Changing Our Approach to Philanthropy Sam Watts September 14, 2024 791 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 1331 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 1215 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 947 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....
Support Your Local Theatre Sam Watts July 8, 2024 1553 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 1192 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...
Private Foundations vs. Donor Advised Funds at Public Foundations Special to The Montrealer June 15, 2024 883 In Canada, foundations play a crucial role in addressing social issues, supporting communities, and driving positive change. When it comes to establishing a foundation, individuals, families, and organizations ...
Let’s develop capacity and capability Sam Watts May 25, 2024 1158 “The next time you're looking at a charity, don't ask about the rate of their overhead; ask about the scale of their dreams…and what resources they need to make them come true.” – Dan Pallotta Canada’s charitab...
Being Charitable in Times of Incivility Sam Watts March 18, 2024 1176 Think Philanthropically “If you haven’t got any charity in your heart then you have the worst kind of heart trouble” - Bob Hope Turn on the news. What do we see and hear? Much of the reporting covers storie...
Why Gift Appreciated Marketable Securities? It Just Makes “Cents”! Linda Argalgi CPA, Philanthropic Advisor February 11, 2024 881 Did you know that one of the easiest and most effective assets to donate are appreciated marketable securities (publicly traded stocks, bonds, and mutual funds)? In Canada, when an individual or corporation sel...
