Events calendar

Fundholder Event

As one of our most popular gatherings ever, this invitation-only, event is designed to bring together our community partners and donors to connect through several rounds of informal conversations in a musical chairs-like format.

At Toronto Foundation, we are in the rare position of working with both high-impact community organizations and committed donors and know how important it is to bring together these often, disparate groups. When connections are forged and relationships are strong, real change can be possible and it often starts with a conversation!

“It was simultaneously productive, informative and a ton of fun!”

“I LOVED this event. It was great to connect with both the philanthropists and my fellow community organizers.”

If you wish to participate, there’s nothing you’ll need to prepare in advance. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to meet some incredible people making a difference in our city.

Format:

Registration will start at 3:30 pm with the event starting at 4:00 pm (light refreshments will be served)

Several rounds of ‘musical chairs-style small group convos’ between community organization leaders and donors

Mingling – so the convos can continue!

Other:

This event will only work if those who’ve signed up can actually attend, so we ask you to please treat your confirmation as a firm yes!

If you are joining us, we will send a reminder email with all the details needed to help ensure the event runs smoothly for everyone.

If an in-person event is not possible, we will run the session on-line and really hope you will join us virtually.

Fundholder Event

Back again for our third year, this session is about impact beyond granting. It’s where charitable giving merges with traditional investing in a new, purpose-driven paradigm. Some refer to it as producing a double bottom line where social and financial outcomes are equally valued. We call it progress.

Public Event

Hear about the latest research we’ve produced uncovering vital insights on the health of our city and quality of life for its residents.

How does social trust, social networks, and civic connection combine to create the essential “lubricant” for societies to function? In the 2nd edition of the Toronto Social Capital Study, we pick up on the landmark research publication conducted four years ago to see what has changed since then. Social capital is one of the rare cross-cutting measures that is as relevant to mental health as it is to arts and culture or environmental activism. Join us for a conversation on the findings, which will help enhance the work of thousands of community organizations working on the frontlines and inform critical public policy too.