Building Bridges Archives

January 16, 2024

Supporting the Charity Ecosystem

By Dr. Susan Phillips. “Our firm prefers to support ‘boots on the ground',” the president of a major investment firm told me in turning down our funding proposal for an... More

January 5, 2024

Rebranding Philanthropy

By Dr. Susan Phillips. As we begin a new year, many Canadians may still be feeling the warm glow from making or catching up on charitable contributions at year’s end... More

December 15, 2023

The Benefits of a School of Philanthropy in Canada

By Dr. Susan Phillips. How would Canada benefit from a school of philanthropy? I suggest three primary ways. Visibility, Credibility & Legitimacy First, a school would bring visibility and credibility... More

December 11, 2023

Education & Research Infrastructure for the Nonprofit & Philanthropic Sector: Canada as Laggard

By Dr. Susan Phillips. Why does Canada lag far behind other countries in supporting graduate education and research for the philanthropic and nonprofit sector? There are numerous specialized centres and... More