Ipsos Poll: Only 56 Percent of Canadian Donors Plan to Claim Charitable Contributions on 2023 Income Tax Returns
Despite being able to receive as much as a 49 percent tax credit, almost one-third say they won’t be claiming charitable donations on 2023 income tax returns TORONTO, ON–CanadaHelps, the country’s largest platform for donating and fundraising online, today released the results from a new Ipsos poll that suggests many …
HP Announces 2024 Digital Equity Accelerator to Drive Global Digital Inclusion
MISSISSAUGA, ON–In an effort to bridge the global digital divide and foster inclusive opportunities, HP Inc. and the HP Foundation invite submissions for the 2024 Digital Equity Accelerator. The program offers 10 selected nonprofit organizations a USD $100,000 grant, HP technology (~USD $100,000 value), and six months of virtual training …
Recognizing frontline nonprofit staff: towards a National Day of Recognition
“Bringing visibility to the invisible weavers of our social fabric.” By Raksha M. Bhayana, CEO and Michele Fisher, Communications Advisor, Bhayana Family Foundation Here in Canada, we are fortunate to have the second largest non-profit sector in the world. Two and a half million people work in our nation’s nonprofits …
CanadaHelps Achieves Major Milestone, Surpassing $3 Billion Raised in Support of Canadian Charities
CanadaHelps Achieves Major Milestone, leading platform for donating and fundraising sets sights on a new era of online giving, tripling total dollars raised since 2018 TORONTO, ON–CanadaHelps, the country’s largest platform for donating and fundraising online, has marked a new milestone, reaching $3 billion raised since its founding in 2000. …
ONN Launches Nonprofit Law Ontario Initiative
By Cathy Taylor TORONTO, ON–A new ONN era begins with the launch of Nonprofit Law Ontario ONN is so excited to share that Nonprofit Law Ontario is now a project of ONN. The timing couldn’t be better as ONN celebrates our tenth anniversary of incorporating as a nonprofit organization on …
SickKids staff lounge named in recognition of redtag.ca’s pledge to raise $1.5M
TORONTO, ON–redtag.ca and its parent company H.I.S.-Red Label Vacations have entered a multi-year agreement to raise $1.5M to support the Labatt Family Heart Centre at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). The Labatt Family Heart Centre at SickKids is among the top three heart centres in the world, driving innovation …
How AI is Helping Pet Rescue
Staff A new AI tool was put to use for the first time during National Adoption Week here in Canada. PetSmart Charities of Canada and Deutsch LA supported animal welfare organizations with AI Tool Rescue Writer ahead of National Adoption Week. Rescue Writer helps staff and volunteers write compelling bios …
Strength in the Numbers
Evaluating Volunteers and Employees By Michael Brooke Many non-profits, like their for profit counterparts, think about the power of evaluation. This is especially true when it comes to highlighting strengths and how exactly people operate when it comes to performing tasks. There are several valuable reasons for using tests, including …
Social Media Trends to Watch in 2024
By Janessa Bishop Whether you’re a social media guru or just a casual scroller, keeping tabs on the latest trends can be a full-time job. While the never-ending algorithm changes and platform updates may seem overwhelming, the opportunity for brands to create compelling content and connect with their target audiences …
Women in Philanthropy: A Study in Foundational Support
Staff The new report released from TD Wealth examines the critical and growing role women are playing in Canada’s charitable sector. With wives, partners and daughters set to inherit $1 trillion over the next decade, women are a driving force in Canadian philanthropy. The new report, Trust and Transformation: Canadian …