Working in Canadian Foundations: Putting People First: Foundation Staff, Roles, and Practices

Executive Summary

Working in Canadian Foundations is an inaugural report that examines the roles and practices of foundation staff, who play a vital yet often overlooked part in Canadian philanthropic foundations.

Using data from CRA T3010, PFC’s Foundation Staff Survey, PFC Salary and Benefits records, and the Charity Insights Canada Project (CICP), it offers the most comprehensive overview available of foundation staff and experiences influencing their work across Canada. This report serves as the baseline for ongoing evaluations of philanthropic workplace cultures, which are continually evolving.

This report is for foundation staff, board members, individuals interested in working in foundations, charities, and nonprofits, as well as researchers, students, and the general public.