Examining the Covid-19 Response of Canadian Grantmaking Foundations
Possibilities, Tensions, and Long-Term Implications
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12969353 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Adam Saifer (0000-0002-2467-2026, Université du Québec à Montréal, corresponding author), Isidora G Sidorovska (0000-0001-9363-3111, University of Waterloo, corresponding author), Manuel Litalien (0000-0003-3272-8496, Nipissing University, corresponding author), Jean-Marc Fontan (0000-0003-0488-7756, Université du Québec à Montréal, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue | S1 |
| Publication date | 2021-11-02 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Canadian journal of nonprofit and social economy research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1920-9355 • E-ISSN: 1920-9355 |
| Publisher | University of Alberta Libraries (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.29173/cjnser.2021v12ns1a408 |
| OpenAlex | W3209229286 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 14 |
This article explores how Canadian philanthropic foundations with social justice mandates responded to the social and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic by loosening restrictions for grantees; collaborating on new initiatives; elevating grassroots knowledge; and balancing short- and long-term priorities. This response, however, revealed a series of tensions in the dominant pre-COVID-19 philanthropic model—specifically, as a mechanism to address the social, econ- omic, and ecological crises that predate COVID-19. The early pandemic response of grantmaking foundations can there- fore serve as a model for what a more democratic, agile, collaborative, and justice-oriented philanthropic sector can look like. RÉSUMÉ Cet article examine la réponse de fondations philanthropiques canadiennes aux enjeux de justice sociale pendant la pandémie de COVID-19. Elles l’ont fait en assouplissant les exigences exigées aux donataires; en collaborant autour de nouvelles initiatives; en priorisant l’expertise des communautés; et en équilibrant les priorités à long et à court terme. Cette réponse révèle les tensions inhérentes au modèle classique de l’action philanthropique, particulièrement dans les façons de répondre aux crises sociales, économiques et écologiques. La réponse actuelle fournit des bases solides pour repenser le modèle d’action du secteur philanthropique subventionnaire afin qu’il soit plus démocratique, plus collaboratif et plus axé sur la justice
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| Highly cited | No |