Public Policy & Advocacy Archives

April 7, 2021

Why We Need to Save Crowdfunding from Itself, Soon

By Lloyd Hitoshi Mayer. Charitable crowdfunding is wonderful. It allows ordinary individuals to raise funds for themselves, others in need or for charities quickly and at a minimal cost. It provides donors who are looking... More

October 11, 2020

Social Finance: A Prescription for Resilience

Social finance allows a charity or nonprofit to recognize its assets, articulate its value and ask ‘Who else values these assets?’ and ‘Who’s willing to invest in what we do?’. This mindset is entirely different... More

October 2, 2020

The Spectacular Tale of a Crowdfunder Gone Wrong: Lessons for Canada from Australia

After one of the worst fires in Australian history, a well-intentioned (but naïve) celebrity and a donation platform that protects itself first results in a massive, crowdfunding mess.