December 21, 2009
AHP Study - Expect Charitable Donors to Keep Giving Through Long-Term Pledges

According to a study by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, expect charitable donors to keep giving through long-term pledges in 2010.
To read the article, please click here.

November 16, 2009

Imagine Canada - Stretch Tax Credit for Charitable Giving

In October 2009, Imagine Canada proposed increasing giving levels across the country and broaden Canada’s charitable donor base by presenting their "Stretch Tax Credit for Charitable Giving" proposal to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance.
To learn more about the Imagine Canada's Stretch Tax Credit for Charitable Giving, please click here

August 11, 2009

Charity endowments have difficulties in a downturn

Last fall when stock markets were in free-fall, the media were filled with stories about devastated charity endowments. These long-term investment funds had lost up to 35 per cent of their capital. Many of the largest charities and foundations reduced or suspended payouts. At a time when society needed the support the most, Canadian charities lost billions.
To read the entire Vancouver Sun article, written by Malcolm Burrows, please click here.

August 10, 2009

Smart Giving - Financial Post Magazine

It's not surprising that the recent recession has affected the number of cheques we are writing to support our favorite charities. According to Community Foundations Canada, donations are down 37% compared to a year ago. But fortunately there are other ways to satisfy our philanthropic desires that don't hit our pocket books quite so directly.
To read the entire article, written by Karin Mizgala, please click here.

July 15, 2009
Parents see beneficial link between volunteering and education

As reported in a new Canadian survey, many parents see a link between education in the classroom and volunteerism in their communities. According to their parents, 28% of above average students are already involved in activities with local charitable organizations, and an additional 24% of parents say that they are interested in getting their children involved or that their children have expressed this interest themselves. Parents whose children are performing at an above average level in school and are involved in their local communities nearly unanimously agree (97%) that this community involvement helps their children succeed both inside and outside the classroom. Furthermore, 27% of parents whose children volunteer report that their children’s charitable activities makes them want to be more involved in their communities as well.
Text taken from Charity Village, Village Vibes.

July 09, 2009
The Canada Revenue Agency issues new guidance for charities on fundraising

The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of National Revenue and Minister of State (Agriculture and Agri-Food), announced the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) new guidance on fundraising.
As the federal regulator for charities, the CRA has developed guidance on fundraising to support registered charities to comply with reporting requirements related to fundraising, and encourage them to self-assess their fundraising activities.
“The new guidance on fundraising continues the CRA’s commitment to ensuring registered charities understand and comply with their obligations under common law and the Income Tax Act,” said Minister Blackburn. “It aims to enable organizations to meet their legal obligations while implementing their fundraising activities in support of their charitable purposes.”
To read the entire article, please click here.

July 06, 2009
CAMH receives $5 million donation

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health received a generous donation of $5 million from the estates of Ken Thomson and his sister Audrey Campbell. The donation will enable the expansion of CAMH’s existing services through the creation of a new inpatient centre which will be part of CAMH’s pioneering redevelopment project.
To read the entire article, please click here.

June 18, 2009
Red Cross to Increase Preparedness

OTTAWA - While the number of natural disasters in 2008 was the lowest in a decade, the number of people reported killed was the second highest. According to the 2009 World Disasters Report, released by the International Federation of Red Cross Red Crescent Societies, action before disaster strikes can help reduce this deadly trend.
To read the entire article, please click here.

June 17, 2009  
Fundraising by Registered Charities

The Revised Canada Revenue Agency’s Policy on Fundraising by Registered Charitieshas been posted on the CRA website.
How CAGP-ACPDP™ participated –
In May 2008, the CAGP-ACPDP™ Government Relations Committee (GRC) surveyed CAGP-ACPDP™ members as part of its’ review of the Consultation on proposed policy on fundraising by Registered Charities on the CRA website.  In August 2008, CAGP-ACPDP™ submitted our recommendations to CRA - along with the CAGP-ACPDP™ member survey.  The CRA felt our members input was relevant and asked CAGP-ACPDP™ permission to distribute the survey to various stakeholder groups for further consultation.
To read the entire article, please click here.

May 20, 2009

Act Now, Give Forever : What is LEAVE A LEGACY?

LEAVE A LEGACY™ is a national public awareness program designed to encourage people to leave a gift through their will or any other gift- planning instrument to a charity or non-profit organization of their choice.
To read the entire article, please click here.

April 16, 2009

Women’s Growing Economic Power and its Impact on Philanthropy

It’s a well documented trend that women are gaining economic power.  According to a special TD Economics report  titled, “Market forces advance prospects for women in the workforce”, women have experience significant improvements in earnings since the 1980s.  As this growth in economic power among women seeps into their philanthropy, they increasingly have the ability to make significant contributions to their communities.
To read the entire article, please click here.

April 09, 2009

Recent announcement of $3.1 million investment to assist small and rural charities

The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of National Revenue and Minister of State (Agriculture), is pleased to announce funding for seven new projects under the Charities Partnership and Outreach Program of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
For the entire News Release, please click here.

April 07, 2009

Being charitable is a great way to give yourself a tax break

Article posted on thestarphoenix.com
The current recession has had unusual effects this income tax preparation season, and one of the most advantageous tax breaks currently available to employed citizens is increasingly being ignored. That's credits for charitable donations, which in many cases offer a far greater tax saving or tax deferral than registered retirement savings plan contributions or child-care expenses or medical expenses.....
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March 09, 2009

Canadian Museum for Human Rights receives $1 Million donation

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is pleased to announce a $1 million donation from the Carolyn Sifton Foundation.
For more information, please click here.

February 02, 2009

$2.7 Million Pledged to Charity by Alberta business and its Employees

ATCO Group, an Alberta-based business, and its employees have pledged to donate $2.7 million dollars to over 500 charities and community groups in 2009 through its Employees Participating in Communities (EPIC) fundraising program.
For more information about the EPIC Program and ATCO's pledge, please click here.

December 11, 2008 

TD Economics Special Repoprt – Win-Win Strategies for Retirees and Charities in Challenging Times

Charities need donations now more than ever, as the economy heads into recession.  Chritable giving should be a key part of long-term financial planning and tax minimization strategies.  Mandatory income withdrawals from RRIFs provide baby boomers with an opportunity to give and reduce their tax burden.

To read the entire article, please click here

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Here is a list of websites where you can look up various charities for the causes that are important to you

Canada Revenue Agency List of Canadian registered Charities
This Government of Canada site provides information about registered charities including their boards of directors, programs and mandates, new programs, staffing and more.

Charity Village
Select an area of interest under “Links to NPO’s” (NonProfit Neighbourhood) and Charity Village will provide you with a list of links to related charities.

Canadian Donors Guide
This site provides location, contact information, charitable registration number and in many cases, a brief description of the charity.

Imagine Canada (formerly the Canadian Centre for Philanthropy)
Canada's national program to promote public and corporate giving, volunteering and support to the community.

Taking It Global
This website provides information and discussions on emerging global issues.

The link below will open a new page and take you to our National Leave A Legacy^TM website where you can locate one of our member advisors.

• Attorney/Lawyer
• Accountant
• Estate Planner
• Financial Planner
• Stock Broker
• Insurance Broker
• Planned Giving Officer
• Philanthropy Consultant

http://www.leavealegacy.ca/program/help/

Once your search is completed, just close the window and you will be returned to this page.