| 2010 |
SEPTEMBER |
| 09/01/10 |
Local accounting firm wants to help rebuild after flood |
AUGUST |
| 08/30/10 |
Imagine Canada releases second Sector Monitor Report |
| 08/25/10 |
Memorial Fund Supports Innovative Educational Program |
| 08/20/10 |
Comic Steven Wright headlines Foundation's 'Laugh Out Loud' Fall Gala |
| 08/20/10 |
Read our open letter about the impact of Bill C-470 on charities |
| 08/18/10 |
CFC announces Fall 2010 Internship Program |
| 08/13/10 |
Information must be Canada's bedrock |
| 08/12/10 |
Charity 100, Monica Patten writes a letter to the editor of MoneySense Magazine |
JULY |
| 07/27/10 |
Interested in water issues? Read the latest post from H20 blogger Vicki Burns |
| 07/22/10 |
Benjamin Moore program helps out community arts council |
| 07/22/10 |
Local helpers get a helping hand of their own |
| 07/19/10 |
Fourth year for innovative report card on quality of life to be released in Waterloo Region |
| 07/19/10 |
Saskatoon Community Foundation Receives Largest Ever Sponsorship from PotashCorp |
| 07/14/10 |
WindsorEssex Community Foundation Has Funds Available for Community Projects! |
| 07/12/10 |
Bradford West Gwillimbury & District Community Foundation (BWGDCF) receives donation from Brookfield Homes |
| 07/09/10 |
CFC asks government to save the long-form census |
| 07/07/10 |
Local community foundation grants $617,000 during the first half of 2010 |
| 07/06/10 |
Vancouver Foundation announces $3 million in funding |
| 07/06/10 |
Community Foundation matches $10,000 donation from 13-year-old |
| 07/06/10 |
Coquitlam Foundation welcomes two new directors |
| 07/05/10 |
Wanted: Photographs of Waterloo Region |
| 07/05/10 |
City Working with Community Foundation to Assist with Flood Recovery |
JUNE |
| 06/30/10 |
Lutheran Social Services partners with London Community Foundation to provide $148,000 in urgent need grants to 16 charities throughout the city |
| 06/30/10 |
London's Youth in Philanthropy Grants Support Variety of Community Initiatives |
| 06/24/10 |
Immediate Assistance Fund accepting donations for flood assistance |
| 06/24/10 |
Connecting philanthropist to community needs |
| 06/23/10 |
Vital Signs 2010 calls for your best Medicine Hat shots |
| 06/22/10 |
The Foundation of Greater Montreal Announces the Nomination of New Members to its Board of Directors |
| 06/22/10 |
The Foundation of Greater Montreal Will Give More Than $1.7 Million To The Greater Montreal Community |
| 06/21/10 |
Community Foundations of Canada seeks session ideas for 2011 conference |
| 06/21/10 |
$65,355 in community and designated grants announced |
| 06/21/10 |
Meridian Pledge To Leave Green Legacy For Our Community |
| 06/21/10 |
Conservation Halton recognizes local environmental champions at Conservation Awards of Excellence |
| 06/21/10 |
New Local Food Fund to Award $10,000 in Grants |
| 06/21/10 |
Vancouver Foundation adds publisher to Board |
| 06/18/10 |
Edmonton Community Foundation Honoured as a Distinguished Citizen |
| 06/15/10 |
Time crunch worsening for Canadian families, warns report |
| 06/14/10 |
Partners in Community Vitality: Read our 2009 Annual Report now |
| 06/14/10 |
CFC seeks a new Finance Coordinator |
| 06/11/10 |
Couchiching Conservancy receives $5,000 |
| 06/10/10 |
The Community Foundation and the Field Naturalists pledge to leave a green legacy by caring for the land we love |
| 06/08/10 |
Founding CEO of Community Foundations of Canada to step down in 2011 |
| 06/07/10 |
Community Foundations to release 2010 Vital Signs reports on October 5 |
MAY |
| 05/31/10 |
Record Year for Grants to Community |
| 05/31/10 |
Professional Advisors' Business Breakfast Meeting |
| 05/27/10 |
