August 3, 2018
https://www.charityintelligence.ca/news-and-views/ci-articles?id=259 Sorry, David: Reply to David Common on why audited financial statements are essential. A case study of Canadian Red Cross spending in Fort McMurray Year 2.
July 11, 2018
https://www.charityintelligence.ca/news-and-views/ci-articles?id=260 Teaching elephants to dance: Canadian Cancer Society cuts $67 million in costs following merger with Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.
June 21, 2018
https://www.charityintelligence.ca/news-and-views/ci-articles?id=256 Texas migrant rights: Recommending Texas Civil Rights and Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley to support children and families separated in migrant detention centres.
June 12, 2018
https://www.charityintelligence.ca/news-and-views/ci-articles?id=255 To be seen, not heard: A donor’s court case for financial transparency into how a charity spent the donation fails. Lessons for Canadian donors.
May 25, 2018
https://www.charityintelligence.ca/news-and-views/ci-articles?id=252 Abusing Donor Intent: An overview of what donors making restricted gifts need to look out for.
May 2, 2018
https://www.charityintelligence.ca/news-and-views/ci-articles?id=251 Fort McMurray: 2 Years Later: Donor update on Canadian Red Cross disaster response
April 25, 2018
https://www.charityintelligence.ca/news-and-views/ci-articles?id=238 Nepal Earthquake: 3 Years After: A review and assessment for Canadian donors of 10 charities work in Nepal’s disaster response
December 18, 2017
https://www.charityintelligence.ca/news-and-views/ci-articles?id=235 One Donor’s Personal Giving Story: Doctors Without Borders: Lean, Focused and Effective.
December, 2017
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November 29, 2017
September 11, 2017
Canadian Red Cross announced 1-year results on its Fort McMurray disaster response. It reports 75% of total funds received are “spent and committed”. Looking into the financial numbers and deferred accounting rules, of this, it looks like 61% of total funds donated are actually spent.
April 10, 2017
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According to several recent media reports, the Canada Revenue Agency has been auditing several Canadian environmental charities. The focus of these audits is apparently on advocacy activities. To view Ci environmental analyst John Grandy’s views, ndex.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=172&Itemid=162 click here.
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Super typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines leaving approximately 9 million people homeless and thousands dead. International disaster relief is a tricky situation. Prior experiences in giving to victims of the Haitian earthquake and the Asian tsunami have left many questions unanswered about where donors’ money went and what help did it actually provide. This are good questions. Here are three pointers for donors to ask in looking to give to charities undertaking disaster relief: local history, expertise in international relief and track record. Here are our thoughts. And please ask charities to report back to you on how they spent donations and the results achieved for the people of the Philippines …. images/philippines relief.pdf” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer To read more
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A 9.0 magnitude earthquake struck Japan north of Tokyo on March 11. This disaster was closely followed by an extremely destructive tsunami, destroying several coastal towns. The results have been devastating. Estimates report injuries and fatalities are in the thousands and the death toll is expected to rise. Charities are beginning to solicit and make appeals for donations in an emergency response to help provide relief to those in need.
September 27, 2010
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On September 22, 2010 CBC featured a report on external fundraisers hired by charities. Charity Intelligence (Ci) was among several charities interviewed for this report.
January 17, 2010
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