Community ProgramsCorporate Philanthropy

Canadian grassroots projects celebrate a successful year of aiding their communities

TORONTO, ON–Kia Communities in Motion, a transformative grassroots initiative, in collaboration with Community Foundations of Canada, have been working alongside seven local charities and non-profits throughout year two of the program to support innovative projects that foster inclusivity, promote movement, and drive positive change in communities across the country. The …

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Fundraising EventsGames + Gaming

STARS Lottery: Helping Save Lives and Shaping the Future of Critical Care

CALGARY, AB–STARS is on a mission to ensure that no one goes without critical care that could save their life – no matter who they are or where they live. From a single helicopter to a network of highly skilled professionals providing care in the air, on the ground, or …

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Donation ProgramsLeadership

Global welcomes one of the ‘Cookie Queens of Canada’ as Senior Consultant

Global welcomes one of the ‘Cookie Queens of Canada’ as Senior Consultant in Dunnville, Ontario TORONTO, ON–There are some fundraisers you deeply admire, and Penny Banks is certainly one of those individuals. Penny wears her fundraising heart on her sleeve. She connected with Global Philanthropic Canada in 2022 when she …

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Industry News

Charity Intelligence Releases 2023 Top Impact Charities

TORONTO, ON–Charity Intelligence released its 2023 Top 10 Impact Charities to help Canadian donors find charities making the greatest impact. Most charities claim that they “make a difference” in the lives of those they work with, but it is very difficult for donors to tell how much of a difference …

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AwardsEducation ProgramsVolunteers

Phil Spencer, 20-year Volunteer, Former Board Chair, Recognized by OMA

Toronto Railway Museum’s Top Conductor honoured with prestigious Volunteer Service Award of Excellence TORONTO, ON–Toronto Railway Museum (TRM), the historic railway museum in stall 17 of the iconic Roundhouse building managed by the non-profit Toronto Railway Historical Association, is proud to announce Phil Spencer, the visionary behind the TRM’s inception …

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AIData Analytics

iWave Launches Generative AI with the Acquisition of Nonprofit Operating System

Charlottetown, PEI– iWave, the industry’s top-rated fundraising intelligence provider, is delighted to announce the acquisition of Nonprofit Operating System (NonprofitOS), a revolutionary generative AI platform designed by fundraisers to assist fundraisers. This acquisition will make iWave’s world-class fundraising insights more actionable so nonprofit organizations can expand their reach, more actively …

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September October 2023

Five Lives: What We Do

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. Alicia Smith is the Executive Director of Dyslexia Canada. After an extensive national search in 2022, the Board of Directors selected Alicia to take …

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September October 2023

The Many Supporters of the Wye Marsh

Recognition for philanthropists whose donations contribute to keeping a wildlife refuge alive Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre is a not-for-profit, charitable organization spanning 3,000 acres of National Wildlife Area and Provincially Significant Wetlands and woodlands in Tay, Ontario in the Heart of Georgian Bay. These wetlands are home to a number …

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Industry News

The #1 Superpower That Will Make Sure You Stand Out

In a time of virtual everything, and Chat GPT, the superpower that you can hone that will ensure you are appreciated at work is very…human. By Stefanie Ince Clients come to me for coaching for a variety of reasons. Often its to gain clarity on next steps, sometimes its to …

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September October 2023

Donations Support Award-Winning Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum for Tens of Thousands of Students

Western Canadian Energy partners with Classroom Champions, raising $3.6 million By Staff The international charity, Classroom Champions, based in Calgary, Alta, that focuses on social and emotional learning (SEL) accomplished a fundraising achievement of $3.6M raised by a group of Western Canadian energy companies. The group aptly named, the “Energizing …

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