Philanthropy

What’s driving new fund sign up in 2022 

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Trending so far: New fundholders are opting for our full range of offerings to broaden their impact—some choosing multiple funds to get started. When it comes to issues, new fundholders are bringing a passion for social innovation, education, the arts, Indigeneity, as well as animal rights and welfare.   As of mid-July, 42 Torontonians committed to […]

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Trending so far: New fundholders are opting for our full range of offerings to broaden their impact—some choosing multiple funds to get started. When it comes to issues, new fundholders are bringing a passion for social innovation, education, the arts, Indigeneity, as well as animal rights and welfare.   As of mid-July, 42 Torontonians committed to

When Umbrella Organizations Really Matter

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In my first gig as a grantmaker some years ago I spent a lot of time learning about and funding provincial and national organizations that exist to support a defined community of interest. I learned that no two umbrella organizations are the same but that there are some commonalities. For the most part they exist

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In my first gig as a grantmaker some years ago I spent a lot of time learning about and funding provincial and national organizations that exist to support a defined community of interest. I learned that no two umbrella organizations are the same but that there are some commonalities. For the most part they exist

From Reconciliation to Reciprocity: Top Five Ways to Expand Your Knowledge

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From Reconciliation to Reciprocity The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s recommendations are a foundational piece of our country’s shared history but seven years since its release, what meaningful action has taken place in philanthropy to ensure justice for Indigenous communities? As funding disparities persist and old models of giving perpetuate our past relations, how can we

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From Reconciliation to Reciprocity The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s recommendations are a foundational piece of our country’s shared history but seven years since its release, what meaningful action has taken place in philanthropy to ensure justice for Indigenous communities? As funding disparities persist and old models of giving perpetuate our past relations, how can we

Philanthropy Reset

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In the midst of pandemic upheaval, philanthropy became the story in 2020. For the first time in my 20+-year career, private philanthropy rose up as the central figure in a narrative about change. Many spoke up to call traditional philanthropy to account. Endowments were under the microscope for leaving too much money “on the table.”

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In the midst of pandemic upheaval, philanthropy became the story in 2020. For the first time in my 20+-year career, private philanthropy rose up as the central figure in a narrative about change. Many spoke up to call traditional philanthropy to account. Endowments were under the microscope for leaving too much money “on the table.”

When community and fundholders unlock potential together

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Eugenia Duodu-Addy always loved science. As a Black female scientist, that passion is what propelled her to pursue a PhD in chemistry at the University of Toronto despite the naysayers and lack of role models along the way. She joined Visions of Science hoping to break down barriers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for

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Eugenia Duodu-Addy always loved science. As a Black female scientist, that passion is what propelled her to pursue a PhD in chemistry at the University of Toronto despite the naysayers and lack of role models along the way. She joined Visions of Science hoping to break down barriers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for

Mary Rowell Jackman: a feminist’s legacy

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The most valuable asset Mary Rowell Jackman inherited from her parents was her unwavering commitment to social justice. Mary’s mother, Nellie Langford Rowell, worked with the YWCA throughout her life to support low-income and marginalized women and children. Her father, Newton Rowell, was an M.P. and lawyer who argued and won Edwards v. Canada, better

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The most valuable asset Mary Rowell Jackman inherited from her parents was her unwavering commitment to social justice. Mary’s mother, Nellie Langford Rowell, worked with the YWCA throughout her life to support low-income and marginalized women and children. Her father, Newton Rowell, was an M.P. and lawyer who argued and won Edwards v. Canada, better

How fundholders are making an impact by leaving gifts in their wills

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A will is a powerful tool to help achieve charitable giving goals, yet only 5% of Canadians leave a charitable gift in their will. Establishing a legacy at Toronto Foundation will help create the change you want to see in the world and enable you to plan for a future that reflects your values. And

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A will is a powerful tool to help achieve charitable giving goals, yet only 5% of Canadians leave a charitable gift in their will. Establishing a legacy at Toronto Foundation will help create the change you want to see in the world and enable you to plan for a future that reflects your values. And

Leveraging our assets and knowledge for a bigger impact 

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A reflection on our social impact investing between June 2020 – June 2021 As a community foundation we know full well the potential of pooling assets to deliver a more powerful impact. This year we reaffirmed that philosophy as preferred practice of collaborating with other investors – notably other foundations – on larger, and sometimes ground-breaking initiatives so that we can share the due diligence, best practices and

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A reflection on our social impact investing between June 2020 – June 2021 As a community foundation we know full well the potential of pooling assets to deliver a more powerful impact. This year we reaffirmed that philosophy as preferred practice of collaborating with other investors – notably other foundations – on larger, and sometimes ground-breaking initiatives so that we can share the due diligence, best practices and

Annual Report 2020

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Read the 2020 Annual Report The pace of work has been so hectic that we almost opted to forego this year’s annual report and just issue our financial statements. But then we started remembering all the examples of overwhelming generosity and the collaborative partnerships that enabled it – in an otherwise devastating year – and

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Read the 2020 Annual Report The pace of work has been so hectic that we almost opted to forego this year’s annual report and just issue our financial statements. But then we started remembering all the examples of overwhelming generosity and the collaborative partnerships that enabled it – in an otherwise devastating year – and

Turning a New Chapter in Philanthropy: Empowering the community leads to more informed granting

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Photo: Indigenous Land Stewardship Circle organized a Silent Action and Ceremony held at Grenadier Pond in High Park. Authors: Phylicia Davis-Wesseling is the Community Relations Officer at Toronto Foundation. Sara Krynitzki is the outgoing Manager of Community Initiatives at Toronto Foundation and incoming Director of Policy and Communications at Philanthropic Foundations of Canada. These last

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Photo: Indigenous Land Stewardship Circle organized a Silent Action and Ceremony held at Grenadier Pond in High Park. Authors: Phylicia Davis-Wesseling is the Community Relations Officer at Toronto Foundation. Sara Krynitzki is the outgoing Manager of Community Initiatives at Toronto Foundation and incoming Director of Policy and Communications at Philanthropic Foundations of Canada. These last

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