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Why every family office needs a philanthropic consultant
One of the joys of having significant wealth is the satisfaction that comes with being able to one day give some or all of it away—either through sustained philanthropy over a lifetime, or in the form of an estate gift. But while many wealthier families in Canada trust a family office to manage their financial, […]
A Canada Gives donor story: An award program inspired by a love for B.C.’s rugged beauty
This is the second 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 installment–an award program like no other in Canada. Dennis Perry grew up enjoying the wilderness of British […]
Why a private foundation is often costlier to run than a DAF
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 […]