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6 ways we help take the stress out of your legacy planning

Donor Stories, Philanthropy / /

Writing a will can be a costly and difficult process – but it doesn’t have to be. Toronto Foundation offers innovative resources and structures that can simplify your philanthropic legacy planning in your will.

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Writing a will can be a costly and difficult process – but it doesn’t have to be. Toronto Foundation offers innovative resources and structures that can simplify your philanthropic legacy planning in your will.

Reflecting on a long-overdue community foundation family reunion

Philanthropy, What's-up / /

The anticipation was palpable as 750 community foundation peers and supporters met in-person for the first time since 2019, at the aptly themed #Reconnect2023, biennial Community Foundations of Canada (CFC) Conference.

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The anticipation was palpable as 750 community foundation peers and supporters met in-person for the first time since 2019, at the aptly themed #Reconnect2023, biennial Community Foundations of Canada (CFC) Conference.

Gender-based philanthropy: Where did we go wrong?

Advancing Equality, Funding & Grants, Philanthropy / /

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

Black and Indigenous Futures Fund: A new program shifts paradigms

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Conceived in 2020 at a time of collective racial reckoning, the Black and Indigenous Futures Fund became a reality when we reached out to several donors to explore how best to mobilize philanthropy to tackle inequality in new and creative ways. A group of seed donors committed to a new way of doing philanthropy based

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Conceived in 2020 at a time of collective racial reckoning, the Black and Indigenous Futures Fund became a reality when we reached out to several donors to explore how best to mobilize philanthropy to tackle inequality in new and creative ways. A group of seed donors committed to a new way of doing philanthropy based

5 tips: Writing a will for community impact

Donor Stories, Philanthropy / /

When it comes time to write a will, the main goal for many is making sure their loved ones are taken care of. But for those who have chosen to leave a legacy gift to charity in their wills, their potential impact reaches much further.  In conversation with Legacy Leaders and Toronto Foundation legacy experts,

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When it comes time to write a will, the main goal for many is making sure their loved ones are taken care of. But for those who have chosen to leave a legacy gift to charity in their wills, their potential impact reaches much further.  In conversation with Legacy Leaders and Toronto Foundation legacy experts,

Reconnect 2023 Conference

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Community foundations and nonprofit organizations from around the world are coming together in Toronto on June 1 and 2 for the largest philanthropic gathering in Canada. Together with Community Foundations of Canada, we are hosting the Reconnect 2023 conference – our first in person national conference since 2019. It is an opportunity to reconnect with

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Community foundations and nonprofit organizations from around the world are coming together in Toronto on June 1 and 2 for the largest philanthropic gathering in Canada. Together with Community Foundations of Canada, we are hosting the Reconnect 2023 conference – our first in person national conference since 2019. It is an opportunity to reconnect with

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

Advancing Equality, Donor Stories, Philanthropy, Uncategorized / /

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

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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

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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

Advancing Equality, Donor Stories, Philanthropy, Uncategorized / /

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

Small Gifts, Big Impacts

Advancing Equality, Donor Stories, Philanthropy, Uncategorized / /

A commonly held misconception about leaving a legacy gift to charity is that it’s only worthwhile if you have substantial funds to give. Many don’t even consider it because they feel their gift won’t be big enough to make a difference. In fact, a gift of any size can have a transformative impact – especially

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A commonly held misconception about leaving a legacy gift to charity is that it’s only worthwhile if you have substantial funds to give. Many don’t even consider it because they feel their gift won’t be big enough to make a difference. In fact, a gift of any size can have a transformative impact – especially

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