Charities Posts

/site/assets/files/1348/social_finance.jpg

What Does Social Finance Mean for Your Preferred Charity?

Canada’s social finance market is growing, and it has the potential to significantly reshape the funding and financial landscape for charities.

Read more …

/site/assets/files/1346/donating_stock_to_charity.jpg

Donating Stock to Charity Can Enhance Your Tax Benefit

When most donors think about giving to charity, their first thought is often a gift of cash. But donating stock instead may enhance a donor’s tax benefit.

Read more …

/site/assets/files/1345/donating_retirement_assets.jpg

Strategic Giving: Donating Retirement Assets

As the global economy recovers and we all grapple with the “new normal”, many Canadians are revisiting their retirement strategies and reviewing how best to plan their philanthropic legacy.

Read more …

/site/assets/files/1342/corporate_giving_strategies.jpg

How Corporate Giving Strategies Influence Donor Behaviour

Corporate giving is a term that often intersects two points of tension, and more recently, these tensions are on the rise. As a result, many corporations are thinking (and acting) more strategically.

Read more …

/site/assets/files/1341/social_justice.jpg

The Importance of Social Justice Philanthropy and What to Consider Before Donating

Social justice philanthropy is a hot topic in the news, on social media, and among donors. Ignited by important and in some cases tragic events, marches, rallies…

Read more …

/site/assets/files/1340/family_foundation.jpg

Why Starting a Family Foundation in Canada is a Decision for the Whole Family

Making long-term charitable giving a family priority can be both rewarding and challenging. Oftentimes when a donor comes into a large sum of money…

Read more …

/site/assets/files/1338/dafs_and_charities_in_recessions.jpg

Donor Advised Funds Can Provide Relief for Charity During Recessions

It’s no surprise that charities and non-profits struggle when financial markets experience a sudden and significant decline.

Read more …

/site/assets/files/1336/donation_mathcing_programs.jpg

Donation Matching Programs Explained

A job today is much more than just a paycheque. People want to work for a company that stands for something and gives back to the community or the world in some way. For many companies…

Read more …

/site/assets/files/1335/matching_gift_best_practices.jpg

Matching Gift Best Practices for Donors and Investment Advisors

As a donor, imagine you could double your donation to the charity of your choice without having to reach back into your wallet—would you jump at the opportunity? Clearly the answer would be …

Read more …

/site/assets/files/1334/helping-during-covid.jpg

Helping During COVID-19, Together

At the time of this article, there are more than 2.5 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide.

Read more …