Our Focus

Administration & Finance

Belonging

Belonging is at the heart of building stronger communities and a more cohesive, inclusive country. It intersects with all aspects of community life and connects to some of today’s most…

Climate Change

Communications & Marketing

Community Data

Data is vital to community foundations, who mobilize and share community knowledge through programs like Vital Signs. Timely, accurate and local data helps focus public conversation, inspire civic engagement and…

COVID-19

It is a difficult moment for communities in Canada and around the world. We understand that the impacts of this crisis are profound across your community and for many areas…

Equity

Fund Development

Future of Philanthropy

Community philanthropy must continue to evolve to meet the opportunities and challenges of our twenty-first century world.

Impact Investing

Community foundations and others in the philanthropic sector are increasingly making impact investments to unleash the power of their capital for good. Through impact investments, foundations can target positive social…

Indigenous Rights

Reconciliation and strengthening Indigenous rights are not an Indigenous issue. They are Canadian issues. Community foundations are in a unique position to support Canada’s efforts towards reconciliation and to shape…

SDGs

The Sustainable Development Goals are a blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. Through the SDGs, community foundations are connecting their local efforts to a broader…

Youth

Community foundations are supporting youth-led community initiatives and involving young Canadians in everything from philanthropic giving to bridging the divide between indigenous and non-indigenous young people.