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 […]
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’ […]
Working with dedicated philanthropists is one of the many privileges of being a part of the Canada Gives team. So, too, is seeing the creative ways that our donor clients strive to make a lasting difference in their communities. That passion is not only inspiring, but drives us to constantly seek out new strategies to […]
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 […]
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 […]
There have been many articles written in recent years about Canadians becoming less engaged in charitable giving. Coast to coast, the overall dollar sums making their way into the non-profit sector has, indeed, been in steady decline for some time. While this may be playing out across the population as a whole, our experience and […]
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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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