Benjamin Moore announces support for community and heritage groups across Canada |
| 05/26/10 |
Canadian Council on Learning releases Composite Learning Index |
| 05/18/10 |
New Website to Support Local Charities! |
| 05/18/10 |
Laidlaw Foundation releases report on children in care |
| 05/17/10 |
FSG offers free webinar on Maximizing Impact" the latest research linking mission investments with grants |
| 05/17/10 |
Winnipeg teens distribute almost $125,000 to local charities |
| 05/17/10 |
Community Foundations of Canada launches blog aimed at protecting and preserving our freshwater supply |
| 05/13/10 |
Tackling youth homelessness: lessons from the frontlines |
| 05/10/10 |
Canada's community foundations continued to give, and receive, in 2009 despite economic downturn |
| 05/04/10 |
Clean Air Challenge Launches in London: Up to $100,000 in funding available for green ideas |
APRIL |
| 04/30/10 |
Canadian Environmental Grantmakers' Network conference May 26-28 in Toronto |
| 04/28/10 |
Voice of Calgary youth heard through 2010 Youth VitalSigns Report |
| 04/27/10 |
Advancing Community Leadership Through Donor Engagement |
| 04/22/10 |
Community Foundation of Swan Valley reaches $1million goal |
| 04/12/10 |
West Vancouver Community Foundation Receives a Bequest From the Estate of Elizabeth Pritchard Burne |
| 04/09/10 |
Prince George Community Foundation Allocates Adjudicated Grants |
| 04/08/10 |
WINGS (Worldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support) is seeking a new Executive Director to be located in Sao Paulo Brazil |
| 04/08/10 |
Coquitlam Foundation announces 2010 award winners |
| 04/08/10 |
Community Foundation Announces Distribution of Immediate Assistance Fund: Five local organizations to benefit |
| 04/08/10 |
Tax saving suggestions to share with clients |
| 04/07/10 |
Read the Transatlantic Community Foundation’s April newsletter |
| 04/07/10 |
The Environics Institute releases the Urban Aboriginal Peoples Study |
| 04/07/10 |
CFC 2011 Conference website goes live |
| 04/06/10 |
The Oxford Community Foundation is seeking a part-time Executive Director |
MARCH |
| 03/31/10 |
Burlington Community Foundation in search of nominations for Philanthropist Award |
| 03/25/10 |
Foundation CEO Selected as Citizen of the Year |
| 03/18/10 |
Victoria Foundation Wins Wilmer Shields Rich Award for Excellence in Communications |
| 03/15/10 |
Vancouver Foundation wins gold for publications |
| 03/11/10 |
Vancouver Foundation increases grants to help address provincial shortfall |
| 03/10/10 |
Community Foundations of Ottawa Wins Wilmer Shields Rich Award for Excellence in Communications |
| 03/09/10 |
Local Community Foundations Win Excellence in Communications Award Three Years Running |
| 03/05/10 |
The Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation invites participation in Random Acts of Kindness Day |
| 03/04/10 |
Community foundations applaud budget’s move to reduce administrative burden on charities |
FEBRUARY |
| 02/25/10 |
Charity fundraising outlook improves, conference told |
| 02/19/10 |
Patagonia Banff store selects The Banff Community Foundation as its local partner in the 1 % for the Planet program |
| 02/19/10 |
Virtual stock-market challenge benefits kids through Niagara Community Foundation |
| 02/19/10 |
Become a fan of the Community Foundation of Kingston & Area's new Facebook page |
| 02/16/10 |
Perth and District Community Foundation Announces Grants |
| 02/06/10 |
Edmonton Community Foundation publishes Legacy in Action, a magazine celebrating the foundation’s 20th anniversary |
| 02/05/10 |
CFC announces Spring 2010 Internship Program |
JANUARY |
| 01/28/10 |
Saskatoon Community Foundation receives $2.9 million donation |
| 01/27/10 |
