For the many wealthy Canadians who decide they want to give back in a more organized manner—often to enhance the impact of their philanthropy or because they want to involve the next generation in the process—they’ll eventually face a choice of how best to structure their charitable giving. While there are many options, it usually […]
This is the first 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 Canada Gives donor clients. In this installment, we profile CAWST–a charity that provides clean water, sanitation and hygiene services to communities in the developing world–and the […]
The COVID-19 crisis has reminded us of many things. One is the unlimited kindness and generosity of our donor client community. They’ve stepped up to support countless charities and various non-profit organizations, almost all of which have seen their fundraising efforts directly impaired by the coronavirus pandemic and related social-distancing protocols. That’s the bright side […]
With the record deficits and aggressive new program spending of the 2021 federal budget, most headlines focused on the fact that Ottawa chose not to increase income, capital gains or corporate taxes. But what got far less attention was the funding devoted to helping the non-profit sector weather (what we hope) is the final stage […]
When most of us think of sizeable charitable gifts—or in some cases an estate gift—our minds turn to well-heeled philanthropists cutting hefty cheques in support of their favourite causes. And quite often, that is the case. But as experienced donors will point out, supporting the charitable sector isn’t merely about donating cash. Virtually any type […]
A recurring theme among Canada Gives’ donor advised fund clients is the sheer joy they experience from philanthropy. They often remind us that one of the most satisfying aspects of accumulating significant wealth is having the opportunity to give it away to the causes that mean the most to them. Building a lasting legacy, preferably […]
When Tom, a successful member of Vancouver’s arts community, connected with his current advisor, who is a licensed insurance broker, it turned out to be a great match. But when the broker—who has expertise in financial planning, but works with third-party firms to manage client investments—decided to change portfolio managers, Tom worried that he would […]
When Canada Gives was founded in 2005/6, the goal was to facilitate and expand charitable grants by donors making major gifts to the not-for-profit sector; maximizing the giving experience of donors while adding value to the not-for-profit sector was our top priority. The goal was to position our fledging charity as the premier administrator of […]
What a year 2020 has been. Since mid-March, we’ve seen major disruption across virtually every facet of Canadian society as the coronavirus pandemic took hold. The charitable sector, as a whole, witnessed an immediate decline in donations even as their programs and services were relied on more heavily. Then came the lockdowns that curbed non-profits’ […]
When Giving Tuesday was first launched in 2011, the intention was to give Black Friday shoppers a convenient way to give back after spending the previous days spending on a plethora of hyper-discounted consumer goods. The day has since blossomed into a globally-recognized fundraising event (although it is still largely a U.S.-based phenomenon) with tens […]
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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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