The Editor

By Duke Chang This is our sixth iteration of The Giving Report, a raw and honest look at the state of the charitable sector in Canada. Historically, we balance the narrative by sharing important impact stories about the vital work charities do to create societal change — but not this …

By Mary Cahalane How do you find a good story? If your organization wants to communicate well with donors — in a way that moves them to feel connected to your mission — you’ll need stories. Stories are how we relate… and have been forever. It’s a human thing. Consider …

The Accidental Philanthropist – Mark Halpern By Mark Halpern, CFP, TEP, MFA-P Strategic Philanthropy and the use of Life Insurance has been spoken about for a very long time, but it remains a narrow niche within the financial planning community. Accountants, lawyers, insurance advisors and estate planning professionals have set …

MARKETING & FUNDRAISING – SARAH CHAMBERLIN By Sarah Chamberlin As we start to shake off the last few signs of winter and welcome the sunshine back into our lives, I’m thrilled to share that the annual CAMH Sunrise Challenge is back for its third consecutive year! From May 29th to …

AURORA, ON–Small businesses are the heart of our communities, so Desjardins is giving back by granting another $3 million in GoodSpark Grants to inspiring small businesses across the country. To help them be there for their loyal customers, Desjardins is delivering $20,000 GoodSpark Grants to 150 small businesses that are …

More than half of Canadian Charities Are Unable to Meet the Growing Demand for Services More than 30% of charities report a significant drop in revenue, while 55% say they have fewer volunteers than before the pandemic, challenging their ability to deliver essential services to an estimated two in ten …

Canada’s future investment leaders strengthen their ethical acumen at ethics challenge TORONTO, ON–CFA Societies Canada announced the four student teams that have qualified as finalists in the seventh annual CFA Societies Canada Ethics Challenge. “CFA Societies Canada Ethics Challenge serves as a practical training ground for university students to debate …

Be heard – cast your vote for the best innovation to help millions of Canadians living with a chronic disease TORONTO, ON–Voting is open for Canadians to choose their favourite innovation from one of the seven finalists selected to compete at Arthritis Society Canada’s second Arthritis Ideator Awards™, a pitch-style competition …

CHARLOTTETOWN, PE–iWave has again topped the list of G2’s Spring 2023 Grid Report for Donor Prospect Research. They have remained the highest-rated solution by their clients for their level of customer satisfaction, ease of use, and likeliness to recommend ratings on G2, the world’s leading business solutions review website for …

New participating life insurance product designed to support charities is the first available in Canada Winnipeg, MB–Canada Life revealed a new, first-of-its kind in Canada, participating life insurance product designed for charitable giving. It gives clients the ability to choose a registered charity who will be both the owner and …