Uncategorized

Black and Indigenous Futures Fund: A new program shifts paradigms

Discover Community Organizations, Indigenous Toronto, Philanthropy, Uncategorized / /

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 […]

Black and Indigenous Futures Fund: A new program shifts paradigms Read More »

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

The new Good to Give Guide is here

Uncategorized / /

Last fall the Toronto Social Capital Study revealed that Torontonians are not well, civic engagement has plummeted and a staggering 300,000 amongst us say they have no one to turn to. Based on those insights, we’re profiling 14 donation-ready organizations who are rebuilding social capital and creating systems change together. Five of the 14 are our 2022

The new Good to Give Guide is here Read More »

Last fall the Toronto Social Capital Study revealed that Torontonians are not well, civic engagement has plummeted and a staggering 300,000 amongst us say they have no one to turn to. Based on those insights, we’re profiling 14 donation-ready organizations who are rebuilding social capital and creating systems change together. Five of the 14 are our 2022

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.

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

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

Advancing Equality, Discover Community Organizations, Philanthropy, Toronto Insights, Uncategorized / /

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

Black Torontonians believe community can create change Read More »

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

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

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

Small Gifts, Big Impacts Read More »

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

Our well-being depends on rebuilding social capital

Funding & Grants, Philanthropy, Uncategorized / /

Opinion by Jamison Steeve, Chief Strategy Officer, YMCA of Greater Toronto After almost three years of pandemic measures, from social distancing to virtual events, we’re learning just how distant and isolated Torontonians feel today. Toronto Foundation, the Environics Institute and 16 other partners, including the YMCA of Greater Toronto, recently released the 2022 Toronto Social

Our well-being depends on rebuilding social capital Read More »

Opinion by Jamison Steeve, Chief Strategy Officer, YMCA of Greater Toronto After almost three years of pandemic measures, from social distancing to virtual events, we’re learning just how distant and isolated Torontonians feel today. Toronto Foundation, the Environics Institute and 16 other partners, including the YMCA of Greater Toronto, recently released the 2022 Toronto Social

Social isolation is a growing concern in Toronto

Funding & Grants, Philanthropy, Uncategorized / /

Opinion by Sharon Avery, President & CEO, Toronto Foundation We surveyed more than 4,000 Torontonians to find out how they’re doing in the wake of the pandemic and what’s clear is a lot more of us are isolated. As many as 300,000 Torontonians rarely or never feel they have someone to depend on when they

Social isolation is a growing concern in Toronto Read More »

Opinion by Sharon Avery, President & CEO, Toronto Foundation We surveyed more than 4,000 Torontonians to find out how they’re doing in the wake of the pandemic and what’s clear is a lot more of us are isolated. As many as 300,000 Torontonians rarely or never feel they have someone to depend on when they

Beyond Granting: Five Key Takeaways

Advancing Equality, Philanthropy, Uncategorized / /

On October 27, 2022, two local impact investing experts hosted other sector leaders to talk about the latest trends, where they see the sector headed— and whether we can bridge the worlds of venture capitalism and philanthropy. Here are 5 takeways:    1. Identify the barriers According to Philanthropic Foundations Canada, limited assets are allocated

Beyond Granting: Five Key Takeaways Read More »

On October 27, 2022, two local impact investing experts hosted other sector leaders to talk about the latest trends, where they see the sector headed— and whether we can bridge the worlds of venture capitalism and philanthropy. Here are 5 takeways:    1. Identify the barriers According to Philanthropic Foundations Canada, limited assets are allocated

Social enterprises can apply for the Investment Readiness Program

Toronto Foundation Supports Social Enterprises in Toronto, York and Durham Through the Investment Readiness Program

Funding & Grants, Philanthropy, Uncategorized / /

Please note: Applications for the Investment Readiness Program are now closed.   The Investment Readiness Program is helping social purpose organizations explore, grow and flourish across the country, empowering them to develop along the path from great ideas to becoming investment-ready. Toronto Foundation is thrilled to again be partnering with Community Foundations of Canada and

Toronto Foundation Supports Social Enterprises in Toronto, York and Durham Through the Investment Readiness Program Read More »

Please note: Applications for the Investment Readiness Program are now closed.   The Investment Readiness Program is helping social purpose organizations explore, grow and flourish across the country, empowering them to develop along the path from great ideas to becoming investment-ready. Toronto Foundation is thrilled to again be partnering with Community Foundations of Canada and