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Non-profit housing providers in British Columbia are reporting six- and seven-figure losses after the province decided that no projects would be funded under the latest round of applications for the Community Housing Fund.

In order to meet the province’s requirements for shovel-ready projects, non-profit housing providers had to spend money on land leases, architectural plans, environmental assessments and legal fees. That is money that cannot be recouped, they say.

With several affordable housing projects now stalled, non-profits are turning to the new, federal Build Canada Homes fund – but there, they will also be competing with private, market-based housing developers.

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Menopause-inclusive workplaces help retain highly skilled women, so why are there so few of them?

Menopause-inclusive workplaces help retain highly skilled women, so why are there so few of them? | Future of Good Women between the ages of 45 and 55 are Canada’s fastest-growing working demographicdvocates say menopause is still swept under the rug in most workplaces.

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This year the forum will be doing a deep dive on systems and change and invites value-aligned organizations to explore trends, tensions, tools and transformations with us. Future of Good still has a few spaces for sponsorship.

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The Connections Conference brings together movers and shakers from Alberta’s non-profit, business, and government circles. It's an opportunity to exchange game-changing ideas and forward-thinking insights that spur action to tackle Canada's toughest challenges.

In partnership with The Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations (CCVO), Future of Good has cooked up a collection of stories that dig into these crucial concepts, essential for driving real change.

Check out the collection here: https://futureofgood.co/article-collection/connections-conference-2024/

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The Moose Hide Campaign, founded by Raven Lacerte and her father, addresses the pressing issue of violence against women and children in Canada.

Raven's journey, from co-founding the campaign as a teenager to being recognized with the Public Policy Forum’s Emerging Leader Award, highlights the campaign's profound impact and growing significance.

In a recent interview, Raven shared insights into the campaign's origins, its exponential growth, and the challenges of advocating for change in this sensitive area.

Her commitment to self-care amidst the emotional toll of the work underscores the importance of sustaining efforts to combat violence in communities nationwide.

Discover Raven's inspiring story and learn more about the Moose Hide Campaign's mission by reading the full article: https://futureofgood.co/qa-young-co-founder-of-moose-hide-campaign-this-years-winner-of-public-policy-forums-emerging-leader-award/

This story was written in partnership with Public Policy Forum.

Q&A: Young co-founder of Moose Hide Campaign, this year’s winner of Public Policy Forum’s Emerging Leader Award Half of all women in Canada will experience violence or assault by the time they are 16. Moose Hide Campaign aims to bring awareness to the issue and invites others to stand with them.

Our CEO is the featured keynote at CCVO's Connections Conference!

Join Vinod Rajasekaran, CEO & Editor-in-Chief of Future of Good, for an illuminating keynote presentation as we delve into the multi-dimensional layers of difficult problems and how understanding their various dimensions can uncover profound insights that can fuel your work and mission.

More about the Connections Conference here: https://www.calgarycvo.org/connections2024

Engaging youth volunteers could be the key to solving volunteer shortages in Canada's charitable sector. But how best to recruit and keep Gen Z volunteers is up for debate.

Join us for this Future of Good member-exclusive webinar on April 25, 2024 at 12:00 pm ET where we will explore what drives Gen Z volunteers and how non-profits can attract and retain youth volunteers for the long haul, as well as dispel common misconceptions about what drives this up-and-coming generation.

Some key questions to be addressed in this webinar include:

🔍 What is Gen Z looking for in a volunteer opportunity?
🔍 What incentives resonate with Gen Z? (Mentoring, rewards/recognition)
🔍 What can Gen Z volunteers teach and guide older generation volunteers?
🔍 What barriers do Gen Z volunteers face, and how can they be eliminated?
🔍 What do non-profits get wrong (and right) when it comes to recruiting youth volunteers?
🔍 What are the long-term benefits of bringing in Gen Z? Can they bring volunteer numbers up to pre-pandemic levels?
🔍 What misconceptions hinder non-profits looking for Gen Z volunteers? Or turn off youth who might otherwise donate their time?

RSVP now for this Future of Good member exclusive webinar: https://futureofgood.swoogo.com/gen_z_volunteerism

Imagine Canada has taken the reins of the Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience (CCNDR), signaling a major step forward in the sector's digital journey.

This move promises to supercharge CCNDR's impact, reaching more non-profits and expanding vital projects. Led by five North American organizations, CCNDR has already made significant strides in cybersecurity research and boosting digital skills across Canada's non-profit scene.