Fewer Canadians voting and volunteering |
| 01/27/10 |
Local philanthropic organization increases charitable allocation for 2010 |
| 01/26/10 |
Vancouver Foundation supports Lower Mainland non-profits |
| 01/25/10 |
Quebec says donations to Haiti can be deducted from 2009 taxes |
| 01/21/10 |
Foundation helps 224 families cope with disability |
| 01/18/10 |
Vancouver Foundation gives homeless youth new opportunities |
| 01/18/10 |
Banff Community Foundation Call for Applications to the Board |
| 01/18/10 |
Banff Community Foundation Announces Grants |
| 01/15/10 |
How You Can Help Haiti |
| 01/14/10 |
Coquitlam Foundation now accepting grant applications |
| 01/11/10 |
Coquitlam Foundation welcomes Diane Sowden to its board |
| 01/11/10 |
Local community foundation grants close to $607,000 during challenging times |
| 01/07/10 |
Kenora and Lake of the Woods Announces Grants |
| 2009 |
DECEMBER |
| 12/23/09 |
Local business man leaves generous legacy for community |
| 12/18/09 |
Edmonton Community Foundation announces high-profile line-up for its 20th anniversary speaker series (PDF) |
| 12/18/09 |
New magazine dedicated to social enterprise in Canada is set to launch in early 2010 |
| 12/18/09 |
The Niagara Community Foundation invests more than $100,000 in poverty reduction |
| 12/17/09 |
Banff Community Foundation becomes latest member of One Percent for the Planet |
| 12/11/09 |
Community Foundations of Canada announces date, venue and team for the CFC 2011 Conference |
| 12/10/09 |
CFC and other major charities sign on to ad in The Globe calling for federal tax changes to encourage more charitable giving |
| 12/03/09 |
Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough names its Executive Director |
| 12/02/09 |
Kootenay Savings gives $1 million to local community foundations |
NOVEMBER |
| 11/26/09 |
Niagara Community Foundation marks 10th anniversary |
| 11/26/09 |
Coquitlam Foundation announces new fund to assist children living with mobility challenges |
| 11/25/09 |
Today's blog: Jed Emerson discusses blended value at Toronto's MaRS Discovery District |
| 11/20/09 |
Coquitlam Foundation celebrates National Philanthropy Day |
| 11/19/09 |
Greater Saint John announces major grant to organization advocating for water clean-up |
| 11/19/09 |
The Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador receives $70,000 from the W. Garfield Foundation |
| 11/19/09 |
Tamarack's Measuring Community Change series explores the approach of Vancouver's Vital Signs |
| 11/13/09 |
The Social Investment Organization releases two key reports on responsible investment |
| 11/13/09 |
BMO Retirement Institute announces new findings on Boomer giving trends |
| 11/13/09 |
KWCF's Random Act of Kindness Day gains momentum |
| 11/12/09 |
Community foundations launch toolkit to encourage advisors to ‘Ask the Giving Question’ |
| 11/02/09 |
Community Foundations exploring responsible investment to leverage assets |
OCTOBER |
| 10/30/09 |
Canadian Government declares November 15th National Philanthropy Day |
| 10/30/09 |
CFC launches first phase of www.responsible-investment.ca |
| 10/29/09 |
Imagine Canada invites community foundations to participate in new survey |
| 10/28/09 |
Local artists showcase talent and give back to their community |
| 10/28/09 |
Benjamin Moore announces target communties for 2010 |
| 10/22/09 |
New President & CEO named for Hamilton Community Foundation |
| 10/21/09 |
Province contributes $10 million to Winnipeg Foundation's legacy fund |
| 10/21/09 |
VS blog: Ottawa kicks of series of Community Conversations |
| 10/21/09 |
The Minnedosa and District Foundation receives $1 million bequest |
| 10/21/09 |
Vital Signs leads to Community Conversation in Ottawa |
