We all have a personal connection to the idea of belonging. Strengthening our sense of belonging is at the heart of building more resilient communities. In several places around the world, including Ukraine, both community and belonging are collapsing — people fear for their futures. In our work, we are committed to creating communities where…
How can Community Foundations of Canada (CFC) facilitate gifts from U.S. donors into Canada? CFC provides American donors with the opportunity to donate through Friends of Community Foundations of Canada (FOCFC), is a designated 501C3 organization based in Arizona. Its tax id (EIN) is 61-1958124. American individuals, charities, and corporations and issue tax receipts that…
What is Trust-Based Philanthropy? An approach to giving that addresses the inherent power imbalances between funders, nonprofits and the communities they serve.
Part Four: Engaging the community and building an integrated public image plan. Fund Development is a team sport and includes all member’s participation in creating and implementing. But what does that look like? This 4 part series will explore the essential components of fund development strategies including building a plan that is aligned, effective and…
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…
What is intersectionality? How does it apply to me and our work at the community foundation? In this interactive webinar we explore the foundational concepts behind intersectionality and how power shows up in our everyday lives and work.
In this 30 minute ‘Lightning Talk’ we will hear stories and perspectives from leaders in the Black community of how COVID-19 is impacting Black Canadians. We will hear from: Agapi Gessesse, Executive Director of Careers Education Empowerment Centre for Young Black Professionals Evelynl Myrie, President, Afro Canadian Caribbean Association of Hamilton and District Amanuel Melles,…
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…
This 30-minute ‘Lightning Talk’ will highlight the particular challenges facing migrant workers during COVID-19. How can community foundations ensure that migrant workers, including undocumented workers, are not slipping through the cracks? We will hear from: Syed Hussan, Executive Director at the Migrant Worker’s Alliance for Change Karen Cocq, Campaigns Coordinator for Migrant Rights Network