Philanthropy

Remembering Fran Deacon

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Fran Deacon, wife of our founder and champion of Toronto Foundation, recently passed away. Sheā€™s been a force for so long that itā€™s hard to imagine her gone, but hers is indeed a life to be celebrated and emulated.Ā  A life-long volunteer, FranĀ believed that giving back was everyone’s obligation. She liked to say (and we […]

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Fran Deacon, wife of our founder and champion of Toronto Foundation, recently passed away. Sheā€™s been a force for so long that itā€™s hard to imagine her gone, but hers is indeed a life to be celebrated and emulated.Ā  A life-long volunteer, FranĀ believed that giving back was everyone’s obligation. She liked to say (and we

Investing with Toronto Foundation

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Curious to learn about how we invest our funds and what sets us apart? Watch the three videos below to learn more about our investment expertise, governance, beliefs and principles. Each video explores key concepts that help you better understand how we manage investments and what you can expect as a fundholder. Whether you’re a

Investing with Toronto Foundation Read More Ā»

Curious to learn about how we invest our funds and what sets us apart? Watch the three videos below to learn more about our investment expertise, governance, beliefs and principles. Each video explores key concepts that help you better understand how we manage investments and what you can expect as a fundholder. Whether you’re a

A Legacy of Learning and Impact: What Drives the Kirpalani Family’s Giving

Donor Stories, Philanthropy / /

ā€œI donā€™t think my mom could have imagined what things would come from this.ā€Ā  Anish Kirpalani is referring to the $60,000 gift that the Sheila Kirpalani Foundation is making to Visions of Science, an organization that offers equitable access to STEM education for youth. For Anish, his wife Pooja and their family, it’s a chance

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ā€œI donā€™t think my mom could have imagined what things would come from this.ā€Ā  Anish Kirpalani is referring to the $60,000 gift that the Sheila Kirpalani Foundation is making to Visions of Science, an organization that offers equitable access to STEM education for youth. For Anish, his wife Pooja and their family, it’s a chance

The environment: There are always important conversations to be had

Discover Community Organizations, Philanthropy / /

Some folks wonder what progress can be achieved in cities and many of us question how momentum can be gained. So what happened when we gathered two formidable leaders, several long-time philanthropists and the environmentally curious for an intimate conversation in June 2024? Energy lifted and new connections were made, because caring for our climate

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Some folks wonder what progress can be achieved in cities and many of us question how momentum can be gained. So what happened when we gathered two formidable leaders, several long-time philanthropists and the environmentally curious for an intimate conversation in June 2024? Energy lifted and new connections were made, because caring for our climate

Legacy planning made simple: Top takeaways

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Author: Nicola Hives, Director, Growth Strategy at Toronto Foundation Despite their importance, most fundholders havenā€™t created long-term wishes for their fund. If you pass away or are unable to make decisions, these wishes function as guidelines for the Foundation to manage your fund. On May 14th we hosted fundholders and professional advisors in the office

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Author: Nicola Hives, Director, Growth Strategy at Toronto Foundation Despite their importance, most fundholders havenā€™t created long-term wishes for their fund. If you pass away or are unable to make decisions, these wishes function as guidelines for the Foundation to manage your fund. On May 14th we hosted fundholders and professional advisors in the office

2023 REFLECTIONS FROM SHARON AVERY, PRESIDENT AND CEO, TORONTO FOUNDATION

Philanthropy, What's-up / /

Something clicked in 2023. Our novel research on loneliness the year prior drove our galvanizing campaign on the Power of Us, bringing fresh focus, energy and momentum, and informing all our future work. (More on that in a minute.) But feeling confident about looking forward is only possible because weā€™re proud of our progress as

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Something clicked in 2023. Our novel research on loneliness the year prior drove our galvanizing campaign on the Power of Us, bringing fresh focus, energy and momentum, and informing all our future work. (More on that in a minute.) But feeling confident about looking forward is only possible because weā€™re proud of our progress as

How you can support the environment this Earth Day

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As we mark another Earth Day, the urgency of supporting environmental organizations resonates louder than ever before. But these organizations offer hope and concrete ways for everyone to do their part. From food and nature literacy programs to fostering sustainable cities, these local champions are working tirelessly to protect our planet’s future. Now more than

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As we mark another Earth Day, the urgency of supporting environmental organizations resonates louder than ever before. But these organizations offer hope and concrete ways for everyone to do their part. From food and nature literacy programs to fostering sustainable cities, these local champions are working tirelessly to protect our planet’s future. Now more than

Future-proofing our youth: Five key takeaways

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Today’s youth are climbing an uphill battle like never before. But organizations like For Youth Initiative (FYI) are finding traction to create a brighter future. We spoke Shaneeza Nazseer Ally, executive director at FYI to understand what youth are facing and how to help advance solutions. Here are the five key takeaways.Ā  1. Youth are

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Today’s youth are climbing an uphill battle like never before. But organizations like For Youth Initiative (FYI) are finding traction to create a brighter future. We spoke Shaneeza Nazseer Ally, executive director at FYI to understand what youth are facing and how to help advance solutions. Here are the five key takeaways.Ā  1. Youth are

From high notes to high impact: a new advisorā€™s niche

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Adam Malcolm zeroed in on his philanthropic goals amid the COVID pandemic: give back to the arts where he had thrived for years and found community. Because of the pandemic, too many artists were struggling with less financial security.

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Adam Malcolm zeroed in on his philanthropic goals amid the COVID pandemic: give back to the arts where he had thrived for years and found community. Because of the pandemic, too many artists were struggling with less financial security.