Karma & Cents Blog
Catch up on a selection of our latest news and learn more about Philanthropy 3.0
Giving Vehicles: Donor Advised Funds
What is a Donor Advised Fund and how does it work?
Annual Charity List – 2021
Annual charity listing
#GivingTuesday – A Cacophony of Asks
After the uncertainty that 2020 brought, we certainly welcome the hope and sense of normalcy that we’ve started to experience this year. Fortunately, the way that we invest in our community is one thing that the pandemic couldn’t take from us, and in fact, it...
The Giver’s DNA – An Interview with Mr. Murray McCann
In November 2021, seven individuals from Calgary and Area were recognized as this year’s Top 7 Over 70. One of these winners is Murray McCann.
But it’s Worth $1Million!
Protecting Donor Legacy Intentions A recent announcement by the University of Alberta stated it will be demolishing a $26Million mansion gifted to the institution in 2010. The reason cited is that the upkeep, in excess of $250K/yr and the need of $1.5Million in...
Can philanthropy change your personal brand?
Philanthropic Brand: A Case Study Just over a year ago the Sackler Family, founders of Purdue Pharma, came under brand scrutiny when it was discovered that the pharmaceutical company had purposefully misled prescribers and patients on the addictive nature of Oxycontin...
Annual Charity List – 2020
Annual charity listing
Monkey See, Monkey Do – Canada’s Charitable Sector is Broken
If the recent example of the funding relationship, and subsequent cancellation of the funding contract between WE Charity and the Canadian Federal government has showcased anything; it laid bare what most philanthropists and charity directors have known for decades – the Canadian charitable system is broken.
Can you hear me? Can you see me? The Virtual Family Meeting
Some you might remember the Hanna-Barbara cartoon, The Jetsons from the 1960/70’s. A couple generations later and we are experiencing that which was depicted in this series. From video phone meetings to tele-medicine. We have adapted our communication style to...
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