The Opportunity of a Lifetime
By Kathleen Provost As a professional fundraiser, I always question myself to make sure I explore all possible options to do my best work. I ask myself: am I just repeating something I know that I am comfortable doing, or is what I am doing an innovative way of trying …
Charity Armageddon?
By Malcolm Burrows Chicken Little thought the sky was falling. From the beginning of the pandemic last winter, the doomsayers predicted that the charitable sector would be hit especially hard. We’d see mass closures and bankruptcies. But when and how? Is COVID-19 an acorn or a harbinger of charity armageddon? …
The World Around Us
An Island Paradise Confronts a Pandemic Many times, the test results for Bermuda showed no new cases of COVID-19. None. On the entire island. Just under 700 total cases since the outbreak, and 12 deaths. By early February, about ten thousand residents had been vaccinated. And help was in place …
National Gallery of Canada mourns the loss of philanthropist Donald R. Sobey
OTTAWA, ON–The National Gallery of Canada mourns the loss of Donald R. Sobey, one of Canada’s greatest cultural philanthropists who loved championing the country’s best contemporary artists and advancing the appreciation of fine art more broadly. Sobey’s contribution to the National Gallery of Canada has been invaluable. He served as …
TRF, TGWHF merge to form new legal entity
TORONTO, ON–After a long and thorough process, University Health Network’s Toronto Rehab Foundation and Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation are amalgamating to form a new legal entity. As of April 1, 2021, our new legal name will be UHN Foundation. Going forward, donors will be able to support research, …
What Was Said: Watch The Hearing of WE Charity founders speaking to the House Committee
WE Charity co-founders Craig and Marc Kielburger testified before the House of Commons ethics committee on Monday, March 15, 2021. Meeting No. 24 ETHI – Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics West Block – 035-B Monday, Mar 15, 2021 14:03 – 17:46
CanadaHelps Celebrates 20 Years of Growth and Innovation in Canada’s Charitable Sector
New 20th anniversary video series showcases the diversity of charities in Canada and their significant impact on communities across the country TORONTO, ON–CanadaHelps, the largest platform in Canada for donating and fundraising for charities online, is celebrating 20 years of growth, innovation, and support for the charitable sector. The organization’s …
Stix Brands new protection kit helps support Brain Injury Canada
$4 from each sale of Canadian company’s kits will include a donation to support Brain Injury Canada WOODBRIDGE, ON–Stix Brands International has officially launched their “Tools for the Rules” campaign with up to 20 percent of the proceeds going to Brain Injury Canada (BIC). Stix Brands is a Canadian company …
Slaight Family Foundation makes $30M Mental Health Commitment
TORONTO, ON–The Slaight Family Foundation has made a $30 million commitment to support 19 Canadian organizations offering mental health services across the country now and in the future. The initiative will provide new or enhanced services to address the growing mental health needs for some of Canada’s most vulnerable populations, …
Canada Post Community Foundation for Children accepting grant applications
More than $1 million available for youth programs across the country OTTAWA, ON–The Canada Post Community Foundation for Children is accepting applications for 2021 grants. A total of $1.17 million is available for charities, school programs and groups that serve the needs of children and youth (up to age 21). …