A Tech Response to Crisis
By Malcolm Burrows There has been a lot of handwringing about the coming charity apocalypse. Canadian charities are facing the most challenging operating environment in at least 80 years. But in any crisis there is opportunity and help. The greatest opportunity for fundraising charities lies, not surprisingly, in online technology. …
Seen, Heard & Noted
An annual holiday tradition since 1964, Canada Post has released new stamp issues to help Canadians make their cards and letters more festive. This season’s stamps feature the work of Nova Scotia folk artist Maud Lewis. Once again this year, Canadians can make their mail merrier with their choice of …
Whose Face on the Five?
Two-thirds support replacing Wilfred Laurier as current face of the currency OTTAWA, ON–Sir Wilfred Laurier, Canada’s 7th Prime Minister, has graced the nation’s sky blue five-dollar bank note for almost 50 years. First appearing in 1972, the days of Laurier (also the namesake of a Coast Guard icebreaker, Wilfrid Laurier …
Mondou Mondon Campaign raises $425K for the Mira Foundation
Mondou Surpasses its Objective; Since 2015, the Quebec family-run business has donated a grand total of $2,025,000 to the Mira Foundation MONTREAL, QC–Mondou says $425,000 was raised over the last few weeks as part of the 6th edition of the Mondou Mondon campaign for the MIRA foundation! The 2020 edition of …
PIA Law will match donations made to The Frontline Fund in efforts to raise $100,000
TORONTO, ON–PIA Law’s new charitable giving campaign for the holiday season partners with The Frontline Fund, a coalition of over 165 hospital foundations across Canada, to raise urgently needed funds in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. PIA Law will match all confirmed donations to The Frontline Fund, up to …
What donors should consider when choosing a charity for their holiday giving
Why financial metrics are not all they’re cracked up to be when evaluating a charity By Gena Rotstein and Richard Ouellette As we near the time of year that charity rating reports come out, and people’s pocketbooks open. In the wake of the WE Charity scandal perhaps it is time …
Multi-media Campaign Addressing the Impact of Gender-Based Violence on Canadian Society
Aura Freedom Launches Relentless Resilience TORONTO, ON–Funded by the Government of Canada, Aura Freedom has launched Relentless Resilience, a bold multi-media awareness campaign based on a 155 page report of the same name published by Aura Freedom in February of 2020. Relentless Resilience will educate Canadians on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) …
New investment of $1.5 million for wetland in Quebec
Ducks Unlimited, Canadian Government invest in wetland conservation in Quebec OTTAWA, ON–Canadians are fortunate to have an abundance of nature right in their backyards: a gift that comes with a tremendous amount of responsibility to protect it. The Government of Canada is working with partners across the country to protect …
CHARITY INTELLIGENCE RELEASES ITS 2020 TOP IMPACT CHARITIES
Toronto, ON–Charity Intelligence released its 2020 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 …
Canadian Charity Bolsters Youth Creative Writing Workshops with Funding Boost
Toronto, ON–Toronto-based, 100 percent volunteer-led youth education charity, Ripple Foundation, has received $5000 in grants collectively from The Excellence in Literacy Foundation (ELF) and S.M. Blair Family Foundation to bolster its free creative writing programs to encourage creativity and literacy in youth across Canada. Equipped with the funding, Ripple Foundation …