Partnership Projects Policy, Government Relations & Advocacy Driven by PFC’s purpose to support Canadian philanthropy – in all of its diversity – to contribute to a just and sustainable world, we work hard to align and amplify our efforts in public policy and advocacy based on insights from our research and programs as well as current affairs and external events. Programs & Initiatives Partnership Projects Policy, Government Relations & Advocacy Working for a more inclusive and prosperous Canada Philanthropic Foundations Canada plays an active role in engaging governments, civil society partners and influencers to create enabling environments for a more inclusive, resilient, sustainable, and prosperous Canada. Our public policy and advocacy work centres on issues related to the effectiveness and impact of philanthropy, including the legislative regulatory framework. Our current policy priorities include the disbursement quota, better support for non-qualified donees, increasing impact and mission-related investment, and fixing the sector’s data deficit. Our strategies includes government relations, member and community engagement, developing strategic insights, and steering robust, timely and effective communications efforts. From the Resource Centre Related Documents PFC’s Position on the Disbursement Quota: Increasing Access to Charitable Funding and Striking a Balance Between Today and Tomorrow Member Advisory – Key Regulatory Changes Announced for Philanthropy Budget 2022 Includes PFC Recommendations for Major Changes to the Regulatory Regime of Canada’s Charitable Sector Consultations by the Government of Canada on Boosting Charitable Spending in our Communities Charities, non-profits need more than upped disbursement quota from feds to advance equity in communities Member Advisory – April 2021 Harnessing the power of philanthropy to build a better tomorrow: In conversation with senator Ratna Omidvar (plenary) We’re all in this together Consultation: “Toward Greater Recognition and Support of Community Action” Navigating the CRA website: Charities & Giving Funders Making Change: Engaging in Public Policy Member Advisory – March 2019 Member Advisory – November 23 2018 Member Advisory – November 01 2018 PFC welcomes the federal government’s announcement concerning political activities Member Advisory – April 2018 Grantmakers and Governments: The Possibilities of Partnership, May 2017 Grantmakers and Government: The Possibilities for Partnership Member Advisory – April 2017 Member Advisory – December 2016 Member Advisory – October 2016 Related Videos Grantmakers and Government: The Possibilities for Partnership
PFC’s Position on the Disbursement Quota: Increasing Access to Charitable Funding and Striking a Balance Between Today and Tomorrow
Budget 2022 Includes PFC Recommendations for Major Changes to the Regulatory Regime of Canada’s Charitable Sector
Charities, non-profits need more than upped disbursement quota from feds to advance equity in communities
Harnessing the power of philanthropy to build a better tomorrow: In conversation with senator Ratna Omidvar (plenary)