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Canada Gives donor aids relief efforts in storm-battered Bahamas
When Hurricane Dorian bore down on the Bahamas over the Labour Day weekend, forecasters warned of a potentially catastrophic storm. Their predictions proved terrifyingly accurate. The category five cyclone—which many outlets reported would have been categorized as a six if the hurricane rating system allowed—ravaged the Bahamas’ Abacos chain. To date, dozens have been […]
The right support can help philanthropists manage solicitations from charities
The joys of philanthropy become obvious almost the minute you begin giving. That’s especially true when you work closely with the charity or community cause you support through a donor advised fund, called a “Foundation account” at Canada Gives. Being able to experience and enjoy the impact of that invaluable work delivers an almost unquantifiable […]
How to choose a charity to support
Becoming a philanthropist is one of the most rewarding experiences imaginable. Being able to support one or more charities, steer a donation to achieve specific results and then watch that gift change lives is an experience that delivers an indescribable sense of fulfillment. It goes without saying that the energy that philanthropists direct into creating […]