May June 2024 Issue

As part of the United Nations 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development, adopted in September 2015, the UN has recognized the importance of eradicating poverty in all forms. Poverty presents an enormous global challenge for the international community, as is a significant threat to sustainable development. In the spirit of global …

Alternative Minimum Tax (“AMT”) Reform By CAGP Staff In effect for almost forty years, AMT was introduced as a means for the government to ensure individuals and certain trusts pay at least a minimum amount of tax. AMT is an alternative tax regime where high-income earners and trusts calculate their …

WEALTH MANAGEMENT – LEANNE KAUFMAN By Leanne Kaufman It’s not uncommon in our industry to hear parents express concern about talking openly with their children about wealth — including how much of it the family has. One gentle way we often see them ease into the conversation is through charitable …

By Tracy Drenth Like many not-for-profit organizations across the country, St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s), experienced a drastic decline in the number of volunteers post-pandemic. The individuals most relied upon by our hospital were sidelined as they were deemed most vulnerable. During the peak of the pandemic, my …

Leadership – Kathleen Provost   By Kathleen A. Provost, CFRE, MAdEd As a professional fundraiser I worry about “civility” in our work, and in our society. I use the word “civility” because fundraisers in particular build relationships, and in this context, “civility” would refer to polite remarks or courtesy in …

Patricia McLean | Sarnia, Ontario Recognizing a lifetime dedicated to volunteer work and the community’s heritage, in July of 2023 the City of Sarnia unveiled a plaque honouring Patricia McLean. Family members; past and present Sarnia Heritage Committee members; and City Council representatives gathered at the Centennial Cairn and recently …

The Hand’s on Fundraiser – Mary Cahalane By Mary Cahalane It’s usually an inside job. There you are, minding your own business. Getting the job done. You know the work inside and out. Sure, there are days… and nights, when all you want is a stiff drink and a chance …

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. Diane Lacaille is the Scientific Director and Senior Scientist at Arthritis Research Canada; as well as a Professor, Department of Medicine, at the University …

The Accidental Philanthropist® – Mark Halpern   By Mark Halpern, CFP, TEP, MFA-P No one likes bad news, whether it comes in the form of a stock market correction, a rise in inflation or a drop in interest rates that cuts cash flow for retirees living on a fixed income. …

Inside AI – George Irish   By George Irish “We want to start using AI, but we don’t know where to begin.” Lately, many of my conversations with nonprofit fundraisers have started this way. I think it marks the moment where artificial intelligence (AI), including ChatGPT, has become more than …