Jillian Witt

Apr 2, 2024 | thephilanthropist.ca | Jillian Witt |Tim Harper |Sue Bookchin |Aiden Cyr

In November 2023, the Definity Insurance Foundation commissioned a report from The Philanthropist Journal to understand the various spending pathways for foundations. These pathways include continuing in perpetuity, limited life or spending down, and a spectrum of other approaches funders are using – or considering – to make a meaningful contribution in society.

Sep 11, 2023 | thephilanthropist.ca | Jillian Witt |Inda Intiar

With non-profits experiencing increased turnover in the past few years and more leadership changes on the horizon as leaders retire, there are more new executive directors navigating this complex role. “Executive director” is the most common title for the senior leader of a non-profit organization. The role looks different in every organization: it might be the only paid staff position for a small non-profit, or the ED might oversee a large team with several departments.