The Avian Virus: An Enemy of Sea Lions
A scientific analysis is thought to link migratory birds from the U.S. as responsible for transmitting the bird flu to hundreds of sea lions which have died of bird flu in Peru in recent weeks. Authorities are urging people to stay away from the beaches. More than 55,000 dead birds, …
Why the AI Robots Are Not Going to Take Your Job
By Mary Cahalane I don’t think the AI robots are taking over yet. You’ve probably heard all the buzz lately about the magic of AI. And perhaps it’s because I’m a writer, but I don’t think these are the answer to your fundraising copywriting needs… or not THE answer. AI: …
Seen, Heard & Noted
Twice as many families will have direct access to fresh food in 2023 thanks to Lufa Farms. The launch of their registered charity in order to grow their Direct Giving Program is a vital step toward improving access to fresh food for Quebec families in need is accompanied by a …
CharityCAN’s 2022 in Review and ChatGPT
By Matt Charters When I told the team I was going to write a blog post to summarize CharityCAN’s 2022, a colleague told me I should get ChatGPT to write it for me. So I did! Here’s what artificial intelligence’s preeminent chatbot had to say when I asked it to …
Estate Donations That Don’t Get Made
Wealth Management – Malcolm Burrows By Malcolm Burrows John Quinn was a corporate lawyer and Wall Street titan. A bachelor known for his many lovers, Quinn was also America’s first great modern art collector and tireless public champion. He was a friend of literary and art legends like Picasso, WB …
In Conversation with Jennifer Johnstone, Chair, AFP Canada
Jennifer Johnstone became the chair of the AFP Canada board of directors at the start of this year. The president and CEO of Central City Foundation since 2006, Jennifer’s 35-year career has focused on nonprofit leadership and community resource development. She began as the founding program coordinator with the Whistler …
Welcoming a New Era with a Human Touch
Leadership – Kathleen Provost By Kathleen A. Provost, CFRE, MAdEd As a professional fundraiser, I believe we are in the “business” of building relationships, so I always seek to better understand how to improve these human relationships. Over the last few years, I have journeyed, as many of you, through …
Historic Plaques: Isabella Binney
Isabella Binney Cogswell is commemorated with a plaque in St. Paul’s Church in Halifax, Nova Scotia but evidence of her work still abounds. An early Nova Scotia philanthropist, she was one of Canada’s earliest influences and most enduring. For example, located in Middle Sackville, Nova Scotia, Cogswell House is licensed …
Raised To Be Nice
Thinking Out Loud – Maryann Kerr By Maryann Kerr If you have not watched the film Deconstructing Karen on CBC’s The Passionate Eye1, I highly recommend it. The film documents the work of Saira Rao2 and Regina Jackson3 Co-Founders of the Race2Dinner4. Race2Dinner’s mission: … is simple — reveal the …
Five Lives: What We Do
Each issue Foundation Magazine provides a mini-profile of five people whose work and commitment make Canada a more livable country. We thank them for their service. Debbi Cosic is Founder & CEO of In2ition Realty, which held their 3rd Annual Holiday Wishes campaign which resulted in $27,430 being raised for …