Why Your Brain Loves Stories
The Hand’s On Fundraiser – Mary Cahalane By Mary Cahalane I was in high school. It was the highly-anticipated movie event of a lifetime. None of the theaters nearby were showing it — yet. But my friends and I were determined. We located a theater 40 minutes away. But …
How Life Insurance Helps Charities, Private Foundations and Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) Today and Tomorrow
The Accidental Philanthropist® – Mark Halpern By Mark Halpern, CFP, TEP, MFA-P When people think about Life Insurance, they generally focus on the death benefit — the large lump sum that goes to beneficiaries after an insured person passes away. But what they don’t know is that Life insurance can …
The AI Revolution Arrives at Your Nonprofit: A Guide for Leaders
INSIDE AI – George Irish By George Irish The winds of change are blowing, and this time they carry the scent of artificial intelligence (AI). Once confined to science fiction, AI is rapidly transforming our world — and the nonprofit sector is not immune. For nonprofit leaders, AI offers …
A Path Toward Futureproofing Volunteering in Canada
By Dr. Megan Conway and Christine Trauttmansdorff “Don’t it always seem to go, you don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone.” Joni Mitchell penned those words 50 years ago to caution us about the existential threat posed by unchecked urban development. Today, that same refrain is being sung in …
Volunteering Makes People, Groups and Communities Healthier
A new organization makes it easy to connect the dots with roles for YOU By Lois Tuffin Just a year ago, if you wanted to volunteer in Peterborough, you had to become a detective. First, you would investigate various groups to see what they did, then — one by one …
TELLING STORIES AT SCHOOL: True Tales of University Donor Impact
Planned Giving, Family Legacies and Memories Donors play a pivotal role in the sustainability, growth, and excellence of universities and colleges, acting as crucial catalysts for development and progress in the academic world. Their importance cannot be overstressed, as they contribute significantly not only to the financial well-being of these …
When Masai Ujiri and Harry Rosen Teamed Up for HUMANITY
Wear your heart on your sleeve. Wear your humanity on your chest. In 2020 Toronto Raptors President and Giants of Africa co-founder Masai Ujiri and menswear brand Harry Rosen collaborated on a project focused on raising funds for charity, bringing new Black designers into the famed retailer, and ultimately reminding …
University Health Network celebrates people, progress – Inside the Launch of the UHNITED Campaign
STAFF University Health Network (UHN) proudly asserts its position as Canada’s #1 hospital with the launch of its new UHNITED campaign, the first campaign in its history. Departing from traditional accolades, the campaign spotlights the individuals driving transformative change within UHN, emphasizing their collective efforts to redefine the standards of …
Plaques In Philanthropy – Animals in War
This memorial includes three plaques and a statue, as well as animal footprints in the cement. For centuries, animals have demonstrated an enduring partnership with humans during times of war. They have served as means of transportation, beast of burden, messengers, protectors and mascots. Still today, dogs use their unique, …
Five Lives: What We Do – March/April 2024
Each issue Foundation Magazine provides a mini-profile of five people whose work and commitment make Canada a more liveable country. We thank them for their service. Heather Norris has been the President and CEO of the Ottawa Network for Education since 2019. Last year, the Ottawa Network for Education invested …