AFP is pleased to see one of its key legislative priorities—a capital gains tax exemption for gifts of private shares and real estate—included in the 2015 federal budget. Under current law, donations of private shares and real estate to registered charities and other qualified donees can give rise to taxable capital gains. The federal budget… Read more »
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Defining Moments That Matter for Your Event Participants
. Jessica Lewis, Fundraising Innovation Consultant, hjc With all the buzz surrounding the Boston marathon this week, it brings back memories of my last race in New York in November. I caught the marathon bug a few years ago, running my first one in Toronto in 2012 and then Chicago the following year. After running Chicago,… Read more »
Highlight Your Impact in AFP/Globe and Mail Special Philanthropy Supplement
AFP and The Globe and Mail are partnering to produce “Donors and Volunteers: The Heart of Philanthropy,” a special supplement that will showcase the incredible work being done by individual philanthropists across the country. Canada’s charitable sector provides countless services and programs to Canadians across the country. From healthcare to poverty relief, education to… Read more »
Time, Talent and Treasure: Canadian Women in Philanthropy
By Kimberley MacKenzie If you take a moment to close your eyes and imagine your ideal major donor what do you see? Do see a man in a suit sitting at a desk? Or, do you envision the woman who volunteers at your charity once a week doing whatever needs to be done? Women have… Read more »
Ethics panel Co-hosted by AFP’s Ethics Resources Committee and the Canadian Centre for Ethics and Corporate Governance
On February 25, the Ethics Resources Committee of AFP’s Greater Toronto Chapter hosted a first-ever ethics panel breakfast at The Albany Club with our partners from the Canadian Centre for Ethics and Corporate Governance. Development professionals and private sector executives gathered together to participate with leaders in corporate giving and volunteering to discuss ethics… Read more »
Back to Basics with Personal Face-to-Face Interaction
Marc Ralsky, Director, Community and Donor DevelopmentOntario SPCA “We paid our dues from back in the day.” “I am 10 or 20 years into my career.” “I don’t have to talk to donors or see them or call them.” “We can just shoot them an email.” My sense is a lot of us in the sector… Read more »
The Agenda with Steve Paikin: Charity Goes Viral
The Agenda with Steve Paikin: Often, it starts with a tragedy, illness, or fueling an ambition. Then it goes viral, raising thousands of dollars for someone in need or for a particular cause. This is the new world of direct giving. But as we see more personal crowdfunding, questions are raised about why we give, how… Read more »
Soliciting and Stewarding Foundations Grants:
5 Common Mistakes to Avoid
Cynthia Foo, Grants Manager, Environmental Defence As a contract and full-time fundraiser who has specialized in both giving and soliciting grants, I’ve come across a few misconceptions on what encourages foundations to give. Here are some common mistakes and what you can do to correct them: 1. I shouldn’t contact the foundation to pitch our work because…
Is Ambition a Four-Letter Word?
Laura Champion, Donor Relations Coordinator – Direct Response Crohn’s and Colitis Canada At almost 30 I still want to change the world. I want to make a difference in people’s lives and I still truly believe that I will do that in my chosen career as a fundraising professional. Some would call me naïve and others… Read more »
AFP Foundation for Philanthropy—Canada Receives $400,000 Boost to Expand Diversity and Inclusion Efforts
The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada has received a multiyear grant, valued at $403,674, from the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade to create a fellowship program that will support and train fundraisers from diverse backgrounds. This is the second grant that the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada has received from… Read more »
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