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From mandate to independence

Stewarding a $300M global fund for long-term public good In 2019, the Government of Canada selected Toronto Foundation as fiduciary partner for a $300 million global fund—an unprecedented effort to create a sustainable source of capital for women’s organizations and movements advancing gender equality worldwide. The mandate: to build, steward and ultimately transition a first-of-its-kind […]

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Stewarding a $300M global fund for long-term public good In 2019, the Government of Canada selected Toronto Foundation as fiduciary partner for a $300 million global fund—an unprecedented effort to create a sustainable source of capital for women’s organizations and movements advancing gender equality worldwide. The mandate: to build, steward and ultimately transition a first-of-its-kind

Toronto Foundation Named Canada’s Top Equitable Funder

We’re honoured to be named Canada’s #1 Equitable Funder in Future of Good’s inaugural list, amongst many of our respected peers. We share this recognition with those who have partnered with, pushed and guided us along the way. We’re encouraged by the recognition and will strive to keep doing better.  The ranking is meant to

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We’re honoured to be named Canada’s #1 Equitable Funder in Future of Good’s inaugural list, amongst many of our respected peers. We share this recognition with those who have partnered with, pushed and guided us along the way. We’re encouraged by the recognition and will strive to keep doing better.  The ranking is meant to

Pride Month: 15 organizations uplifting 2SLGBTQ+ communities

As Pride Month arrives, it brings with it a renewed focus on celebrating and affirming the 2SLGBTQ+ community*. Pride started as a protest. With vibrant parades and colorful festivities, today’s Pride is a time to reflect on the progress made by grassroots activism and the work that still needs to be done to ensure equity

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As Pride Month arrives, it brings with it a renewed focus on celebrating and affirming the 2SLGBTQ+ community*. Pride started as a protest. With vibrant parades and colorful festivities, today’s Pride is a time to reflect on the progress made by grassroots activism and the work that still needs to be done to ensure equity

20 Organizations shaping a more accessible and inclusive future

We’re celebrating National AccessAbility Week by honoring the contributions of Canadians with disabilities and the champions who tirelessly work to eliminate barriers in their communities. We’re highlighting organizations that embody the “nothing about us without us” principle, a powerful slogan used by disability rights activists to ensure people with disabilities are part of policy-making decisions

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We’re celebrating National AccessAbility Week by honoring the contributions of Canadians with disabilities and the champions who tirelessly work to eliminate barriers in their communities. We’re highlighting organizations that embody the “nothing about us without us” principle, a powerful slogan used by disability rights activists to ensure people with disabilities are part of policy-making decisions

Organizations Driving Gender Equality in Toronto

In celebration of International Women’s Day, we are shining a spotlight on donation-ready organizations that are advancing gender equality and inclusion in our communities. From affirming gender inclusion in the workplace to reclaiming holistic birth practices to creating gender equity in the arts these organizations play a crucial role in building a more equitable future

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In celebration of International Women’s Day, we are shining a spotlight on donation-ready organizations that are advancing gender equality and inclusion in our communities. From affirming gender inclusion in the workplace to reclaiming holistic birth practices to creating gender equity in the arts these organizations play a crucial role in building a more equitable future

Black History & Futures: 30 organizations you can support

In honour of Black History and Futures Month, we’re sharing some of the B3* organizations you should know about and support. These organizations are doing vital work in the community and paving the way to a brighter future.   *What is a B3 organization? An organization that is Black-led, Black-focused and Black-serving.   Health and wellness

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In honour of Black History and Futures Month, we’re sharing some of the B3* organizations you should know about and support. These organizations are doing vital work in the community and paving the way to a brighter future.   *What is a B3 organization? An organization that is Black-led, Black-focused and Black-serving.   Health and wellness

Gender-based philanthropy: Where did we go wrong?

In March 2023 The Philanthropist published Toronto Foundation’s Nicola Hives’ reflection on our organization’s three-year learning journey via the Trust Collective, a group of women philanthropists and community organizations serving women and girls. “We made a lot of mistakes,” she says, but we also learned some important lessons. First and foremost: “We can’t let our

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In March 2023 The Philanthropist published Toronto Foundation’s Nicola Hives’ reflection on our organization’s three-year learning journey via the Trust Collective, a group of women philanthropists and community organizations serving women and girls. “We made a lot of mistakes,” she says, but we also learned some important lessons. First and foremost: “We can’t let our

Family Can Still Come First: Leaving a Charity in Your Will

When people start writing a will, they usually have one main goal: to ensure that family members and loved ones are taken care of. This is frequently the main barrier that prevents people from leaving a legacy gift to charity in their wills, because they are concerned that it will take resources away from family.

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When people start writing a will, they usually have one main goal: to ensure that family members and loved ones are taken care of. This is frequently the main barrier that prevents people from leaving a legacy gift to charity in their wills, because they are concerned that it will take resources away from family.

Black Torontonians believe community can create change

The 2022 Toronto Social Capital Study offers important insights on the wellbeing of Black Torontonians.   Designed to assess the health of our relationships, the Study revealed stark differences in wellbeing depending on racial identity and for Black residents in particular.  As we celebrate Black History Month, we’re highlighting findings on the unique strengths and challenges

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The 2022 Toronto Social Capital Study offers important insights on the wellbeing of Black Torontonians.   Designed to assess the health of our relationships, the Study revealed stark differences in wellbeing depending on racial identity and for Black residents in particular.  As we celebrate Black History Month, we’re highlighting findings on the unique strengths and challenges

Legacy of love: One couple’s commitment to chosen family

The concept of chosen family – or close relationships with people and groups you aren’t biologically related to based on love, commitment and mutual aid – has long been one of the ways in which people find support and create community. For LGBTQ2S+ communities in particular, chosen family has often been equally as important, and in

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The concept of chosen family – or close relationships with people and groups you aren’t biologically related to based on love, commitment and mutual aid – has long been one of the ways in which people find support and create community. For LGBTQ2S+ communities in particular, chosen family has often been equally as important, and in

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