Team CIBC runs from coast-to-coast-to-coast and raises over $2.5M
TORONTO, ON–The 33rd annual Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure took place on October 6, bringing together 55,000 participants and volunteers, including 13,000 Team CIBC members who laced up their shoes at 53 Run sites from coast-to-coast-to-coast. This year, over $15M was raised, including $2.5M by Team CIBC. …
The Salvation Army Thrift Store Calls for Increased Donations
No One’s Home Should Be Empty’ Campaign Urges Donations of Much-Needed Household Goods TORONTO, ON–The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Canada is calling for increased donations as economic uncertainty continues to affect Canadians, driving up demand for affordable clothing and household goods. To address this growing need, the organization is …
Aeroplan’s Points Matching Week to Help Children and Their Families Flying for Essential Hospital Care is Underway
Aeroplan points donated to the Air Canada Foundation’s Hospital Transportation Program will be matched three to one by Aeroplan and its partners TD and CIBC MONTREAL, QC–This year’s Aeroplan Points Matching Week in support of the Air Canada Foundation’s Hospital Transportation Program began yesterday and will run until Oct. 13, …
Canada’s Top Breast Cancer Experts Unite to Elevate National Standards in Care
REAL Canadian Breast Cancer Alliance aims to ensure equitable access and improved outcomes for all patients TORONTO, ON–Breast Cancer Canada introduced the newly formed REAL Canadian Breast Cancer Alliance, a national coalition of leading clinical and academic professionals created to establish and drive consistent, high-quality standards in breast cancer care …
The State of Canada’s Birds 2024 report shows deliberate conservation efforts are having a positive impact
GATINEAU, QC–Birds are the most accessible and effective indicators of the health of the air, water, and land. When bird populations and their habitats are thriving, we know that people also benefit. Environment and Climate Change Canada and Birds Canada released The State of Canada’s Birds 2024 report. Findings indicate …
Funding available to support documentary heritage organizations
The call for proposals for the Documentary Heritage Communities Program 2025–2026 is now open GATINEAU, QC–Documentary heritage organizations across the country can now apply for funding for the 2025–2026 cycle of Library and Archives Canada’s (LAC) Documentary Heritage Communities Program (DHCP). LAC gives close to $1.5 million every year to …
Foresters Financial, KABOOM! partner with the Town of Ajax
AJAX, ON–Foresters Financial, the global life insurer empowering its members to do more of the good they want to do, is proud to announce that over 150 volunteers from Foresters, the Town of Ajax and the national non-profit KABOOM! created a vibrant new playspace, which will serve families in the …
U.S. Report Reveals Digital Wallets Surpass Cheques for Charitable Donations
Bloomerang’s second edition report shows the latest in donation trends across generations and what drives donors to stop giving in the U.S. NDIANAPOLIS, IN–Bloomerang, a leading donor, volunteer, and fundraising management platform, released the second edition of its Generational Giving Report. This comprehensive study, analyzes responses from more than 1,000 …
Blackbaud’s Annual Status of Fundraising Report Reveals Positive Nonprofit Income Trends Despite a Challenging Economic Backdrop
Intentional Major Donor Strategy and Incorporating Modern Technology Drive Growth TORONTO, ON–Blackbaud, the provider of software for powering social impact, today released its 2024 Status of Canadian Fundraising Benchmark Report. This report provides essential data on current fundraising trends in Canada, helping social impact professionals understand the sector and benchmark …
Food Security Now: Empowering communities with localized data to fight food insecurity
Food Security Now: Empowering communities with localized data to fight food insecurity by Anthony Musiwa Imagine waking up every day unsure if you can afford your next meal. This is the reality for one in four people in Canada. Food insecurity is when people worry about eating, compromise on the …