The Holiday Train visits Montreal West and Beaconsfield on November 22, 2024 LiveEvents November 14, 2024 526 The 2024 CPKC Holiday Train will tour Canada and the U.S. November 21 through December 20, raising money, food and awareness to support food banks across our network. Professional musicians play free concerts ...
The Currency of Generosity Sam Watts November 14, 2024 361 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...
Two Montreal Foundations join forces for greater impact on the fight against cancer Michèle LaForest October 17, 2024 482 It’s not every day that two philanthropic foundations come together to raise funds for a common cause. And that’s exactly what the Cedars Cancer Foundation (Cedars) and the Montreal General Hospital Foundation...
Jewish Community Foundation of Montreal honours Person of the Year, Lillian Vineberg-Goodman The Montrealer October 16, 2024 504 The Jewish Community Foundation of Montreal JCF held its Annual General Meeting recently at the Gelber Centre. Under the leadership of Kathy Assayag for the past eleven years, the Foundation has grown to $2.3 ...
What Needs to Change in Canadian Philanthropy? Sam Watts October 12, 2024 630 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...
Decrypting DAFs (Donor Advised Funds) Lizzie Cody, Philanthropic Advisor September 18, 2024 545 Do you discuss philanthropy with your clients? Research shows that advisors who engage in discussions around giving with their clients bolster their business and increase client satisfaction by building a bette...
Changing Our Approach to Philanthropy Sam Watts September 14, 2024 687 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 ...
State-Of-The-Art Orthopedic Surgery At The JGH Changes Lives Don Sancton September 10, 2024 1038 As one of the top hospitals in Quebec, the Jewish General Hospital (JGH) excels at pushing the boundaries of medicine and offering exceptional patient care. None of it would be possible without donations to the...
Alain Spitzer and the St. James Centre; supporting Montreal’s growing homeless population Rick Keene September 2, 2024 982 The St. James Drop-in center has been the Executive Director’s passion for twenty years. The homeless population is growing and Montreal is not exempt from a crisis brought on by many factors including affordab...
Kindness Can Overcome Fear Sam Watts August 14, 2024 851 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....
