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The Giving Games: A new chapter in thoughtful philanthropy
Canada Gives is about to welcome our Foundation families to an entirely new experience—one designed not around fundraising, but around learning, connection and the craft of giving well. With Prime Quadrant as our presenting sponsor, we’re proud to host the first annual Giving Games, an invitational gathering that brings together thoughtful donors, experienced philanthropists and […]
Bringing financial-plan thinking to giving: Introducing the Philanthropic Planning Report
For Canada Gives’ Foundation families, thoughtful planning is a familiar discipline. Investment strategies are reviewed regularly with their tax and financial advisors. Long-term objectives are modelled and stress tested. Families will regularly work with their trusted advisors to make confident decisions about the future. Until recently, philanthropy has rarely been approached with that same level […]
How front-loading a Donor Advised Fund can enhance your giving legacy
For many philanthropic Canadians, charitable giving is something they do consistently, strategically and with deep personal meaning. But even the most engaged philanthropists don’t always realize that how they fund their Donor Advised Fund (“DAF”), or as we call it at Canada Gives, their Foundation account, can dramatically increase its impact over time. One of […]