Author Archive:
Jean-Marc Fontan
COP15: Are we willing to take action with clarity, agility and speed?
Biodiversity concerns all of us – biodiversity is comprised of all life on Earth – from viruses to elephants. It is typically defined as genetic diversity, species diversity, and ecosystem diversity. COP15 is underway! The …
Philanthropy and the coronavirus crisis: Making the shift towards a preventive model
The COVID-19 pandemic has provoked an unprecedented state of emergency in Quebec, Canada, and the rest of the world. Reassuringly, we are also witnessing a wave of solidarity, mutual aid and generosity that rises to …
Studying philanthropy in Canada: from benevolence to impact
Three years ago, the two infrastructure organizations for foundation philanthropy in Canada, Philanthropic Foundations Canada (PFC) and Community Foundations of Canada (CFC) joined forces with a national partnership of scholars dedicated to creating a more …