Kindness Can Overcome Fear Sam Watts August 14, 2024 866 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 1417 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 1048 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 715 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 1053 “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 1106 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 745 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...
When journalists identify the wrong scandal Sam Watts February 8, 2024 1847 Think Philanthropically The non-profit sector is an economic driver, contributing over 192 billion dollars to Canada’s GDP. Is it scandalous that a few non-profit executives appear to be overpaid? Probably. B...
The A to Zs of DAFs: Your Charitable Bank Account Linda Argalgi CPA, Philanthropic Advisor January 24, 2024 703 In the realm of benevolence, where compassion meets financial foresight, the Donor Advised Fund (“DAF”) has emerged as a catalyst for impactful giving. A DAF is not just a gift planning tool. It is the key to u...
2024 Wishes – or Resolutions Sam Watts January 14, 2024 743 Think Philanthropically At the beginning of every year many of us have a habit of articulating something we call resolutions. Some of us even write them down. In this context, the word “resolution” is define...