| 10/19/09 |
Presentations from The Winnipeg Foundation's Law, Philanthropy and New Economic Challenges symposium available online |
| 10/19/09 |
Sign up for Charities and Giving, e-updates from Canada Revenue Agency |
| 10/19/09 |
Learn more about the issues facing Canadian communities in Canada's Vital Signs 2009 |
| 10/15/09 |
Foundation of Greater Montreal announces grants for 2009 |
| 10/14/09 |
Download our Canada’s Vital Signs insert from The Globe and Mail |
| 10/14/09 |
Vital Signs insert in the Globe & Mail |
| 10/14/09 |
Today's blog: Lynne Slotek on income inequality in Canada |
| 10/14/09 |
CFC-Environics quality of life survey in the Globe & Mail |
| 10/13/09 |
Good neighbours, green places key to quality of life, says national survey |
| 10/07/09 |
Wolfville releases first Vital Signs report |
| 10/06/09 |
Hamilton Aboriginal Stay-in-School Initiative Stemming National Trend |
| 10/05/09 |
Community Foundations of Canada releases 2009 Vital Signs reports |
| 10/05/09 |
Young Canadians face worst job market in decades, says annual report card |
SEPTEMBER |
| 09/30/09 |
Imagine Canada announces Canada-wide engagement strategy for the non-profit sector |
| 09/30/09 |
Richard L. Frost, CEO of The Winnipeg Foundation to be awarded honorary degree |
| 09/24/09 |
CFC launches new Vital Signs blog |
| 09/24/09 |
Community Foundations to release 2009 Vital Signs reports Oct. 6 |
| 09/18/09 |
Coquitlam Foundation holds AGM and fundraising gala |
| 09/17/09 |
Kitchener-Waterloo's second annual Random Act of Kindness Day |
| 09/17/09 |
KWCF supports innovative educational program with help of fund established in honor or teenage son |
| 09/17/09 |
Hamilton’s local expertise leads to $50,000 for food banks |
| 09/10/09 |
The Greater Saint John Community Foundation announces changes to its grant applications process |
| 09/09/09 |
Community Foundations of Canada launches online leadership toolkit |
AUGUST |
| 08/20/09 |
Download Vital Signs: Connecting Community Needs to Community Philanthropy in Canada report, in the latest edition of The Philanthropist |
| 08/20/09 |
Vancouver Foundation joins Carnegie Centre to support local artists |
| 08/19/09 |
CFC announces Fall 2009 Internship Program |
| 08/07/09 |
La Vancouver Foundation gère un fond de bourses en l’honneur du réputé architecte Arthur Erickson  |
| 08/05/09 |
Vancouver Foundation announces fund honoring Arthur Erickson |
| 08/05/09 |
The Osprey Community Foundation (Nelson BC) is seeking a part-time Executive Director |
| 08/05/09 |
The Hamilton Community Foundation seeks a new President & CEO |
| 08/05/09 |
Maude Barlow to deliver keynote speech at Grand Bend's Aquafest on August 8 |
JULY |
| 07/16/09 |
Hamilton partners on ‘Care for the Land You Love’ campaign |
| 07/16/09 |
Vancouver Foundation offers to match donations to its Community Impact Fund |
| 07/10/09 |
Les Fondations communautaires du Canada et l’Ontario Land Trust Alliance lancent la campagne provinciale Protégez votre coin de terre |
| 07/10/09 |
CFC and The Ontario Land Trust Alliance launch 'Care for the Land You Love' campaign |
JUNE |
| 06/26/09 |
Greater Sudbury's Vital Signs leads to creation of Jazz Sudbury |
| 06/25/09 |
CFC Chosen to Host International Philanthropic Network |
| 06/24/09 |
'Recipe for Community' project a response to Toronto's Vital Signs |
| 06/24/09 |
First Nations artist to donate portion of his sales to the Vancouver Foundation |
| 06/24/09 |
Foundation of Greater Montreal announces the appointment of its new president and CEO |
| 06/24/09 |
Hamilton announces over $900,000 in grants for poverty reduction |
| 06/19/09 |
The Foundation of Greater Montreal to distribute $1.3 million in grants in 2009 |
| 06/12/09 |
