The Editor

LEADERSHIP – KATHLEEN A. PROVOST, CFRE, MAdEd As a professional fundraiser, I often wonder how we can understand the generosity of so many different people. I find myself not just wondering why people give, but why do they choose to give in a particular way. In my 30-year career, I …

WEALTH MANAGEMENT – MALCOLM BURROWS Student awards are one of the most popular charitable purposes, especially in estates.  Donors often strongly identify with the life changing benefit of direct educational funding to students. Named scholarship funds are often named and constitute part of the donor’s legacy. Educational awards are such …

Surely, we all not only love the ocean and all the marine life in it, but we are beginning to feel a sense of desperation about the spaces that cover most of our mother earth. The flow of waste, destructive fishing practices and plastic pollution destroy the marine environment and …

By Susanna Ray The term “AI” has been used in computer science since the 1950s, but most people outside the industry didn’t start talking about it until the end of 2022. That’s because recent advances in machine learning led to big breakthroughs that are beginning to have a profound impact …

By Jean-Marc Mangin Philanthropic Foundations Canada (PFC) is our nation’s largest philanthropic network. Together our members manage nearly half of all assets of public and private foundations in Canada. Our mission is to strengthen philanthropy — in all its diversity — towards a more just, equitable and sustainable world. As …

Vital Signs Report Meets Campaign From the Editors of Foundation Magazine. Adapted from the 2023 Toronto’s Vital Signs Report: The Power of Us. The conversation around Toronto’s Vital Signs Report has always served as a key monitor for the city’s heartbeat, but this year is different. What we learned from …

By Don Rider When asked to discuss my involvement as a community volunteer, I was reluctant because I felt the attention should be going to the worthwhile community causes and not to shine the light too brightly on individuals like me. However, when Steve said that the purpose was to …

OTTAWA, ON–Canada’s nonprofits are at a breaking point. They are facing increased demand for their services and have fewer volunteers to fill those needs. It’s time to take action to ensure the future of volunteerism in Canada. To mark the United Nations’ International Volunteer Day, Volunteer Canada is launching A …

The inter-provincial trade of non-native wildlife in Canada is largely unmonitored, while Ontario’s zoo regulations continue to fail animals and the public–WAPC TORONTO, ON–World Animal Protection Canada and the Toronto Zoo are relieved to hear the kangaroo that escaped handlers during transport to the Oshawa Zoo, has been found safe. …

Starting December 1 Season of Giving brings meaningful moments to Canadian communities TORONTO, ON–McDonald’s Canada and its independent franchisees are proud to feed and foster the communities they serve. To show their thanks, McDonald’s Canada is launching the Season of Giving starting today. This program includes a series of moments …