The World Around Us – Canadian Geographic Adventures
Canadian Geographic Adventures is once again taking readers off the magazine’s pages and into the field with its 2023 Designated Travel Collection. It includes two of its newest members, Adventure Canada and CMH Summer Adventures. With a focus on making Canada better known to Canadians and to the world, the …
Charity Lawyers Don’t Recommend
WEALTH MANAGEMENT – MALCOLM BURROWS By Malcolm Burrows I recently spoke to an estate lawyer who told me she would never recommend certain charities to clients. Why? Because of the way these charities treated estate trustees. Some charities are unduly litigious, grind on fees, and are obstreperous about releases. It’s …
New Rules of Engagement
Exploring the work-life intersection LEADERSHIP – By Kathleen A. Provost, CFRE, MAdEd As a professional fundraiser, I often question how I can be at my best while trying to build relationships with others. I have this notion that this global pandemic should be teaching us something about our way of …
A Community of Connections
THINKING OUT LOUD – By Maryann Kerr I’ve been thinking a lot about unity, community and connection. One of my favourite people (FP) was recently diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer. Once FP had informed closely held family, friends and coworkers and the initial sharing was complete I was tasked …
Little Known Strategies for Charitable Giving
THE ACCIDENTAL PHILANTHROPIST By Mark Halpern, CFP, TEP, MFA-P By any measure, we live in an age of instant information. The answers to many of life’s questions are just a Google query away. You probably have a smartphone or computer within arm’s reach. Correction: I meant to say “disinformation”. Much …
Towards an Inclusive Economy
By Dr. Lorna Read Can a post-pandemic economy be an inclusive economy? It can be — if we are prepared to focus our attention on ensuring economic equity for women, specifically those from underserved communities. It’s no secret that women were the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Women lost …
Inside Canadian Fundraising: The Status of Our Sector
A Special Report By David Benjamin Each year, the charitable sector is challenged to adjust and respond to a unique combination of economic, social, political, and environmental influences. Within the last year, Canadian organizations have shown strength despite years of exceptional challenges, with 53 percent of respondents exceeding fundraising targets …
Recent Scandals in the Sector Point to a Need for Greater Transparency
By Mark Blumberg Unfortunately, we have less transparency today in the non-profit and charity sector than we had 15 years ago. Both the Conservative and Liberal Federal governments have whittled away at transparency in the non-profit and charity sector. Here is the Blumbergs’ Pre-Budget Submission for the 2023 Canadian Federal …
Recipients of the Award for Innovation in Mental Health and Addictions Care
The recipients of the Council of the Federation (COF) Award for Innovation in Mental Health and Addictions Care. Presented in each province and territory for innovative initiatives that positively impact mental health and addictions care, the award recognizes individuals and organizations excelling in the field. “On behalf of all Premiers, …
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. Francine Negre Laroche is excited for the opportunity to be the Vice President of TAVA, serving it’s members and connecting with Volunteer Managers …