The Editor

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 …

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 …

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 …

Mexico has a long tradition of charity. In the last 20 years, charitable organizations have expanded to include fields like the environment and human rights. However, tax incentives were limited to only a few charitable purposes, despite the emergence of organizations in new public interest fields that influenced public policy …

Sometimes an historic plaque which recognizes the volunteer efforts or donation programs that help communities aren’t about an individual but commemorate and honour a larger force—the community which pitches together with positivity, passion, and an openness to new ideas. Julie Kusiek, one of the founding members of QA Crossroads, a …

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.   Lead donor Sanjay Malaviya is a big reason for a major change in the way Paralympians are recognized and rewarded. His family foundation’s …

By Kathleen Provost As a professional fundraiser I am struggling to determine my role in the next iteration of philanthropy, to reflect our current reality. Over the last few years I have been researching and reporting back on our ever-evolving sector as it transforms post pandemic. I was inspired by …

By Mary Calahane We humans are quirky. You know fundraising is never as simple as asking for donations. Behind your ask is a world of study. We think about our language. We consider exactly what we’re asking for and why. And we keep the language clear and simple. We’re straightforward …

By Mark Halpern, CFP, TEP, MFA-P Charities often focus their fundraising efforts on current gifts received in cash, cheques and credit cards. Those are in fact the costliest and least tax-effective ways to give. There are better ways to enhance donations by facilitating smart tax planning by donors. This can …

By George Irish “We tend to overestimate the effect of a new technology in the short run and underestimate its effect in the long run.” This insight, by technology futurist Roy Amara during the microcomputer revolution of the late 20th century, sheds some light on where we find ourselves in …