The donation of one’s time and money is deeply entrenched in Canadian values. Over four out of five Canadians give to charities, while close to half of the population claim to volunteer. This being said, it is fundamental to point out that these acts of generosity are far from being expressed in the same way for all citizens. As a general rule, the ways in which individuals give or participate in philanthropy differ greatly from one person to the next. Many variables come into play when trying to explain these differences: sex, age, level of income, professional status, beliefs, location, etc. By exploring the demographic factors that affect the philanthropic behaviour of Canadians, this special edition on the demographics of philanthropy exposes the sociological complexity that hides behind these small gestures that are so essential to the day to day functioning of our society.
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- Editorial: Entering a New Era of Philanthropy: Where Do Canadians Stand? by Iryna Khovrenkov, Western Hub
- Podcast: Interview with Karen Henders of South Saskatchewan Community Foundations, by Lynn Gidluck, Western Hub
- Podcast: Interview with Alison Sidney of Community Foundations Canada, by Lynn Gidluck, Western Hub
- Podcast: Interview with David Lasby of Imagine Canada, by Lynn Gidluck, Western Hub
- Infographic: Les professionnels de la gestion philanthropique, by Caroline Bergeron and Diane Alalouf-Hall, Quebec Hub
- Uncovering research potential of administrative data on charitable foundations in Canada, by Iryna Khovrenkov and Lynn Gidluck, Western Hub
- Infographic: Uncovering research potential of administrative data on charitable Foundations in Canada
- Report: Étude sur les tendances en philanthropie au Québec en 2020, by Épisode
- Report: The Giving Report 2018, by CanadaHelps
- Report: 2018 Annual Report, by Imagine Canada
- Report: Corporate Giving in a changing Canada, by Imagine Canada (2018)
- PhiLibrary – The Demographics of Philanthropy
January 2020 Newsletter: The Demographics of Philanthropy
Special Edition: The Demographics of Philanthropy