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Canada Gives’ Annual Impact Report 2019 features stories of giving from coast to coast
The past year has reminded us that our Foundation clients are both extraordinarily generous and eager to make a difference at home and beyond. Indeed, Canada Gives donors’ philanthropy is both strategically targeted and focused on creating a broad, lasting impact. It would be an understatement to say that their collective giving has helped make […]
When does giving through a foundation make more sense than donating directly to a charity?
Many Canadians who donate to non-profits each year will share their generosity directly with a recipient charitable organization. So, it’s not surprising that one of the first questions they ask is why they would be better donating through their Canada Gives Foundation account instead of cutting a cheque directly to their preferred cause. After all, […]
Charitable gifting strategies as a tax and financial planning tool
This is the first in an ongoing series on using charitable giving to enhance tax and financial planning options for philanthropists. For many Canadians, a committed philanthropic journey can be long and winding—and it can often start for a variety of reasons. Some embrace giving as a means to indulge their passion for helping others […]