Is there really a “season” for kindness? Sam Watts January 30, 2025 219 Think Philanthropically Someone once said that we should act as if what we do makes a difference – because it does. In the past month or so we have been implored by charitable organizations to make a differen...
A Year End Message to Our Readers Sam Watts December 9, 2024 525 Think Philanthropically “Giving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference.” - Kathy Calvin I’d like to begin this column by wishing all the loyal readers of The Montrealer a wonderfu...
The Currency of Generosity Sam Watts November 14, 2024 580 Think Philanthropically Money is but one venue for generosity. Kindness is an even more valuable currency. – Alan Cohen We are headed into the end-of-year “giving season.” This is the time of year when many of...
What Needs to Change in Canadian Philanthropy? Sam Watts October 12, 2024 794 Think Philanthropically Last month this column left readers in suspense. We suggested that some things need to change in order for philanthropic efforts to shift into a 21st century mindset and that a number o...
Changing Our Approach to Philanthropy Sam Watts September 14, 2024 788 Think Philanthropically “Billions are wasted on ineffective philanthropy” – Michael Porter I will risk being a bit repetitive. This column has frequently focused on the need to change the way we think and act ...
Three Perfect Days in Edinburgh Sam Watts September 1, 2024 1044 Plenty of people recommend Edinburgh as a “must visit” city. Sometimes third party endorsements can produce unrealistic expectations. Where Edinburgh is concerned, the favourable comments were 100% accurate. It...
Kindness Can Overcome Fear Sam Watts August 14, 2024 943 Think Philanthropically An ill wind of fear risks permeating our perceptions. It is rooted in genuine concern for the wellbeing of our families and neighbours but it can lead to a variety of misunderstandings....
Six glorious days in London Sam Watts July 12, 2024 1022 Is it possible to see a city of 620 square miles, in six days? The answer is yes – and no. It is certainly impossible to see everything, but with some diligent preparation you can experience London in a varie...
Support Your Local Theatre Sam Watts July 8, 2024 1547 Think Philanthropically “I regard the theatre as the greatest of all art forms, the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a human being.” - Oscar Wilde ...
Community Service in the Workplace Sam Watts June 25, 2024 1187 Think Philanthropically We often focus on individual acts when we think about philanthropy. Financial generosity can be a very personal thing. The same is true of volunteering. As individuals we donate our ti...
