Righting philanthropy’s power imbalances: Right Relations Collaborative releases inaugural Reciprocity Report
The Right Relations Collaborative is one of the most inspiring examples of what philanthropy can look like when it leans wholeheartedly and unreservedly into the transformative work of learning, unlearning, and finding respectful ways to support systematically oppressed groups—MakeWay is honoured to be a part of this work. The Collaborative invites funders to apply to an […]
Federal budget reflections: increased reporting requirements
By Todd Jaques, Director of Policy and Research For this third installment of federal budget reflections, we’re looking at increased reporting requirements. Of the three changes for charities included in the budget, this one offers the least detail, mentioned only in the section about the disbursement quota. Here’s what the budget has to say: The […]
Federal budget reflections: non-qualified donees
By Todd Jaques, Director of Policy and Research Last week, we looked at the federal budget’s proposed changes to the disbursement quota. Today, we’ll have a look at another change for the charitable sector that would allow charities to provide funding to non-charities, a diverse group generally referred to as non-qualified donees. It’s a bit […]
Federal budget reflections: the disbursement quota
By Todd Jaques, Director of Policy and Research Last week’s federal budget included a few hot topics for the philanthropic sector, if not the charitable sector more broadly, including an increase to the disbursement quota, changes to how charities can work with non-qualified donees, and some new reporting and transparency requirements. Over the next few blog […]
A Council of Indigenous Aunties is shifting the power of conventional philanthropy. Here’s how.
How can we centre Indigenous community voices and help set a table for just and equitable relationships in philanthropy? How can the philanthropic community work together to address institutional barriers to funding restorative and regenerative work of Indigenous community-based organizations? These are some of the central questions the Right Relations Collaborative is seeking to answer. […]
Moving toward a regenerative economy: MakeWay team member Kim Hardy joins Integrated Capital Institute as a Fellow
Kim Hardy is Pacific Program Lead at MakeWay – she works with funders, changemakers, and innovators to amplify community driven solutions across British Columbia. Currently, Kim is a Fellow at Integrated Capital Institute, hosted by RSF Social Finance, where financial activists are leveraging capital as a tool for positive change. The curriculum is grounded in […]
MakeWay shared platform projects are building a Just Recovery for all
When the onset of the global pandemic forced us to pause, deep inequalities in Canada and around the world were exposed. In the face of Covid-19, it is impossible to ignore longstanding systemic injustices. 73% of Canadians expect a “broad transformation” of society as we emerge from the pandemic.
Emotional health and well-being grant shows potential for sector transformation
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text text_larger=”no”]Over the past few years, mental and emotional health and well-being discussions have greatly increased in Canada. Additional support and resources have also been made more readily available. Still, one necessary part of daily life for many Canadians remains a significant mental health factor —work. The Mental Health Commission of Canada states that psychological […]
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: Tides Canada aligns impact with the UN’s global campaign for a better future
The United Nations and its state members have long been coming together to create plans for a better future. Since Agenda 21 in 1992, these plans have adapted to meet the ongoing changes to our world. Likewise, in 2015, building off the Millennium Development Goals (which had striven to reduce extreme poverty by 2015), the […]
Frogs, Feminism and Factories: Can we build a just conservation economy?
Last month, Tides Canada’s CEO, Joanna Kerr gave a speech to a group of environmental funders asking this provocative question. Read on to understand her take on how we best achieve environmental, economic and social goals simultaneously.
