General Info
The Philanthropist Journal, a publication of the Agora Foundation, is an online journal for those interested and engaged in the charitable and non-profit sector in Canada. We have been publishing articles written by and for the charitable and non-profit sector in Canada since 1972.
For more information:
Search
Filter
Search
Filter
Search
Filter
Search
Filter
Showing 1 - 7 of 7
-
Best Practices/Practical Guide
Communications as Trust Infrastructure in the Non-Profit Sector
Non-profits should treat communications as a core organizational function that builds trust, strengthens relationships, supports clear decision-making, and improves resilience during change and uncertainty.Last updated Aug 13, 2026
-
Best Practices/Practical Guide
Cultivating Genuine Belonging as a Practice to Fix and Fund the Charitable Sector
The article explores how cultivating genuine belonging, safety, inclusion, and open dialogue can help address racism, strengthen workplace culture, improve staff retention, and build a stronger charitable sector.Last updated Aug 12, 2026
-
Best Practices/Practical Guide
Appointing the non-profit ED of 2026: From Operational Manager to Ecosystem Orchestrator
Boards that continue to recruit yesterday’s leadership profile will unintentionally constrain their organizations’ future capacity. Contributor Stephen Murgatroyd outlines the core capabilities non-profit boards should prioritize when appointing executive directors in 2026.Last updated Aug 12, 2026
-
Glossary/Factsheet
The Equity Problem Inside Strategic Planning
Access to high-quality strategic planning in Canada’s non-profit sector is not evenly distributed, and that gap compounds everything else.Last updated Jul 8, 2026
-
Research/Dataset
Canadian Non-Profits Are Using AI in a Way That Risks Losing Public Trust
As charities race to adopt artificial intelligence, “the single most important step” should be a clear framework on how it is used. But only 10% of Canadian non-profits have formal policies.Last updated Jun 22, 2026
-
Research/Dataset
As Canadian Donors Age, Crowdfunding May Help Fill The Giving Gap
Whether it is the aging of donors, financial hardship, or the fraying of social connections that inspire giving, there are challenges lurking everywhere, but digital platforms can create new pathways into generosity.Last updated Jun 19, 2026
-
Research/Dataset
Fair Funding for Nonprofits Proposes Federal Funding Reform to Support Canadians
A sector coalition is advocating for flexible funding, while the government emphasizes accountability. Both are trying to reduce administrative burden. Can these needs co-exist?Last updated Jun 18, 2026
No events to show.
No jobs or RFPs to show.
No news to show.