Sharlene Gandhi

London

Tech and Data Journalist at Future of Good

Host at Shado

Articles

City of Ottawa moves to ban protests outside “vulnerable” institutions

3 weeks ago | futureofgood.co | Sharlene Gandhi

The City of Ottawa wants to develop a bylaw that will ban demonstrations and protests near “vulnerable social infrastructure.” Future of Good journalism and events produce insightful analysis and knowledge you need to work and grow. Read this article with a free account or explore membership options for unlimited access. Already have an account? Sign in.
Everyone needs internet access: Ottawa non-profits to host free WiFi for the city’s low-income communities

3 weeks ago | futureofgood.co | Sharlene Gandhi

National Capital Freenet – an Ottawa-based social enterprise that delivers affordable internet plans – aims to work with 12 non-profits and community organizations to provide free WiFi. Why It Matters Canada has some of the most expensive broadband plans in the world, but could now be considered a necessary expense as critical government, social, health and education facilities continue to move online.
Microsoft to cancel Business Premium software grant for non-profits

1 month ago | futureofgood.co | Sharlene Gandhi

Microsoft has announced it will end grant programs for some software products used by non-profit organizations this July. Future of Good journalism and events produce insightful analysis and knowledge you need to work and grow. Read this article with a free account or explore membership options for unlimited access. Already have an account? Sign in.
Benevity hires first Chief AI Officer

1 month ago | futureofgood.co | Sharlene Gandhi

Ian Goldsmith is tasked with embedding AI into Benevity’s product lines, which include volunteer and donor management, and grant-making software. Why It Matters As an impact and employee engagement platform, Benevity targets corporations and their CSR teams. The platform has amassed a significant amount of data through its products, which it can use to train machine learning algorithms.
Non-profits collaborate on Canadian data standard for community organizations

1 month ago | futureofgood.co | Sharlene Gandhi

Applicable both to non-profits and their funders, the Standard emphasizes the need for dedicated staff responsible for data governance, and regular audits. Future of Good journalism and events produce insightful analysis and knowledge you need to work and grow. Read this article with a free account or explore membership options for unlimited access. Already have an account? Sign in.
Data management prototype yields mixed results from non-profits

1 month ago | futureofgood.co | Sharlene Gandhi

Data management prototype yields mixed results from non-profits May 6, 2025 Future of Good journalism and events produce insightful analysis and knowledge you need to work and grow. Read this article with a free account or explore membership options for unlimited access. Already have an account? Sign in.
“Shelters are becoming de facto long-term housing” as Ontario grapples with alarming rates of homelessness

1 month ago | futureofgood.co | Sharlene Gandhi

An estimated 81,000 people experienced homelessness in 2024, according to an Association of Municipalities of Ontario report. Why It Matters Ontario is the only province where housing responsibility has been passed down from the provincial government to municipalities. Many shelters rely on a patchwork of funding sources, and are having to consider more financially sustainable options.
Little disclosure of AI in Canadian policing and criminal justice systems

2 months ago | futureofgood.co | Sharlene Gandhi

Little disclosure of AI in Canadian policing and criminal justice systems Apr 24, 2025 Future of Good journalism and events produce insightful analysis and knowledge you need to work and grow. Read this article with a free account or explore membership options for unlimited access. Already have an account? Sign in.
Few non-profits registered as third parties in federal election, ramping up their reporting to Elections Canada

2 months ago | futureofgood.co | Sharlene Gandhi

Greenpeace Canada and Oxfam Canada are among the organizations in the third-party database, but for smaller, grassroots organizations, the legal obligations that third parties must adhere to can feel overwhelming. Why It Matters According to CRA rules, charities cannot endorse or oppose political candidates but can comment on public policy dialogue.
How an Edmonton social services agency spun out its own tech products

2 months ago | futureofgood.co | Sharlene Gandhi

The non-profit now owns a for-profit subsidiary, which has licensed the intellectual property associated with the software products. Why It Matters Technology that is built by and for the non-profit sector is hard to come by. Usually, non-profits end up using an amended version of technology that has been developed for businesses, which focus on transactions rather than relationships, said IslamicFamily’s Executive Director Omar Yaqub.