The challenges of leadership in the non-profit sector Sam Watts August 17, 2022 1606 Think Philanthropically “People are yearning to be asked to use the full measure of their potential for something they care about.” - Dan Pallotta The quote by Dan Pallotta hints at an aspirational idea that ou...
Make the most of your gift – consider donating marketable securities Kathy Assayag JCF Executive Director June 11, 2022 1135 It is rare that our tax laws include rules that we can actually get excited about. The treatment of the donation of Marketable Securities is one such rule. Why Marketable Securities? Generally, when a donor don...
Philanthropist David Amiel on leading by example, promoting diversity, and volunteer leadership Sarah Fletcher June 6, 2022 5419 “Why do I give? The short answer is because of my kids,” philanthropist David Amiel, Vice-Chair of the Jewish General Hospital (JGH) Foundation, said simply. “I want to lead by example and show them that volun...
Can we solve the challenge of homelessness? Sam Watts May 15, 2022 1652 Think Philanthropically I am frequently asked to explain why people who find themselves experiencing homelessness often remain homeless for extended periods of time. Why does the challenge of chronic homel...
“It’s been a wonderful ride.” – Harvey Levenson Sarah Fletcher May 8, 2022 3694 The Chair of the Board of the JGH Foundation reflects on a lifetime of philanthropy Harvey Levenson’s commitment to philanthropy dates to the time he was a McGill student in the early 1960s. Back then, he serv...
Art By The Water Exhibit & Sale at the Beaconsfield Yacht Club Aud'rey Riley April 22, 2022 2392 The 13th Art By The Water Exhibit and Sale ‘is back’. The artists have a passion for the arts and would like to invite and welcome everyone to the historic and charming Beaconsfield Yacht Club on April 30 and M...
Help Now – But Let’s Help Later Too Sam Watts April 15, 2022 2513 Think Philanthropically The invasion of Ukraine, the destruction of many of its residential areas, and the displacement of million of its citizens raises a number of very important questions around our North...
Crowdfunding – Opportunity or Danger? Sam Watts March 26, 2022 1459 Think Philanthropically Recent events have caused everyone to become more aware of the phenomenon of crowdfunding. Many of us participate in giving to people outside standard philanthropic channels. This c...
Low-income families: Bills are piling up Nicolas Carpentier Sun Youth Communications Department March 20, 2022 1466 Echoes of Sun Youth The cold waves that have been raging in recent weeks have caused a record of electricity consumption, according to Hydro-Québec. As a result, additional heating costs will be added to a pil...
Gifts of insurance benefit charities and are useful for tax and estate planning Kathy Assayag JCF Executive Director March 16, 2022 2006 Each year, millions of Canadians make donations of cash, marketable securities and property to the charities they care about. Many of them are left wishing they could do more. Donating a Life Insurance poli...
