Summer 2025

By Tony Maiorino For incorporated business owners, corporate giving can exist in many ways and offer a range of benefits. Looking at it from a holistic lens, we know that the act of corporate philanthropy, regardless of the form of giving, is integral for creating meaningful impact in and across …

By John Bromley Donor-advised funds (DAFs) can sound more complicated than they are. In practice, a DAF is remarkably simple: it’s an account you open to manage your charitable giving. Think of it as a kind of savings account, only this one is for giving back. In a world where …

By Arin Klug When I was a kid, I loved baseball. Whenever I saw a group of kids my age playing at the park across the street, I’d grab my glove and rush over. The only problem? I was painfully shy. I’d hover near the diamond — close enough to …

By Heather Clara Young Astute corporate philanthropists seek that sweet spot where the charity’s mission resonates with corporate values and priorities, and where the scale and profile of patron and beneficiary are a good fit. When evaluating applications for support, they also scrutinize program budgets and often require financial reporting …

By Kimberley Blease Some of the biggest challenges in legacy marketing are inspiring a supporter to have a conversation about their vision for the future, about making their own legacy gifts, or providing confirmation that a legacy gift has been included in their estate plans. For most charities, over half …

By Eric Saarvala Corporate philanthropy is a vital component of a company’s social license to operate and has become more deeply integrated with corporate responsibility, sustainability, and environmental, social and governance programs (commonly referenced as “ESG”) over the last few years. Corporate philanthropy has historically and typically operated as a …

By Julie Quenneville Canada has always punched above its weight in health care and medical discovery. From the discovery of insulin to the identification of stem cells and the development of their ground-breaking therapeutic use, some of the world’s most important breakthroughs have Canadian roots. And today, our country remains …

By George Irish We’re two years into the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and for the charitable and nonprofit sector the picture is looking alarmingly unbalanced. Big tech investors are pouring billions into silicon-valley AI startups while nonprofits are still watching from the sidelines. Many charitable organizations with tightening budgets …

By Kathleen A. Provost, CFRE, MAdEd As a professional fundraiser, I have always been fascinated with the factors and events that can shape the way professional fundraisers build relationships in our ever-evolving philanthropic sector. There is one core factor of relationship building: trust. To understand how we build trust, we …

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. COLLEEN A. SMITH CEO of FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre (PAC)   FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre (PAC) in St. Catharines, Ontario recently launched their 10th …