Affluent Canadians Prioritize Education, Real Estate for their Children, and Philanthropic Giving
New research report on high-net-worth Canadians reveals the priorities, concerns and blind spots related to the transfer of wealth TORONTO, ON–According to a new report on high-net-worth (HNW) households by IG Private Wealth Management (a division of IG Wealth Management), the pandemic has caused many to pause and reflect on …
New CIBC Foundation aimed at creating a more equitable society
Bank donates $70 million in fiscal 2021 to launch the Foundation with plans to grow to $155 million over time to help make ambitions real for communities TORONTO, ON–CIBC launched a new CIBC Foundation, which will serve to advance social and economic equity by creating greater access to opportunities for …
Space Enthusiasts Call for a Public Planetarium for Toronto Space Place Canada
TORONTO, ON–Space Place Canada, a community-based, Canada-wide charity, is launching an awareness and advocacy campaign to bring an iconic public planetarium to Toronto. The public planetarium will display past and current accomplishments, Canadian champions and heroes in space, the future career opportunities in the space sector for Canadians, and how …
Toyota Cars For Good Recipients get new vehicles
Three not-for-profit organizations in communities across Canada each receive a brand new Toyota vehicle equipped with optional modifications for physical accessibility TORONTO, ON–Toyota Canada announced the recipients of its national Toyota Cars For Good program, recognizing local organizations fostering inclusion through physical accessibility and breaking down barriers to movement in communities …
Men more likely to talk physical health than mental health, survey shows
TORONTO, ON–Three out of four Canadians aged 18-54 feel the men in their life are less likely than the women in their life to share their mental health concerns, according to new men’s health research released by Movember and Ipsos. The survey, which was conducted in late October, also showed …
Gore Mutual to donate $150,000 to charities across Canada for GivingTuesday
November 30 marks the 9th annual GivingTuesday in Canada CAMBRIDGE, ON–On November 30, Gore Mutual Insurance Company (Gore Mutual) will join millions across Canada and around the world to make a difference as part of GivingTuesday. This year, Gore Mutual will donate $150,000 to charities across Canada. This is 3x more …
CHARITY INTELLIGENCE RELEASES ITS 2021 TOP IMPACT CHARITIES
TORONTO, ON–Charity Intelligence released its 2021 Top 10 Impact Charities to direct Canadian donors, who are putting much greater scrutiny into their giving, to the charities making the greatest impact. Most charities claim that they “make a difference” in the lives of those they work with. Charity Intelligence’s rigorous analysis …
The World Around Us: In the U.K., A Search for Solutions to Child Poverty
Child poverty levels in the UK have been significantly lower than they are today. They are lower today in many other comparable countries. Making sure every child gets a good start in life is not only the right thing to do, it is one of the smartest investments any country …
Seen, Heard & Noted
Giant Tiger has raised more than $105,000 this year to help end food insecurity In recognition of World Food Day, Giant Tiger noted that it has raised more than $105,000 in food and funding for Food Banks across Canada so far in 2021. World Food Day is celebrated every year …
Volunteering: Past, Present and Future
By Kathleen Provost As a professional fundraiser, I am often reminded of the words of Winston Churchill: “You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give.” Why people chose to volunteer will vary from person to person. But what is true is that …