Faye Wightman Appointed Chair of CFC's Board of Directors |
| 06/12/09 |
Coquitlam Foundation holds Grants and Awards celebration |
| 06/12/09 |
Greater Saint John Community Foundation previews Vital Signs Report 2009 at "funders forum" |
| 06/10/09 |
Commentaires des FCC sur les rapports de l’Indice canadien du mieux-être |
| 06/10/09 |
CFC comments on Canadian Index of Wellbeing reports |
| 06/08/09 |
Growth in giving outpaced volunteering prior to downturn |
MAY |
| 05/29/09 |
The Napanee District Community Foundation receives gift of $ 1.2 million |
| 05/29/09 |
Les FCC annoncent la date du lancement de Signes vitaux 2009 |
| 05/29/09 |
Community Foundations announce the launch date for Vital Signs 2009 |
| 05/28/09 |
Download CFC's Annual Report now |
| 05/28/09 |
The Community Foundation of Portage and District receives generous donation |
| 05/28/09 |
National fund honours local hero |
| 05/28/09 |
Victoria Foundation's Youth in Philanthropy students announce grants |
| 05/27/09 |
Community Foundations partner with Nuclear Waste Management Organization on new youth grants program |
| 05/25/09 |
Benjamin Moore announces support for community and heritage groups across Canada |
| 05/22/09 |
Hamilton Community Foundation's Youth Advisory Council Announces Grant Recipients |
| 05/21/09 |
L’Agence du revenu du Canada répond à la question du contingent des versements soulevée par les FCC et le secteur caritatif |
| 05/21/09 |
Canada Revenue Agency shares disbursement quota issues raised by CFC with the charitable sector |
| 05/13/09 |
Coquitlam Foundation is distributing $50,000 in scholarships, bursaries and grants in '09 |
| 05/13/09 |
Victoria Foundation's Sara Neely earns 2009 Friend of CAGP‐ACPDP™ Award |
| 05/06/09 |
Read about Victoria Foundation's role in new international happiness index |
| 05/06/09 |
KCI's Philanthropic Trends Quarterly: Opportunity in crisis |
APRIL |
| 04/29/09 |
Hamilton Community Foundation announces new environmental grants |
| 04/23/09 |
The Greater Saint John Community Foundation links Earth Hour to Vital Signs |
| 04/17/09 |
CRA is looking for charities to host its 2009 Information Sessions |
| 04/03/09 |
The Donner Awards Program is accepting applications |
| 04/02/09 |
The Coquitlam Foundation announces new literacy fund |
MARCH |
| 03/18/09 |
Kwadacha First Nation sets up a $13 million endowment fund with Victoria Foundation (PDF) |
| 03/04/09 |
Hamilton's Tackling Poverty program responds to needs created by the downturn (PDF) |
| 03/03/09 |
Donor helps build Kelowna's house of dreams |
FEBRUARY |
| 02/27/09 |
Richard Florida on the future of Canadian cities |
| 02/23/09 |
CFC announces new date for national conference |
| 02/23/09 |
Community stories: watch our videos now |
| 02/19/09 |
The Greater Saint John Community Foundation organizes "Friendraiser" |
| 02/19/09 |
Hamilton high schools awarded funding for environmental projects |
| 02/19/09 |
The Banff Community Foundation moves to annual grant cycle |
| 02/06/09 |
Brockville Community Foundation receives $200,000 from the City for endowment fund |
| 02/06/09 |
Vancouver Foundation commits $745,000 for at-risk youth housing initiatives |
| 02/05/09 |
Funds Available to Support Healthy Kids |
JANUARY |
| 01/30/09 |
Hamilton Community Foundation announces grants for youth-led projects (DOC) |
| 01/28/09 |
CFC’s response to the Federal Budget |
| 01/22/09 |
CFC Conference presentations, pix and more… |
| 01/12/09 |
Hamilton Charities get $65,000 from class action proceeds |
| 01/09/09 |
Grant applications being accepted for BMO Kids' n Motion program until February 28th |
| 01/05/09 |
Un adolescent de Calgary désigné « Meilleur jeune philanthrope au Canada » |
| 01/05/09 |
