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Does Your Organization Need an Endowment Policy?

Do you Need an Endowment Policy? As part our work, we are often asked by…

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Should We Have an Endowment Fund?

As mentioned in a previous article, the meaning of endowment in Canada is a fleeting…

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So What Exactly Is an Endowment?

Endowment is one of the most misunderstood terms in our charitable sector.   Given the fact…

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Fiduciary oversight of charitable investments

Endowment funds have the opportunity to make a difference in how charities fulfill their missions….

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Random Thoughts on Philanthropy in Canada

Let’s stop comparing ourselves to Americans when it comes to charitable giving. It is true…

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Corporate Giving: The Decision-Making Process

In the past, I have attempted to dispel some of the basic tenets of corporate…

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Corporate Giving: Don’t Call it Philanthropy

There are many myths and erroneous assumptions about how corporations manage their community investments. The…

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Canada’s Charities Deserve Better

It’s time to have a frank discussion about charities and their administrative and fundraising costs….

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Building an Endowment Fund: How Do We Get Started?

Over the last few years, both donors and fundraisers have had the opportunity to consider…

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Are Endowments a Lost Soul?

The endowment is a bit of lost soul. It’s a term with no true legal…

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The Disbursement Quota Rules: Looking Back on the 2010 Changes

The Disbursement Quota is a hot topic in the charitable world.   There are strong advocates…

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Impact of Donor Advised Funds on Canadian Philanthropy: A 2010 Perspective

Over the decade, the influx of commercial donor-advised funds (i.e. DAFs operating under the brand…

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Fundraising Strategies

In many sophisticated fundraising organizations, there is still a sharp dichotomy between major and planned…

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Street Fundraising

So you’re strolling down Queen Street West in downtown Toronto searching for a new pair…

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INVESTMENT GOVERNANCE MODELS FOR CHARITIES – WHAT WORKS BEST FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION

I’m a huge fan of our wonderful charitable sector. That’s no secret.  Charities always try…

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Teen Philanthropy in Canada

Teenagers. You know all about them. Those lazy creatures of social media whose only interest…

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Testamentary Giving Options (Outside of a Will)

While a charitable bequest in your Will is an easy and very effective way to…

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Professional Advisors Can Change the World

You have the power to change the world. This article is about charitable gift planning.  …

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How a Charity Can Cultivate Professional Advisors

Most gift planners recognize the importance of cultivating relationships with the local “allied professional” community…

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