Plaques In Philanthropy – Animals in War
This memorial includes three plaques and a statue, as well as animal footprints in the cement. For centuries, animals have demonstrated an enduring partnership with humans during times of war. They have served as means of transportation, beast of burden, messengers, protectors and mascots. Still today, dogs use their unique, …
Do Whatever You Think Is Right With It
Wealth Management – Leanne Kaufman By Leanne Kaufman “Do whatever you think is right with it.” That was the instruction David “Sandy” Gottesman left for his wife, Dr. Ruth Gottesman, along with a stock portfolio worth billions. You may have read about this story in the news. Initially …
Five Lives: What We Do – March/April 2024
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. Heather Norris has been the President and CEO of the Ottawa Network for Education since 2019. Last year, the Ottawa Network for Education invested …
The Segments Within our Sector – The Next Genus of Donors
Leadership – Kathleen Provost By Kathleen A. Provost, CFRE, MAdEd As a professional fundraiser I often wonder how to better engage with different segments of the population. There are many generational divides in society and being an “older” Generation X’er, I often seek new ways to relate to …
Why Your Brain Loves Stories
The Hand’s On Fundraiser – Mary Cahalane By Mary Cahalane I was in high school. It was the highly-anticipated movie event of a lifetime. None of the theaters nearby were showing it — yet. But my friends and I were determined. We located a theater 40 minutes away. But …
How Life Insurance Helps Charities, Private Foundations and Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) Today and Tomorrow
The Accidental Philanthropist® – Mark Halpern By Mark Halpern, CFP, TEP, MFA-P When people think about Life Insurance, they generally focus on the death benefit — the large lump sum that goes to beneficiaries after an insured person passes away. But what they don’t know is that Life insurance can …
The AI Revolution Arrives at Your Nonprofit: A Guide for Leaders
INSIDE AI – George Irish By George Irish The winds of change are blowing, and this time they carry the scent of artificial intelligence (AI). Once confined to science fiction, AI is rapidly transforming our world — and the nonprofit sector is not immune. For nonprofit leaders, AI offers …
A Path Toward Futureproofing Volunteering in Canada
By Dr. Megan Conway and Christine Trauttmansdorff “Don’t it always seem to go, you don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone.” Joni Mitchell penned those words 50 years ago to caution us about the existential threat posed by unchecked urban development. Today, that same refrain is being sung in …