When they set out on a path to becoming engaged philanthropists, most of our Foundation account holders are entirely new to the process. They want to give back, to make a difference and, potentially, also involve their family in that life-changing experience. They’re simply not sure how to give well and make the best use […]
Advisors are often asked an important financial planning question by clients when it comes to portfolio longevity: How long will my wealth last into retirement? Do I have enough to live the lifestyle I want well into my golden years? Will my money run out before I pass away, and if not, will I have […]
The 2022 federal budget contained a proposed change that immediately caught the attention of Canada’s charitable sector—a long-discussed increase to the minimum annual disbursement quota (DQ) for charities. As we noted in a previous blog, the DQ is “the minimum calculated amount that a registered charity is required to spend each year on its own charitable […]
The crisis in Ukraine prompted Canada Gives Foundation families to step up and take action to help those affected by the war. Their desire to make a difference gained momentum almost from the minute that headlines began detailing heavy shelling and troop movements across the country. As committed philanthropists with charitable assets already available in […]
It takes a community to create lasting change. At Canada Gives, we’re honoured to spend our days working with a group of dedicated and generous philanthropists and their families, who are on a constant search for new ways to make a difference. This past year they did exactly that, and more. They not only supported […]
Part of the experience (and joy) of philanthropy is the journey of discovery. It’s about considering your (and often your family’s) core values, then determining how and where to give back. For Sabih Uddin, a retired pharmacist who built his career in the Greater Toronto Area, that process involved several years of reflection and research […]
The Canada Gives team is growing! We’re hiring a Regional Development & Relationship Manager for Western Canada to support, expand and build our services within the region. The position is part of our commitment to enhancing our concierge service experience across Canada. By establishing a dynamic presence in the West, we’ll be better equipped to […]
With Budget 2022, the federal government has proposed changes to the rules applying to the minimum annual disbursement quota, with the intended effect of increasing money flowing to and within the charitable sector. The question is: Will these changes have the intended effect, or will they simply diminish the long-term support available to charities from […]
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine shocked the world and prompted swift international recriminations. But as images emerged of devastation wrought by the war, Canada Gives Foundation account holders did as they always do in a time of crisis: they sprung into action with their generosity and desire to make a difference. To date, our Client Services […]
This is the fourth in our new Donor Connect series, an initiative designed to share giving ideas and to highlight the great work of the many not-for-profits supported by the Canada Gives’ family of foundation funders. In this piece, we highlight a Canada Gives Foundation account holder’s efforts to provide assistance to women and children […]
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Canada Gives offices are located on the traditional territory of Indigenous peoples dating back countless generations. We want to show our respect for their contributions and recognize the role of treaty making in what is now Canada. Hundreds of years after the first treaties were signed, they are still relevant today. We seek to do better, to continue to recognize, learn, and grow—in friendship and community, Nation-to-Nation.
Canada Gives Charitable Registration #83306 2144 RR0001.
You can find us in the Charities Directorate at www.cra-arc.gc.ca
Toronto | Collingwood | Edmonton
1 (844) 583-4483
Canada Gives offices are located on the traditional territory of Indigenous peoples dating back countless generations. We want to show our respect for their contributions and recognize the role of treaty making in what is now Canada. Hundreds of years after the first treaties were signed, they are still relevant today. We seek to do better, to continue to recognize, learn, and grow—in friendship and community, Nation-to-Nation.
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