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What 2026 Will Demand from Canadian Philanthropy
.The calendar has turned, and with it comes a fresh wave of strategic planning, board retreats, and budget approvals. But 2026 is not simply an extension of the past few years. The landscape of Canadian philanthropy is shifting in three fundamental ways: Flow of...
Beyond the Annual Report: Why Money Doesn’t Equal Impact
One of the biggest misconceptions I see among donors and family offices is that impact scales linearly with dollars. It doesn’t.
When STARS Align: How Bequests Creates Lasting Legacies
On a beautiful fall day in Calgary, we stepped into the STARS Air Ambulance hangar. The vibrant red helicopter, poised for immediate action, seemed to hum with purpose. Our guest, the executor of our client’s estate, was visibly moved as our clients, life-long...
2025 Charity List
Each year we publish a Charity List of reviewed organizations to coincide with GivingTuesday. Giving Tuesday is an annual global movement of generosity. This year, for GivingTuesday, we highlight two client stories, one is a site visit to Stars Air Ambulance and the...
It’s time to Get S#!t Done!
Whitepaper case study on national sentiments regarding mega, venture and market philanthropy in Canada.
Aligning Passions with Legacy: Donating Collectables
Three Key Considerations for Donating Art or Collectibles As a Canadian philanthropist considering donating a piece of art or another collectable, here are three key factors to keep in mind: Tax Implications: Capital Gains Tax: If you’ve held the item for more...
2024 Charity List
Each year we publish a Charity List of reviewed organizations to coincide with Giving Tuesday, and the start of the holiday season. Giving Tuesday is an annual global movement of generosity. The Charity List is a compilation of organizations supported throughout the...
Sunsetting a Foundation – Impact & Grantee Relationships
Grantee-Funder relationships during the sunsetting phase are equally as important as when they start out. This post provides ways to manage the relationship during the wind-down process.
Sunsetting a Foundation – Impact
Second in a series on sunsetting a foundation. There are ripple effects to winding down a foundation; in this installment we explore the impact on NextGen leadership.
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