Publications
November, 2011
Cities Reducing Poverty (Introduction)
Cities Reducing Poverty - How Vibrant Communities Are Creating Comprehensive Solutions to the Most Complex Problem of Our Times - is composed of stories and a unique analysis that together show in detail how collaborative groups in six Canadian cities are reducing poverty. These groups are achieving remarkable results because they're using creative, comprehensive approaches based on real, on-the-ground knowledge of - and experience of - the complex nature of poverty.
September 2011
Reflections on Philanthropy and Society: The Speeches of Tim Brodhead
A selection of speeches from past Foundation President Tim Brodhead, covering topics ranging from the environment to the economy, and from social inclusion to social innovation.
September 2010
Getting Wisdom: The Transformative Power of Community Service-Learning
An exploratory dialogue on community service-learning and its effects on education systems and communities.
July 2010
DE 201: A Practitioner’s Guide to Developmental Evaluation
Builds on the concepts outlined in A Developmental Evaluation Primer by articulating some of the key practices associated with this work.
February 2010
On Not Letting a Crisis Go to Waste: An Innovation Agenda for Canada's Community Sector
Explores some of the implications of the economic downturn for Canada’s community sector and argues that new models and approaches are urgently required to ensure the community sector's health and to maintain Canadians’ well-being.
November 2006
Accelerating our Impact: Philanthropy, Innovation and Social Change
Contributes to an emerging body of knowledge and reflective practice on the role of funders in supporting innovation and social change.
May 2006
A Developmental Evaluation Primer
Introduces the concept of developmental evaluation to potential users and provides some tools to support its use.
2003
This Day is for Me: Caring for the Caregivers
Describes the caregiving experience, how eight projects have tried to address respite differently, and why it is critically important for all levels of Canadian society to recognize and support the caregivers in our midst.
October 2001
The ArtsSmarts Story
Shows "the magic of creative learning through art as well as the value and potential of art-infused education."