Canada Gives

Our latest blog looks at the many ways that #philanthropists are leveraging the customized Canada Gives Road Map to help manage their #philanthropic journey. What is the Canada Gives Road Map? Think of it as a signature tool that encapsulates the best practices we've developed as an organization, while providing a truly meaningful charitable giving experience to our donor clients. Click on the link to learn more!

For the past couple of years we've followed the story of John Hillman, the B.C.-based Second World War veteran who each year walked laps around his senior living facility to mark his birthday and raise funds for #charity. While we're very sad to hear of John's passing at 105, we're deeply inspired by his efforts. He proved that it doesn't take much to make a difference, only time, dedication to helping others and a passion for making Canada a better place--one lap at a time.

Via Canadian Family Offices, an overview of a recent report that sheds light on the status of #charitable foundations in Canada, including key trends in the sector.

If you’re interested in making significant charitable donations, a Canada Gives Foundation account is an effective way to build a lasting legacy for you and your family. Contact us today to learn about the flexibility and choice that a Canada Gives Foundation account delivers.

As this article explains, #artificialintelligence has the potential to transform the #charity sector--including delivering real-time impact reporting and enhancing donor engagement. And that's only the beginning. Here's why.

With the Canada Gives Grant Application process, our Client Services team receives, manages and vets all #charity grant requests submitted to your Foundation. We'll help you select the charities whose work aligns with your interests, enabling you to evaluate whether or not you’d like to offer them your support. It's another value-added service from Canada Gives designed to help expand your Foundation’s reach and impact across the not-for-profit sector. Contact us today to learn more!

Via Imagine Canada, new reports from the Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience on the #nonprofit technology workforce in Canada and the impact that tech talent is having on the nonprofit sector.

In case you missed it, read our latest Canada Gives Donor Story on the Parker Family Foundation's success at putting structure behind their #philanthropy, while also involving multiple generations in their support of university-based #cleanenergy technology research.

Via Blumbergs Professional Corporation--a reminder from the Canada Revenue Agency - Agence du revenu du Canada that #charities impacted by major weather events may be given extra time to meet their filing obligations.

An op-ed piece from Imagine Canada President and CEO Bruce MacDonald on the ongoing challenges facing Canada's #charitable sector--from reduced funding to increased demand for services. These aren't new hurdles, of course, but well worth pointing out in order to highlight the urgent need for continued support of #charities and #nonprofits across Canada.