Laudes Foundation launches to accelerate the transition to a just and regenerative economy
ZUG, Switzerland–Laudes Foundation launches today with the aim to address the dual crises of climate breakdown and inequality that endanger nature and jeopardize the safety and dignity of countless communities around the world. The same human ingenuity that has brought unparalleled prosperity to many is being called on now to …
MogoSpend designed to have a positive impact on the planet
Prepaid Visa card earns cashback while also helping offset carbon footprint VANCOUVER, ON–Mogo Inc., one of Canada’s leading financial technology companies, today announced the launch of its new digital spending account, MogoSpend, with Mogo Visa* Platinum Prepaid Card. This is the first product of its kind designed to help Canadians …
Canada Strong campaign begun to collect funds for Flight 752 victims
TORONTO, ON–Mohamad Fakih, President of Paramount Fine Foods and Founder of the Fakih Foundation, has launched a campaign to collect funds for the victims of Flight 752. Moved by this tragedy and wanting to pay tribute to the lives lost, many Canadians have been learning the names of the victims …
CARE CANADA WELCOMES BARBARA GRANTHAM AS NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO
OTTAWA,–After a comprehensive international search, the CARE Canada Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Barbara Grantham will join the organization as President and Chief Executive Officer. Barbara, who was President and CEO of the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation, is an executive with more than 30 years of …
Is Blockchain Moving to the Mainstream?
Moving to the mainstream, and into the donor universe? By Monica Eaton-Cardone The J.P. Morgan Chase blockchain-based Interbank Information Network (IIN)’s launch of the JPM Coin digital currency has sparked renewed international interest in both cryptocurrency and blockchain1. The company recently announced that 220 banks have signed on to IIN, …
The Future of Mail: Fundraisers Take Note
THE FUTURE OF MAIL MARKETING, CIRCA 2025 By Brendan Read Is the “past is prologue”, as William Shakespeare wrote in The Tempest? Or, on that vein, is “history bunk”, to paraphrase Henry Ford? Measures of both views might be the right answer, for while history may set the stage it …
Polar Bear Dippers ring in a new decade and bring clean water to communities in Rwanda
Courage Polar Bear Dip surpasses fundraising target of $120,000 for World Vision’s clean water projects MISSISSAUGA, ON–Thousands of excited spectators descended on Bronte Beach in Oakville today to cheer on the over 700 courageous dippers as they took the icy plunge into Lake Ontario and a new decade, with a …
Fourteen new Order of Canada Appointments are for philanthropic work
OTTAWA, ON–Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada has announced 120 new appointments to the Order of Canada. The new member list includes 5 Companions (C.C.), 38 Officers (O.C.), and 77 Members (C.M.). Recipients will be invited to accept their insignia at a ceremony to be …
21st annual CP Holiday Train raises more than $1.49 million and 238,393 pounds of food
CALGARY, AB–The 21st annual Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train wrapped up another successful year touring North America, sharing toe-tapping music and supporting more than 170 communities along CP routes. While final numbers are still being calculated, more than C$1.49 million was raised and 238,393 pounds of food have been collected …
FlightHub Donates Food, Gifts to West Island Mission and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the West Island
MONTREAL, QC–FlightHub doesn’t reserve its charitable involvement exclusively for the holiday season. However, at this time of year, it becomes even more critical to participate in initiatives that really make a difference in people’s lives. That’s why each holiday season, FlightHub partners with the West Island Mission and Big Brothers, …