Janda and Kurtz
Accounting for the new philanthropy
In a philanthropic economy, the gift market would be balanced against the exchange market in every transaction
Donald Johnson
Expand the capital gains exemption to pre-empt a charitable crisis
It’s vital that Ottawa encourage charitable gifts in the form of private company shares and real estate
PAUL ALOFS
It’s time to say ‘not’ to not-for-profit
What other sector of the economy refers to itself by what it’s not? A better name is the ‘social profit sector’
John Ibbitson
In Harper's Canada, will we give more of ourselves to get lower taxes?
In an era where fiscally restrained governments confront rising need created by economic turmoil, the private sector must do more. And the private sector is each one of us.
Globe Editorial
Four steps to a more generous Canada
We should make sure that giving – of time, of money, of energy, ideas and expertise – is easier, and that charitable work can have more impact.
Margaret Wente
Here’s how we can be both smart and good
The competition for money has created a sort of charity arms race. Do your homework, because giving still matters
Tony Blair
I put my faith in creative philanthropy
It’s not simply about signing a cheque, says Britain's former PM. More and more often, supporters donate technology, supplies or infrastructure to a cause they’re passionate about
Nelly Furtado
Finding my map within Africa’s greater one
It’s so ironic that I went to Kenya intending “to help” and left as the one who received the most charity
IAN SMILLIE
Fundraising pitfalls: Somalia still needs us
CIDA’s ‘matching’ arrangement was a bit like beaters driving grouse toward hunters: effective but somewhat misleading, if not cynical
MARILYN McHARG
Shocking images aren’t enough
Responsible fundraising must rely on more than guilt and superficial messages
