Canadian Philanthropy: Time for a Shake Up‪?‬ CharityVillage Connects

In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we take a hard look at the evolving nature of philanthropy and the changing role of foundations in Canada, both public and private, and how they collectively manage over $120 billion in assets. Recent research shows that many Canadians – including those within the sector itself – do not really understand how charitable foundations work, how many billions in assets they are sitting on, and how decisions are made as to who does – and doesn’t – get funding. Is it time for a shakeup in how we approach philanthropy in Canada? Tune into CharityVillage Connects to find out.
Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance 
John Hallward, Founder, GIV3Andrew Chunilall, CEO, Community Foundations of CanadaJean-Marc Mangin, President & CEO, Philanthropic Foundations of CanadaMark Blumberg, Lawyer, Blumbergs Professional CorporationPaulette Senior, CEO and President, Canadian Women’s Foundation Liz Liske, Director, Arctic Funders CollaborativeDr. Bruce Lourie, President, Ivey FoundationAbout your Host
Mary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology, and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada’s largest job portal for charities and not-for-profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada’s No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.
CharityVillage Resources from this Episode
CharityVillage Connects: Nonprofit Leadership: It’s all about trustCharityVillage Connects: How Bill S-216 could transform the nonprofit sector foreverCharityVillage Connects: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Canada’s nonprofit sectorAdditional Resources from this Episode
We've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:
Decolonizing Wealth, Second Edition: Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance by Edgar VillanuevaCanadian Foundation Facts (Philanthropic Foundations of Canada)Canadians’ Opinions about Government and the Charitable Sector (Sector3Insights)New disbursement quota is now law and in force – what you need to know (Philanthropic Foundations of Canada)New Qualifying Disbursement Rules and Directed Donations Anti-Avoidance Provisions Complicate Charity Regulation (Mark Blumberg)How much did the largest Canadian private foundations spend in 2021? (Mark Blumberg)More than 2%: A vision for feminist philanthropy (Paulette Senior for The Philanthropist)‘We don’t have a word for philanthropy’ (The Philanthropist)Ivey Foundation to wind up, granting $100 million endowment in 5 yearsMcConnell commits $30M in capital transfers to Indigenous-led foundationsIf charities want to see a vibrant future, they should spend more of their assets today (Globe & Mail)
Learn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.