AN INDUSTRY FIGHTS BACK: Plastics industry seeks to block federal regulations that ban single-use plastics
From a statement by Environmental Defence, a leading Canadian environmental advocacy organization that works with government, industry and individuals to defend clean water, a safe climate and healthy communities. To whit: In a move that should shock and enrage Canadians and people around the world, a group of plastic companies …
Charitable Gifts with Benefits
Wealth Management – Malcolm Burrows By Malcolm Burrows The common law of charity defines a gift as property that is “freely given without consideration”. That is, a transfer without any expectation of getting something back. It’s an ideal for giving, which often gets tattered and torn in the real world. …
Re-Inventing Learning: Questioning how we learn
Leadership – Kathleen Provost By Kathleen A. Provost, CFRE, MAdEd As a professional fundraiser, I believe our profession of fundraising is in constant evolution. If this is true, I wonder how we can unlearn and ultimately re-learn what we normally do as professionals. In my article entitled The True Profession …
Mix It Up: Blended Charitable Gifts
The Accidental Philanthropist – Mark Halpern By Mark Halpern, CFP, TEP, MFA-P Philanthropy is very important to me, personally and professionally. The Hebrew word tzedakah is part of our DNA at WEALTHinsurance.com. Often translated as “charity,” it more accurately reflects “righteousness” and “justice.” I believe that when we’re successful, …
Beyond Purpose-Driven Brands: How Marketing Can Activate Movements
By Joanne Woo “Over recent years, we’ve seen a rise in purpose-driven brands — and when done well, they create differentiation and competitive advantage. But where do brands go from there? Purpose is important, but here’s the thing: people can’t act on purpose, but they can act on movements. So …
Volunteerism: Where Do We Stand? And What’s Next?
By Carrie Brodi How do you attract, engage, deploy and retain volunteers during a two-year global pandemic while continuing to stay active in the communities that you serve? This was the question we asked various non-profits and charities across Canada. Their responses were as diverse as the country itself but …
Increased Disbursement Quota
A New Challenge for Canadian Endowments & Foundations Endowments and foundations (E&Fs) have performed well this past decade, with strong returns mostly being the norm across all major asset classes. In fact, a basic investment strategy of 30 percent Universe Bonds and 70 percent World Equity just after the …
When Fundraising Takes Flight
By Michael Brooke From a very young age, Callum Wallace has always wanted to fly. “I am pretty sure I would have a been Air Canada pilot by now, but I am red green colour blind” he confesses. “Everyone told me that I had no chance to fly.” This led …
Are Donors About to Dwindle Even More?
Are we thriving or merely surviving? New CPA Canada study examines the state of Canadians’ finances in today’s turbulent times, which may signal more difficulties for fundraisers drawing upon donations from the general public. A recent survey conducted by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) indicates that many …
Van Egmond House, Egmondville, ON. | Huron East
The historic Van Egmond House is now a museum, but wasn’t always so. The house was built in 1846 by Constance Van Egmond, the eldest son of Colonel Anthony Van Egmond. Generations of Van Egmonds lived there until 1949, at which time the house was sold and changed into apartments, …