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Our vision is clear: Toronto can be more than a city of neighbourhoods. It can be a city of neighbours accelerating meaningful change for all. Toronto Foundation is entering the most ambitious phase in our history. By aligning our capital, research and partnerships, we are helping build a more connected city — one where people
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Our vision is clear: Toronto can be more than a city of neighbourhoods. It can be a city of neighbours accelerating meaningful change for all. Toronto Foundation is entering the most ambitious phase in our history. By aligning our capital, research and partnerships, we are helping build a more connected city — one where people
We believe Toronto’s best days are ahead of us. Our vision is clear: Toronto can be more than a city of neighbourhoods. It can be a city of neighbours accelerating meaningful change for all. Toronto Foundation is entering the most ambitious phase in our history. By aligning our capital, research and partnerships, we’re helping build
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We believe Toronto’s best days are ahead of us. Our vision is clear: Toronto can be more than a city of neighbourhoods. It can be a city of neighbours accelerating meaningful change for all. Toronto Foundation is entering the most ambitious phase in our history. By aligning our capital, research and partnerships, we’re helping build
“When we give, we gain.” This simple yet powerful idea sits at the heart of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026. As the world marks 115 years of celebrating the achievements of women, it’s an opportunity to reflect on how each of us can help move that progress forward. Progress is powered in many ways —
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“When we give, we gain.” This simple yet powerful idea sits at the heart of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026. As the world marks 115 years of celebrating the achievements of women, it’s an opportunity to reflect on how each of us can help move that progress forward. Progress is powered in many ways —
Across Canada, many private foundations are reaching an inflection point. Boards are transitioning. Administrative and compliance demands are growing more complex. Family members may be geographically dispersed, less available or uncertain about — or uninterested in — taking on long-term fiduciary responsibility. In other cases, foundations are thriving — financially and programmatically — but trustees
Across Canada, many private foundations are reaching an inflection point. Boards are transitioning. Administrative and compliance demands are growing more complex. Family members may be geographically dispersed, less available or uncertain about — or uninterested in — taking on long-term fiduciary responsibility. In other cases, foundations are thriving — financially and programmatically — but trustees
Philanthropy has long been shaped by urgency—responding to crisis, harm and need. But sustaining civic life also depends on what helps people gather, express themselves and remain open to one another. Award-winning public space expert Jay Pitter describes public joy as a form of civic infrastructure that supports collective flourishing. Her newly released book Black
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Philanthropy has long been shaped by urgency—responding to crisis, harm and need. But sustaining civic life also depends on what helps people gather, express themselves and remain open to one another. Award-winning public space expert Jay Pitter describes public joy as a form of civic infrastructure that supports collective flourishing. Her newly released book Black
A discussion guide for boards and leadership teams Why this matters For many charities, the Investment Policy Statement (IPS) is treated as a technical or compliance document—reviewed infrequently, updated incrementally and often inherited from a previous era of the organization. In reality, an IPS is one of the most powerful strategy tools a board can
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A discussion guide for boards and leadership teams Why this matters For many charities, the Investment Policy Statement (IPS) is treated as a technical or compliance document—reviewed infrequently, updated incrementally and often inherited from a previous era of the organization. In reality, an IPS is one of the most powerful strategy tools a board can
This year marks 30 years of honouring Black History Month in Canada. The 2026 national theme, “Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations: From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries”, invites us to recognize the enduring contributions of Black Canadians, while investing in the future they are building. Supporting them through donations and volunteering is a tangible way to honour Black brilliance and invest
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This year marks 30 years of honouring Black History Month in Canada. The 2026 national theme, “Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations: From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries”, invites us to recognize the enduring contributions of Black Canadians, while investing in the future they are building. Supporting them through donations and volunteering is a tangible way to honour Black brilliance and invest
Charities can—and should—be savvy investors. When organizations have the right tools, they can do more: expand programs, weather uncertainty, invest in innovation—all to create opportunities for their communities. Yet too often, charities are expected to operate within outdated funding models that prioritize short-term survival over long-term resilience. Grants and donations remain vital. But on their
Charities can—and should—be savvy investors. When organizations have the right tools, they can do more: expand programs, weather uncertainty, invest in innovation—all to create opportunities for their communities. Yet too often, charities are expected to operate within outdated funding models that prioritize short-term survival over long-term resilience. Grants and donations remain vital. But on their
Before going to the trouble of setting up your own private foundation, read more about what a donor advised fund at our community foundation can offer. Toronto Foundation Donor Advised Fund Private Foundation Start up Less than a week. No cost. Establishment and charity registration can take 6-12 months. Legal costs starting at $7,000. Minimum
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Before going to the trouble of setting up your own private foundation, read more about what a donor advised fund at our community foundation can offer. Toronto Foundation Donor Advised Fund Private Foundation Start up Less than a week. No cost. Establishment and charity registration can take 6-12 months. Legal costs starting at $7,000. Minimum