Van Egmond House, Egmondville, ON. | Huron East
The historic Van Egmond House is now a museum, but wasn’t always so. The house was built in 1846 by Constance Van Egmond, the eldest son of Colonel Anthony Van Egmond. Generations of Van Egmonds lived there until 1949, at which time the house was sold and changed into apartments, …
Are Donors About to Dwindle Even More?
Are we thriving or merely surviving? New CPA Canada study examines the state of Canadians’ finances in today’s turbulent times, which may signal more difficulties for fundraisers drawing upon donations from the general public. A recent survey conducted by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) indicates that many …
When Fundraising Takes Flight
By Michael Brooke From a very young age, Callum Wallace has always wanted to fly. “I am pretty sure I would have a been Air Canada pilot by now, but I am red green colour blind” he confesses. “Everyone told me that I had no chance to fly.” This led …
Increased Disbursement Quota
A New Challenge for Canadian Endowments & Foundations Endowments and foundations (E&Fs) have performed well this past decade, with strong returns mostly being the norm across all major asset classes. In fact, a basic investment strategy of 30 percent Universe Bonds and 70 percent World Equity just after the …
Volunteerism: Where Do We Stand? And What’s Next?
By Carrie Brodi How do you attract, engage, deploy and retain volunteers during a two-year global pandemic while continuing to stay active in the communities that you serve? This was the question we asked various non-profits and charities across Canada. Their responses were as diverse as the country itself but …
Beyond Purpose-Driven Brands: How Marketing Can Activate Movements
By Joanne Woo “Over recent years, we’ve seen a rise in purpose-driven brands — and when done well, they create differentiation and competitive advantage. But where do brands go from there? Purpose is important, but here’s the thing: people can’t act on purpose, but they can act on movements. So …
Mix It Up: Blended Charitable Gifts
The Accidental Philanthropist – Mark Halpern By Mark Halpern, CFP, TEP, MFA-P Philanthropy is very important to me, personally and professionally. The Hebrew word tzedakah is part of our DNA at WEALTHinsurance.com. Often translated as “charity,” it more accurately reflects “righteousness” and “justice.” I believe that when we’re successful, …
Re-Inventing Learning: Questioning how we learn
Leadership – Kathleen Provost By Kathleen A. Provost, CFRE, MAdEd As a professional fundraiser, I believe our profession of fundraising is in constant evolution. If this is true, I wonder how we can unlearn and ultimately re-learn what we normally do as professionals. In my article entitled The True Profession …
Charitable Gifts with Benefits
Wealth Management – Malcolm Burrows By Malcolm Burrows The common law of charity defines a gift as property that is “freely given without consideration”. That is, a transfer without any expectation of getting something back. It’s an ideal for giving, which often gets tattered and torn in the real world. …
Seen, Heard and Noted
Canadians adore their companion animals, and today nearly 60 percent of homes in Canada now include pets. Pets improve the lives of their people by boosting their physical and emotional wellness, yet millions lack access to even the standard veterinary care needed to maintain long, healthy lives. PetSmart Charities of …