
Column: A Question of Generosity, with Paul Nazareth ( aka The Generosity Guy)
It’s Bud the spud from the bright red mud Rolling down the highway smiling The Spuds are big on the back of Bud’s rig (‘cause) They’re from Prince Edward Island – Stompin’ Tom Connors by Paul Nazareth As a kid, my immigrant parents gave us a powerful gift in the …

Welcoming 2025 and Looking Ahead
Leadership – Kathleen Provost By Kathleen Provost As a professional fundraiser people often ask me how can you stay so optimistic? The field of philanthropy is full of challenges and there are so many factors that can impact our profession as fundraisers. I do believe there are always challenges, yet …

Embracing Family Philanthropy and Estate Planning Conversations
WEALTH MANAGEMENT – LEANNE KAUFMAN By Leanne Kaufman Estate planning conversations are difficult. We don’t want to think about our loved ones passing, and we don’t like to speak of our own potential incapacity or demise. Money, too, can be a taboo topic. It’s no wonder many families avoid these …

The World Around Us – Fundraising in Norway is Something Very Special
One detail makes Norway stand out when it comes to fundraising for charity: One Sunday every year, almost every Norwegian donates to the same organisation. Linda Haltbrekken (pictured) is Director of Fundraising and Communications in Plan International Norway and knows more than most about what makes Norwegians willing to share. …

Five Donor Relations Tips for Shy People
The Hand’s On Fundraiser – Mary Cahalane By Mary Cahalane Does wading into a room full of strangers terrify you? Are you sure you’ll have nothing to say? Afraid you’ll embarrass yourself with your tied-up tongue? Never fear. I’m an introvert who likes people, but I find the idea …

Five Lives: What We Do – November/December 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. Kelsey Barker is the Program Manager and Volunteer & Community Engagement for the Vancouver Food Runners. Kelsey brings her years of experience in …

An AI Roadmap for Philanthropy in 2025
By Jean Westrick As grantmaking organizations increasingly explore how AI tools can transform the way we work in civil society, the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG) recently released results from a global survey of grantmakers in our 2024 State of Philanthropy Tech report. Reflecting the technology and operational reality for …

The Real-Time Rail: Where Are We Now?
By Jude Pinto Since announcing renewed momentum with a stronger path forward earlier this year, Payments Canada and our delivery partners, CGI, IBM and Interac, have made significant progress on the Real-Time Rail (RTR). In late summer, we successfully commenced the build of the real-time clearing and settlement component of …

The Art, Maths, and Science of Staff Appreciation
By Tsvetelina Hinova We all know instinctively when we are happy at work and employers value continuity and stability so having a contented workforce is a win-win for any business or organisation. In today’s economy, with historically low levels of unemployment, remote working and disparate workforces often spread across borders …

How Nonprofits Can Benefit from the Sports Team Effect
By Brian Williamson Nonprofit organizations and sports teams might seem worlds apart at first glance, but beneath the surface lies a shared set of challenges: resource constraints, the need to foster teamwork, the money they make is in direct correlation with outward success, and the relentless pursuit of ambitious goals …