Dairy Farmers of Canada launches new consumer rewards program
Foundation Magazine
by The Editor
3d ago
OTTAWA, ON–Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) has launched a new consumer rewards program, “More Goodness,” to thank Canadians for choosing dairy products that feature DFC’s Blue Cow quality milk logo. Rewarding loyalty to dairy products made with 100 percent Canadian milk, this program supports consumers and local dairy farmers. “Canadian dairy farmers are amongst the most trusted professionals in the country, working day in, day out to feed the nation,” said David Wiens, president of Dairy Farmers of Canada. “Our farmers not only produce high-quality milk, but they do so under some of the most st ..read more
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Ipsos Poll: Only 56 Percent of Canadian Donors Plan to Claim Charitable Contributions on 2023 Income Tax Returns
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by The Editor
2w ago
Despite being able to receive as much as a 49 percent tax credit, almost one-third say they won’t be claiming charitable donations on 2023 income tax returns TORONTO, ON–CanadaHelps, the country’s largest platform for donating and fundraising online, today released the results from a new Ipsos poll that suggests many generous Canadians could be missing out on the financial benefits of charitable giving this tax season. According to the poll, only 56 percent of those Canadians who made charitable contributions last year intend to claim the charitable tax receipts on their 2023 income tax return ..read more
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HP Announces 2024 Digital Equity Accelerator to Drive Global Digital Inclusion
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by The Editor
1M ago
MISSISSAUGA, ON–In an effort to bridge the global digital divide and foster inclusive opportunities, HP Inc. and the HP Foundation invite submissions for the 2024 Digital Equity Accelerator. 2022 Digital Equity Accelerator Alum eSTEM Morocco (CNW Group/HP Canada) The program offers 10 selected nonprofit organizations a USD $100,000 grant, HP technology (~USD $100,000 value), and six months of virtual training to scale digital equity solutions focused on educational, healthcare, and economic opportunities. HP will accept applications until March 1, 2024, and organizations in Canada*, Brazil ..read more
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Recognizing frontline nonprofit staff: towards a National Day of Recognition
Foundation Magazine
by The Editor
1M ago
“Bringing visibility to the invisible weavers of our social fabric.” By Raksha M. Bhayana, CEO and Michele Fisher, Communications Advisor, Bhayana Family Foundation Here in Canada, we are fortunate to have the second largest non-profit sector in the world. Two and a half million people work in our nation’s nonprofits and charities1, doing the miraculous work of caring for some of our most vulnerable citizens, engaging youth in arts and sports, knitting together proud communities, and much more. At the Bhayana Family Foundation, we have had the privilege of honouring 1600 exceptionally committe ..read more
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CanadaHelps Achieves Major Milestone, Surpassing $3 Billion Raised in Support of Canadian Charities
Foundation Magazine
by The Editor
1M ago
CanadaHelps Achieves Major Milestone, leading platform for donating and fundraising sets sights on a new era of online giving, tripling total dollars raised since 2018 TORONTO, ON–CanadaHelps, the country’s largest platform for donating and fundraising online, has marked a new milestone, reaching $3 billion raised since its founding in 2000. This includes more than $400 million raised on its online giving platform in 2023. Of the funds raised in 2023, more than $180 million was over the holiday giving season (November and December). “As a fully self-funded charity, CanadaHelps has pulled off w ..read more
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ONN Launches Nonprofit Law Ontario Initiative
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by The Editor
1M ago
By Cathy Taylor TORONTO, ON–A new ONN era begins with the launch of Nonprofit Law Ontario ONN is so excited to share that Nonprofit Law Ontario is now a project of ONN. The timing couldn’t be better as ONN celebrates our tenth anniversary of incorporating as a nonprofit organization on February 11, 2024. This story begins when the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA) was first introduced. We often refer to it as our “founding and forever” issue. ONCA was the burning platform that created the spark for ONN – a cross-sectoral issue that affected all nonprofits incorporated in Ontario a ..read more
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SickKids staff lounge named in recognition of redtag.ca’s pledge to raise $1.5M
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by The Editor
1M ago
TORONTO, ON–redtag.ca and its parent company H.I.S.-Red Label Vacations have entered a multi-year agreement to raise $1.5M to support the Labatt Family Heart Centre at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). The Labatt Family Heart Centre at SickKids is among the top three heart centres in the world, driving innovation that consistently leads to better outcomes for patients with heart disease. As part of the multi-year agreement, SickKids has granted redtag.ca an exclusive naming opportunity for the staff lounge, to recognize redtag.ca’s continued commitment. “At redtag.ca, we believe in th ..read more
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World Around Us
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by The Editor
1M ago
Mexico has a long tradition of charity. In the last 20 years, charitable organizations have expanded to include fields like the environment and human rights. However, tax incentives were limited to only a few charitable purposes, despite the emergence of organizations in new public interest fields that influenced public policy and had significant impact. For more than a decade, organizations therefore pushed for a law that recognized the social importance of civil society activities. STOCK/WILDPIXEL In 2004, the Federal Law for the Promotion of Activities Undertaken by Civil Society Organiza ..read more
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Five Lives: What We Do
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by The Editor
1M ago
Each issue Foundation Magazine provides a mini-profile of five people whose work and commitment make Canada a more liveable country. We thank them for their service.   Lead donor Sanjay Malaviya is a big reason for a major change in the way Paralympians are recognized and rewarded. His family foundation’s donation allowed The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) to create new program that will recognize Canadian Paralympians for podium performances, providing a financial reward for medals won at the Paralympic Games.  An initial $8 million endowment created by CPC’s philanthropic part ..read more
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Behind “It Takes a Society”: The Power of Collective Action.
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by The Editor
1M ago
We spoke to Pamela Mollica, EVP Marketing & Communications, and Mitchell Praw, Director, Brand Marketing, about the recent launch of the new ‘It takes a society’ brand platform for the Canadian Cancer Society. Here’s what they shared: FOUNDATION: The Daffodil and the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) brand has a lot of legacy, equity, and brand power in Canada.  What was the pivot point that signaled it was time for a brand refresh? Pam: You’re right, we have a very strong and recognizable brand in Canada and are working hard to keep awareness of CCS high.  Since our last brand refre ..read more
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