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Small Gifts, Big Impacts

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Collaborative Philanthropy: Five Ways to Grow Your Giving

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Many people wish they could do more to help but often don’t know how. When donors come together to give to a shared fund, it’s known as a giving circle or collaborative philanthropy. Members share a common goal of increasing their impact on the issues they care about while engaging with like-minded philanthropists at the

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Many people wish they could do more to help but often don’t know how. When donors come together to give to a shared fund, it’s known as a giving circle or collaborative philanthropy. Members share a common goal of increasing their impact on the issues they care about while engaging with like-minded philanthropists at the

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

Investee Profile: SKETCH: Project Home

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Published in Fall 2021. All details reflect this time period. How SKETCH addressed skyrocketing rent in their Queen West neighbourhood to keep engaging young people, who live on the margins, through the transformative power of the arts. In 2018, after already moving three times in the same neighbourhood and investing over $2 million in renovations,

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Published in Fall 2021. All details reflect this time period. How SKETCH addressed skyrocketing rent in their Queen West neighbourhood to keep engaging young people, who live on the margins, through the transformative power of the arts. In 2018, after already moving three times in the same neighbourhood and investing over $2 million in renovations,

Investee Profile: Raven Indigenous Capital Partners

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Published in Fall 2021. All details reflect this time period. While loans and debt-based capital are sometimes available to Indigenous entrepreneurs, founders of Raven Indigenous Capital Partners believe a customized approach is essential. “We’re talking about Indigenous entrepreneurs with the potential to build up their communities,” says Paul Lacerte, co-founder of Raven. “You need to take time to build relationships and trust, within

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Published in Fall 2021. All details reflect this time period. While loans and debt-based capital are sometimes available to Indigenous entrepreneurs, founders of Raven Indigenous Capital Partners believe a customized approach is essential. “We’re talking about Indigenous entrepreneurs with the potential to build up their communities,” says Paul Lacerte, co-founder of Raven. “You need to take time to build relationships and trust, within

Investee Profile: Parkdale’s Neighbourhood Land Trust

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Published in Fall 2021. All details reflect this time period. The Preserve and Protect Guarantee Program buys rooming houses to permanently preserve local affordable housing. According to The Neighbourhood Land Trust’s research report, the Parkdale Rooming House Study, 28 rooming houses had been lost to the gentrification and renovictions between 2007 – 2017, resulting in the eviction of 350 vulnerable

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Published in Fall 2021. All details reflect this time period. The Preserve and Protect Guarantee Program buys rooming houses to permanently preserve local affordable housing. According to The Neighbourhood Land Trust’s research report, the Parkdale Rooming House Study, 28 rooming houses had been lost to the gentrification and renovictions between 2007 – 2017, resulting in the eviction of 350 vulnerable

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