Being Charitable in Times of Incivility Sam Watts March 18, 2024 1234 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 948 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 2019 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 823 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 869 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...
Generosity in an Era of Uncertainty Sam Watts December 23, 2023 1437 Think Philanthropically It isn’t a secret that Canada is facing a multitude of society-level crises. There is a housing crisis, an opioid crisis, a mental health crisis, a climate crisis, and a crisis of affo...
Unlocking the Benefits of Real Estate Donations Lizzie Cody, Philanthropic Advisor December 13, 2023 1473 Do you own real estate? Are you interested in maximizing your philanthropic impact in a tax efficient way? If so, you may want to consider a gift of real estate to support your favourite charities. “By gifting...
Three Philanthropic Considerations Sam Watts November 11, 2023 1268 Thinking Philanthropically Important news! Donors might need to donate more intentionally to causes they support because there has been a revenue decline in most charitable sectors. According to Canada Helps,...
The solutions are simple – they are not easy Sam Watts October 9, 2023 2101 Think Philanthropically Some readers have expressed concern about the recent report that identified a big increase in the population experiencing homelessness. Yes, the challenge of visible homelessness is gro...
Is “Celebrity Philanthropy” Helpful? Sam Watts September 15, 2023 2824 Think Philanthropically What do Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres, Warren Buffet, Melinda Gates, Ed Sheeran, Mackenzie Bezos, Taylor Swift, Matt Damon, Jennifer Garner, Bono, and Beyoncé all have in common? The...
