Philanthropic Foundations Canada

Join us on March 3, 2 PM (ET) for an information session on PFC's first Cohort on Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Accelerator for Foundations. #Justice, #Equity, #Diversity, and #Inclusion (JEDI) have become pressing priorities for #foundations in #Canada. How do you start? How do you move from general commitment to action? PFC is offering a new program in #2021 for Foundations that want to bring JEDI to life throughout their organization - from governance ...to grantmaking. Who should participate? All foundations, whether small or large, with an internal commitment to advancing JEDI through policy and concrete steps in the coming year. How can my foundation participate? Foundations are encouraged to designate 2 to 3 participants from their foundation boards, foundation leaders, or foundation senior program staff to form a team that will participate in the cohort. Individual registration is also open. When? From April 2021 to February 2022. Register by March 5th for its early bird pricing. To register for the information session: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EPdFbM-wTrmIoJV27AsBMg To register for the JEDI Accelerator: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/jedi-accelerator-for-foundation

This week on another session of PFC's #WebinarWednesday series, we are hosting a follow-up on research findings on the #impact of #COVID on #philanthropic practices with Jean-Marc Fontan (PhiLab), Susan Phillips (Carleton University School of Public Policy & Administration and Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership Graduate Programs) and moderated by Kristen Rue (Carleton University School of Public Policy & Administration.) This interactive conversation will delve d...eeper into research findings on the impact of #COVID on philanthropic practices. #Research has shown that, throughout the #pandemic, #foundations have stepped up and acted with #urgency and #flexibility although some key questions still remain on what’s next for #philanthropy. When? This Wednesday, February 24th, at 2 PM (ET). Register below! https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hkPd1CDqTeea4Kg5G3mJUg The floor is open for an interactive Q&A session. See you then!

In December 2020, the groundbreaking research report Unfunded: Black Communities Overlooked by Canadian Philanthropy was released. The report demonstrated that the Canadian philanthropic sector is failing to support the urgent and specific needs of Black communities. This webinar will provide context and recommended actions from the report UNFUNDED: How Black Community are Overlooked by Canadian Philanthropy and will showcase how tangible community-driven solutions such as t...he Foundation for Black Communities can address the funding gap for Black communities. To join next week's #WebinarWednesday panellist, Jacqueline Bouvier Copeland, PhD, Black Philanthropy Month, Fabrice Vil, Pour 3 Points, Sadia Zaman, Inspirit Foundation, Rebecca Darwent and Liban Abokor with the Foundation for Black Communities on February 3rd, at 2 PM (ET), register below: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4GmgljosR8W2d5p_8TP9wg Access the report here: https://forblackcommunities.org/#report #blackhistorymonth2021 #Black #community #philanthropy #funding #nonprofit #webinar #research #socialimpact #covid19 #webinarwednesday

From fostering engagement virtually to managing new platform technology, virtual conferences and events bring a wide range of opportunities- and challenges- for nonprofits. How can we best leverage these unique opportunities in 2021? What can we learn from the experiences of nonprofits who have hosted virtual events? Find out in our new and interactive webinar on virtual conferences and events. Join PFC's Comms & Mobilization Coordinator, Merve Guvendiren on Ontario Nonprofit... Network's webinar on January 27th, between 1 - 2 PM (ET) to talk about non-profit communications on virtual settings. Register below: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/tips-and-tricks-for-engaging-vi

COVID-19 dans les eaux usées : 1 million de dollars pour financer la recherche Il s’agit d’une initiative de recherche d’une durée de six mois qui vise à analyser les eaux usées de grands centres urbains et de plus petites municipalités du Québec afin d’y détecter la présence du coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, responsable de la COVID-19. Les Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ) investissent 1 million de dollars dans ce projet nommé : CentrEau-COVID : Dépistage de la COVID-19 dans les e...aux usées comme outil de vigie et de gestion, Ce projet est dirigé par des chercheurs de l’Université Laval et de l’Université McGill. La Fondation de la famille Trottier, la Fondation Molson et le Centre National en Électrochimie et en Technologies Environnementales (CNETE) sont également partenaires de ce projet d’un budget total de 1,7 M$. http://www.frqnt.gouv.qc.ca//un-million-de-dollars-pour-la

Joignez à nous le 20 janvier sur un #Webinairedumercredi pour discutter les liens de collaboration entre les fondations philanthropiques. Ce webinaire aura lieu en français, une interprétation simultanée en anglais sera disponible. En 2020, 75% des acteurs philanthropiques canadiens disaient collaborer avec d’autres donateurs. Cela témoigne d'une forte volonté de travailler de concert. À cet égard, le modèle de coordination créé par les fondations Jarislowsky, Molson, Saputo ...et Trottier pour répondre à la pandémie est singulier. En discutant avec ses représentants, nous explorerons l'impact de ce partenariat et les leçons à en tirer pour la communauté philanthropique. Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pcKjYJBGRI2iDOJVuBwvww

Join us on January 20th on another #WebinarWednesday on how we can deepen the collaborative links between philanthropic foundations. This webinar will be held in French with the availability of simultaneous English interpretation. In 2020, 75% of Canadian philanthropists reported collaborating with other donors. This demonstrates a strong willingness to work together. But beyond the sharing of learning or one-time cooperation, how can we deepen the collaborative links between... philanthropic foundations? In this regard, the coordination model created by the Jarislowsky, Molson, Saputo, and Trottier foundations to respond to the pandemic are unique. In discussion with its representatives, we will explore the impact of this partnership and the lessons to be learned for the philanthropic community. Click to register below: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pcKjYJBGRI2iDOJVuBwvww

Today at 2 PM ET - #WebinarWednesday with Jean-Marc Mangin Philanthropic (Philanthropic Foundations Canada), Joanna Kerr (MakeWay), Zia Khan (The Rockefeller Foundation) on #COVID-19 #SDGs & #philanthropy. Register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pBQfWQY_SDi1pQkGJz3CWw This event will have a simultaneous French interpretation option. Do you have questions for the panellists? Use #WebinarWednesday to ask them on Twitter.

Start your 2021 with a #WebinarWednesday on #SDGs & #COVID19 moderated by Jean-Marc Mangin, President and CEO at Philanthropic Foundations Canada/Fondations philanthropiques Canada. Join Zia Khan, VP at The Rockefeller Foundation, and Joanna Kerr, President and CEO at MakeWay to discuss the landscape for the SDGs, the opportunities for Canadian foundations in making a tangible difference in light of COVID-19, the economic recession, the climate crisis and the post-electoral American context. (with Simultaneous French interpretation) When? Jan. 6, at 2 PM How to register? https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pBQfWQY_SDi1pQkGJz3CWw

#WebinarWednesday, join us on January 6th to start 2021 in discussing the landscape for the #SDGs! Moderated by PFC President and CEO Jean-Marc Mangin, our panellists Zia Khan, VP at The The Rockefeller Foundation, and Joanne Kerr, President and CEO at MakeWay will explore the opportunities for Canadian #foundations in making a tangible difference in light of #COVID-19, the #economic recession, the #climate #crisis and the post-electoral American context. (Simultaneous French interpretation is available) https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pBQfWQY_SDi1pQkGJz3CWw

PFC wishes you a safe & happy holidays!