This short fact sheet answers some basic questions that you may be asked about a community foundation and your impact in the community. This document also provides a few simple steps that can help in opening the doors, telling the story, and ultimately getting a second opportunity to continue the conversation.
Over the past two years, 10 Community Foundations across Canada have worked together with Green Shield Canada to develop and evaluate a corporate philanthropy partnership model that builds on the strengths and resources of each. This model is collaborative and anchored by shared values. A toolkit has been developed to support Community Foundations of all…
Developing trusting and collaborative relationships can yield many benefits – but it does take time. Taking time up front to consider how this will advance your foundation’s strategy and impact is important – considering if this is where your resources of time and energy are best directed. In the spirit of collaboration and learning, this…
This ‘Lightning Talk’ will share the gendered impact of COVID-19 through first-person perspectives. We will hear from: Anuradha Dugal, Senior Director, Community Initiatives & Policy, Canadian Women’s Foundation Nadine Sookermany, Executive Director, Women’s Health Clinic Deepa Mattoo, Director Legal Services at the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic
This 30-minute ‘Lightning Talk’ will focus on grantmaking with principles and practices of equity in times of emergency. It will be a conversation between Kate Kroeger, the Executive Director of the Urgent Action Fund for Women’s Human Rights, and Jess Tomlin, Co-CEO of the Equality Fund, and will be followed by a Q&A session. This…
Approaches and strategies around managing your investments during these challenging times. Featuring Andrew Johnson from Mawer Investment Management and Lars Boggild from Vancity Community Investment Bank.
These facts and figures collected in 2018 from community foundations provide an overview of the rich diversity and collective impact of our network.
Scholarships, bursaries and awards are an important part of many community foundations’ funding cycles. This webinar will review the definitions, considerations and processes in managing these funds and working with educational institutions. Presenter: Darlene Chrapko, Director, Awards and Scholarships, Calgary Foundation
Foundations are welcome to download this free infographic that gives a visual overview of the giving process to prospective donors.
This resource answers some of the more common questions relating to cross-border giving.