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There are a couple of recent and very exciting contributions to the discussions and debates we need to have as Sector.
Bob Wyatt of the Muttart Foundation has just released Letters to (not always of) Joy. A series of his musings about the Sector – where we have come from, where we are and where he thinks we should be going. (Stay tuned for Meg’s Picks about the monograph.)
The latest issue of The Philanthropist is also now available online. In this issue:
- Tim Brodhead offers his take on the major challenges and promising new directions for the Sector.
- Bob Wyatt and Don Bourgeois tackle opposite sides of the question are we or are we not a Sector?
This is exactly the kind of challenging thinking we need.
We need to broaden our thinking from the usual way of doing business. We need to be exposed to challenging and provocative points of view. We need to debate those points of view (in a “nice” Canadian way) and accept or reject ideas based on thoughtful reflection. We need to be open to change.
Let’s talk: Take the time to review these articles. Post your thoughts and let us know of others articles, you have found interesting.
Submit your thoughts to The Philanthropist. Discuss some of these ideas with your Board, among your networks and with those who are not part of the Sector.
Thanks Bob, Tim and Don for getting us started. Let the debate continue.
What does it take to get an incredibly diverse nonprofit sector working as a united force and talking collectively with one empowered voice? This was one of many questions discussed by me and Elisa Birnbaum for a recent Charity Village cover story, Perchance to engage: Imagine Canada’s pan-Canadian engagement strategy.
Kudos to Elisa for doing a brilliant job of conveying the initiative. The article has already been sparking interest and as you will read, also conveys a sense of excitement and innovation.
Brenda Cameron Couch, Director of Community Outreach
You will have noticed a recent post form my colleague, Meg Kwasnicki, introducing you to Meg’s Picks. Meg is the Manager of our Nonprofit Library Commons and will be posting book reviews on issues affecting the charitable and nonprofit sector (look out Heather!).
This is another great way of connecting with the community and will add to our thinking on some key issues. Thanks Meg for your timely contribution to the Blog!
Any suggestions for Meg’s next pick?
There were a number of questions that arose in BC that need debate across the sector:
Should we continue to fill in the gaps when delivering services on behalf of government?
How can we deliver effectively the message of the contribution of the sector?
What kind of future do we want for the sector? How will we govern, finance and structure ourselves to do that?
Your thoughts?
~Brenda
