Is there really a “season” for kindness? Sam Watts January 30, 2025 163 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...
Lighting the Way: Uniting Generations Through the Spirit of Giving This Chanukah Lizzie Cody, Philanthropic Advisor December 11, 2024 602 Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, is a time for family, tradition, and reflection. It’s also the perfect opportunity to bring light to the lives of others by engaging your family in philanthropy. By exploring...
A Year End Message to Our Readers Sam Watts December 9, 2024 523 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 Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research: A Catalyst for Groundbreaking Medical Discoveries Sarah Fletcher December 3, 2024 864 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...
The Holiday Train visits Montreal West and Beaconsfield on November 22, 2024 LiveEvents November 14, 2024 1334 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 578 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 698 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 721 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 792 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 778 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...
