Volunteer Impact: 138 Stories of Individuals in Action
BRITISH COLUMBIA Christopher McDougal Croner, Abbostford, British Columbia For the past 50 years, Christopher McDougal Croner has been delivering meals to clients in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside neighbourhood as a volunteer driver with the Health and Home Care Society of BC’s Meals on Wheels Program. His dedication not only ensures the …
Some Serious Thoughts About Giving Tuesday
By Jennifer Robins I’m sitting here at my home office in mid-August writing this article, soaking up every last drop of the summer weather, family BBQs and visits to the beach. Even as we enjoy the last few days of this wonderful season, if my inbox is any indication, I …
Plaques which honor philanthropy: Dr. William T. Grenfell & the International Grenfell Association
The Grenfell Plaques Site is situated behind Grenfell House Museum on Tea House Hill, overlooking the Town of St. Anthony in Newfoundland. It is the burial site of Dr. Wilfred Grenfell, his wife and four of their medical missionary colleagues, whose cremated remains are entombed in a large boulder to …
Top Tips for Successful Mobile Fundraising Events
By Ella Jacques As we emerge from 16 months of lockdowns and distancing, Givergy’s ambition is to ensure that each and every client sees a seamless and successful return to live events. Part of this means helping fundraisers understand one of the most powerful, yet underused tools at their disposal …
Cadillac Fairview updates Philanthropic Strategy Aimed at Combating Social Isolation
Company’s philanthropic commitment guided and inspired by eight charitable partners – fostering human connection across Canadian communities TORONTO, ON–Cadillac Fairview has redefined its philanthropic approach, reaffirming its Purpose of Transforming Communities for a Vibrant Tomorrow. CF is proud to collaborate with eight charitable organizations with a common goal to create …
Futurpreneur’s Black Entrepreneur Startup Program Celebrates Milestone, Gets $1 million
The Funding Collaboration with RBC, with Additional Loan Financing from BDC, Supports the Black Business Community in Canada TORONTO, ON–Futurpreneur announced a new funding partnership with the Government of Ontario, with a $1 million commitment in the Fall Economic Statement presented by Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy. This funding will …
Sustainability Study Sparks Conversation About Direct Mail, Greenhouse Gases
A groundbreaking study that is the first step in developing carbon-neutral direct mail marketing AURORA, ON–-A recent study of the greenhouse gas emission sources in the direct mail industry, commissioned by Steve Falk and Prime Data Inc, uncovers the sources of emissions – from a tree in the forest to …
Charity Hub turns excess inventory into $40K in donations
TORONTO, ON–The Charity Hub, a social enterprise that transforms excess and obsolete inventory from corporations into charitable funds, has announced its latest charity recipients who collectively received over $40,000 CDN in donations. The money, which was raised through the liquidation of excess inventory by TCH, has been donated to multiple …
Nature Conservancy welcomes new chair, six newcomers to board
Toronto, ON–Leading non-profit conservation organization the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) appointed Mike Pedersen as chair of its Board of Directors. Pedersen first joined NCC in a volunteer capacity in 2017. For the past two years, he has served as vice chair. He succeeds Elana Rosenfeld, CEO of Kicking Horse …
Canadian Philanthropy Commitment on Climate Change opens for Signature
MONTREAL, QC–A first-of-its-kind funder pledge, which calls on Canadian foundations and philanthropic actors to signal their commitment to act on climate change, has launched today. The pledge, entitled The Canadian Philanthropy Commitment on Climate Change, launches ahead of the annual UN climate conference, COP26, which opens in Glasgow, Scotland on …