Since its launch in 2022, CCNDR has been a hub for critical working groups, cybersecurity initiatives, and national research projects funded by big names like Employment and Social Development Canada.

Now, under Imagine Canada's guidance, the collective is set to soar even higher.

Read the full article to explore this exciting development in digital resilience for Canada's non-profit sector: https://futureofgood.co/imagine-canada-takes-over-non-profit-digital-collective-two-years-after-launch/

Sharlene Gandhi is Future of Good’s editorial fellow on digital transformation and technology for social impact.

This independent journalism is supported by Mastercard Changeworks™.

Imagine Canada takes over non-profit digital collective two years after launch One of Canada’s largest charitable advocacy groups has taken over a digital collective it helped found two years ago. Since its launch in March 2022, the C

Curious about how community finance organizations are transforming the economic landscape of rural and northern Canada?

Despite facing resource constraints, these groups are pioneering innovative ways to fund ventures and nurture local ecosystems.

From rescuing cultural gems like the Blyth Festival Theatre to backing entrepreneurs sidelined by traditional banking, their impact is remarkable.

Discover more about initiatives like the Yukon Place-Based Fund and Bloom Local Food Fund, which are shaking up the funding scene and tackling unique economic challenges in these regions.

Through teamwork and out-of-the-box thinking, these organizations are driving economic growth and unlocking opportunities for underserved communities.

🤝In partnership with Catalyst: Community Finance Initiative, Future of Good produced a series of articles to enable knowledge-sharing amongst community finance and capacity organizations. Read the entire series here: https://futureofgood.co/article-series/catalyst-community-finance/

See how community finance organizations are blazing a trail forward despite the odds in this article by Nickie Shobeiry: https://futureofgood.co/despite-constrained-resources-community-finance-organizations-shaping-future-of-rural-northern-canada/

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Despite constrained resources, community finance organizations shaping future of rural, northern Canada This journalism is made possible by a partnership with Catalyst: Community Finance Initiative. See our editorial ethics and standards here. In the 1990s, in

The non-profit scene in Alberta, Canada, is grappling with a tough challenge: finding and keeping skilled staff.

A recent report by the Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations (CCVO) reveals that only five percent of Alberta non-profits find staff recruitment easy. Moreover, the struggle to fill positions and recruit volunteers adds to the workload strain and staff burnout.

Low wages in the non-profit sector aren't just numbers on a balance sheet; they're impacting people's lives, exacerbating Canada's affordability crisis.

Mental health concerns among non-profit staff, including rising levels of anger and hate, add to the hurdles. But there's hope as non-profit leaders are shifting focus to prioritize staff well-being and consider wage increases, even if it means adjusting programming.

Read the full article to understand how these challenges are shaping the non-profit landscape in Alberta and beyond: https://futureofgood.co/more-than-half-of-alberta-non-profits-cant-find-skilled-staff-report/

How can we bridge the wage gap between the non-profit sector and the overall economy? Let us know what you think in the comments!

Shannon VanRaes is Future of Good's editorial fellow on transforming volunteerism and work.

This independent journalism ​​is made possible by the support of Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities.

More than half of Alberta non-profits can’t find skilled staff: report A new report has found that flexibility and benefits don’t compensate for low wages in staff recruitment and retention at Alberta non-profits. Data relie

In Toronto, non-profit organizations are grappling with a big problem: sky-high rental costs that make finding office space nearly impossible.

This hits grassroots groups hard, making it tough for them to serve the communities they're committed to. With rents rising, these groups are left scrambling for places to meet, often resorting to parks or malls.

Check out the full article to learn about the struggles they face, hear from community leaders, and learn why it's so important we find solutions: https://futureofgood.co/toronto-non-profits-meeting-in-parks-shopping-malls-as-rental-space-becomes-unaffordable/

Have you or someone you know experienced challenges finding affordable space for community initiatives or non-profit work in Toronto? Comment below!

Anam Latif is Future of Good's editorial fellow on inclusion and anti-racism. This independent journalism ​​is made possible by the support of the World Education Services (WES) Mariam Assefa Fund.

Toronto non-profits meeting in parks, shopping malls as rental space becomes unaffordable The group that has worked for 15 years to revitalize R.V. Burgess Park in Toronto says they are forced to meet outside there as they can’t afford a permanent