fill in key gaps in climate action by reviewing internal decision-making criteria, bringing co-benefits to the forefront, convening to build strength in numbers and diversity, and investing strategically and deliberately. Read More

SDG Partnerships Agenda 2030: Accelerating Progress

Council on Foundations’ resource argues that “without a dramatic shift, we will not reach the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) until 2073.” To accelerate progress, it seeks to increase emphasis on multi-stakeholder partnerships (MSPs). It also proposes four calls to action agendas for partnerships: recognize the power, radically expand networks, make every dollar count, and move to accountability. Read More

COVID-19: Human Development on Course to Decline This Year for the First Time Since 1990

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) argues that closing the digital divide would reduce by more than “two-thirds the number of children currently not learning because of school closures.” As COVID-19 is a magnifying glass for global inequalities, this piece recommends five priority steps to tackle the complexity of this crisis: protect health systems, ramp up job protection, make macroeconomic policies work for everyone, and promote peace, good governance, and trust to build social cohesion. Read More