The World Around Us – The Tree People of California
Born from the efforts of a teenager over 50 years ago, TreePeople inspires and supports the people of Southern California to come together to plant and care for trees, harvest the rain, and renew depleted landscapes. Through a unique model, they listen to, equip, and train volunteers to green urban …
TELUS Community Boards Reach Milestone of $100 million in Donations to Canadian Charities
Staff TELUS and the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation have supported more than 9,000 charitable programs through its Community Boards, granting over $6 million annually. Now, the TELUS’ Community Board program has reached $100 million in donations to local charities across the country. Funded by the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation®, TELUS’ …
What could longevity mean for giving?
WEALTH MANAGEMENT – LEANNE KAUFMAN By Leanne Kaufman We know that lifelong donors are common in Canada, and that many individuals accelerate their charitable endeavours after retirement as a way to find purpose, connect with community and establish their legacy. Indeed, philanthropy is often an integral part of retirement planning. …
Top 10 Websites to Get Free Stock Images For Nonprofits
By Colin Hunter Finding the right images can make all the difference for your nonprofit’s website, flyers, or social media. However, budget constraints often limit the ability to buy high-quality pictures. Luckily, there are plenty of websites that offer free stock images, which are perfect for nonprofits. These resources can …
Haste Makes Waste
Leadership – Kathleen Provost The time needed for strong collaborations As a professional fundraiser I have observed that we are more and more busy; whilst more and more siloed. I worry about this “businesses syndrome” because it does not offer us the time to come together and learn how …
Bringing Together Nonprofits, Charities and Businesses to Empower and Educate
By Michael Brooke It’s remarkable how our experiences in volunteering can have such a profound impact on our lives. Several years ago, I volunteered at Evergreen Hospice in Thornhill, Ontario. But the experience was more than just rewarding; it gave me great insights into how to help my father deal …
Your Donor Retention How-To
The Hand’s On Fundraiser – Mary Cahalane By Mary Cahane First, why does donor retention matter? Ah, donor retention. We talk about it often. But why does it matter? Acquiring new donors is hard and often expensive. (You still need to do it.) So not doing all you can to …
Philanthropic Plaques – The Celtic Cross
The Celtic Cross that is the logo of Irish Heritage Quebec is an image of the Celtic Cross that stands in Artillery Park on McMahon Street in Quebec City. The Cross is a gift to the people of Quebec in memory of their generosity and compassion during the period of …
Tax Changes Highlight Value of Philanthropic Planning
The Accidental Philanthropist® – Mark Halpern Tax changes highlight value of philanthropic planning By Mark Halpern, CFP, TEP, MFA-P On June 25, 2024, the capital gains inclusion rate rose from 50 percent to 66.67 percent for individuals’ realized capital gains over $250,000 and corporations’ and trusts’ realized capital gains from …
Five Lives: What We Do
Each issue Foundation Magazine provides a mini-profile of five people whose work and commitment make Canada a more liveable country. We thank them for their service. Rosalind Lockyer is the Founder and CEO of the Paro Centre for Women’s Enterprise in Windsor, Ontario. With twenty years of working as …