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A photo collage: Clockwise from top left: Stephen Jarislowsky of the Jarislowsky Foundation, Andrew Molson of The Molson Foundation, author and former senator André Pratte, book cover of Unseen Angels published by Les Editions LaPresse.

How Montreal families Molson, Jarislowsky, Pratte and others came together in a crisis

Book ‘Unseen Angels’ documents collaboration among Saputo, Bombardier, Trottier, Azrieli, Hewitt and other family foundations

June 21, 2024
Philanthropy

A photo collage of Thea Barber, left, president of the Paul Barber Foundation, set up when her father, Prophix founder Paul Barber, right, sold his business and, the same month, was diagnosed with cancer.

Entrepreneur’s family’s race against time to create foundation

The Paul Barber Foundation aims to help underprivileged and underrepresented Canadians, especially marginalized youth

February 16, 2024
Philanthropy

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Family giving: From personal tragedy to family legacy

Stories of family giving and advice on how to approach philanthropy from archive stories in Canadian Family Offices

December 22, 2023
Philanthropy

Insurance product a one-and-done gift to charity

Canada Life’s My Par Gift can create legacy gifts in a cost- and tax-efficient way, compared to giving cash, cheques and credit cards

May 25, 2023
Philanthropy

‘Religion or faith will make or break a decision to give or not give’

Faith affects how, how much and to what a philanthropic donor will give to charitable and community causes, experts say

December 20, 2022
Philanthropy

Charity: Heed the holiday spirit or give year-round?

While charities appreciate the stability of long-term financial support, and donors can maximize their impact with a roadmap, there are good reasons for one-time donations

December 9, 2022
Philanthropy

‘Spray-and-pray’ approach to charitable giving not the most effective

Drake may be a model of impulse giving, but is that the best approach to effective philanthropy?

April 19, 2022
Philanthropy

Disability programs can struggle to attract charitable donations

Less well-known initiatives have a tougher time, especially if they address the needs of a smaller group

December 9, 2021
Philanthropy

Giving is not just for Christmas: Billionaire Michael Lee-Chin’s philosophy as a parent and a philanthropist

‘This is not seasonal. This is how I live’

December 2, 2021
Philanthropy

How to avoid fallout from a donor scandal

For foundations and charities, it is important to screen donors for criminal activity, or just plain bad behaviour

August 31, 2021
Philanthropy

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