Charities Now Welcome in The Political Arena: What This Means for the Charitable Sector of Today and Tomorrow
Tuesday, October 29th, 2019
… education is very important, as is stepping into the political space that has opened for charities. In other words, this reform, rather than ending the debate, has merely turned the page on a new chapter. In it, we are collectively called upon to rethink and redefine the role of “political charities” in our society. Further legislation on the subject is likely to come.
Tags: ideology, philanthropy, rights, standard of living
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Beyond Shelters – Solutions to Homelessness in Canada from the Front Lines
Tuesday, October 29th, 2019
The essays introduce the reader to a diverse ecosystem of Canadian shelters and describe some of the significant changes in ideology and approach that many shelters have undergone over the last quarter of a century… shelters are not enough to solve homelessness in Canada and the shelter of the future must move beyond basic accommodation in its efforts to address this complex issue.
Tags: homelessness, housing, ideology, philanthropy
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Next Steps for Non-Profits in Canada’s Evidence Ecosystem
Tuesday, March 5th, 2019
If a non-profit is interested in improving its use of evidence-based practices, one of the easiest and most cost-effective approaches is to dedicate staff resources (or hire an external researcher or partner with an academic institution) to consolidate existing evidence… lack of evidence capacity among frontline practitioners and policymakers remains a significant barrier for the adoption of evidence… service users have an important role in guiding evidence-based program design and policymaking.
Tags: ideology, participation, philanthropy, standard of living
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