CEO of Community Foundation of Ottawa appointed to Order of Canada |
| 01/05/09 |
Le budget fédéral 2009 contribuera à soutenir les organismes caritatifs canadiens |
| 01/05/09 |
Donors give $700,000 to Waterloo charities |
| 01/05/09 |
Calgary Teen named as Canada's Top Teen Philanthropist |
| 01/05/09 |
How the 2009 Federal Budget can strengthen Canada's charities |
| 2008 |
DECEMBER |
| 12/17/08 |
The Stratford & Perth County Community Foundation wins Trillium grant |
| 12/16/08 |
How we’re supporting our communities during tough times |
| 12/11/08 |
The Greater Saint John Community Foundation announces grant from class action settlement |
| 12/11/08 |
Huronia Communities Foundation awarded Trillium grant |
| 12/11/08 |
Victoria Foundation announces it will continue granting in 2009 |
| 12/08/08 |
Globe and Mail covers impact of economic downturn |
| 12/04/08 |
CFC to manage an international peer network - Position description posted |
| 12/01/08 |
Read the Globe and Mail feature about Canada’s community foundation movement |
NOVEMBER |
| 11/26/08 |
The Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation spearheads Random Act of Kindness Day |
| 11/25/08 |
CFC announces additions to Board of Directors |
| 11/17/08 |
Apply now for 2009 Benjamin Community Restoration Grants |
| 11/17/08 |
Search is on for Canada’s top teen philanthropist |
| 11/17/08 |
Judith Maxwell on mobilizing communities in tough times |
| 11/07/08 |
International conference opens in Montreal |
| 11/06/08 |
Donations up, donors down, says Statistics Canada |
| 11/05/08 |
Foundations discuss impact of economic crisis on communities |
| 11/04/08 |
Hamilton Community Foundation hosts fourth annual Living the Environment conference |
| 11/03/08 |
CFC Conference 2008 highlights for media |
OCTOBER |
| 10/28/08 |
Canada's Top Teen Philanthropist Contest |
| 10/28/08 |
Now available: targeted communities, grant guidelines for 2009 Benjamin Moore program |
| 10/22/08 |
CFC announces sponsors of International Conference |
| 10/07/08 |
Ontario Trillium Foundation welcomes new Manager of Community Initiatives |
| 10/06/08 |
2008 Canada's Vital Signs News Release and Overview |
| 10/01/08 |
Charities to receive more than $ 1 million from class action settlements |
| 10/01/08 |
CFC launches new logo |
SEPTEMBER |
| 09/30/08 |
CFC's Branding FAQs |
| 09/17/08 |
Winnipeg Foundation staffer wins International Fellowship |
| 09/02/08 |
CRA extends deadline for comments on Policy on Fundraising |
| 09/02/08 |
Globe and Mail to publish Canada's Vital Signs insert |
| 09/02/08 |
Vital Signs reports to be released October 7th |
AUGUST |
| 08/26/08 |
Globe and Mail advertising information on Canada’s Vital Signs |
| 08/26/08 |
Paterson family fund supports First Nations youth with job-skill training |
| 08/22/08 |
Hockey camp proceeds to benefit permanent endowment fund |
| 08/14/08 |
CFC is seeking an IT Manager |
| 08/14/08 |
The Greater Saint John Community Foundation's column on Vital Signs 2008 survey |
| 08/14/08 |
Global Fund for Community Foundations |
JULY |
| 07/29/08 |
Deadline extended for Emerging Leaders International Fellows Program in NYC |
| 07/23/08 |
Monica Patten named Member of the Board of the Rio Tinto Alcan Canada fund |
| 07/23/08 |
Senior Games Leaves a Legacy for our City |
| 07/23/08 |
CJRL 89.5 MIX FM Supports Community Foundation with Year Long Air Play |
| 07/23/08 |
HR Council launches ACCESS |
| 07/23/08 |
CFC's Bookstore Updates |
| 07/23/08 |
Register now for CFC's Conference 2008 |
| 07/10/08 |
Imagine Canada releases new study Charitable Gifts of Securities: Implications for Canadian Organizations |
| 07/10/08 |
Communities Collaborating Institute 2008 |
| 07/10/08 |
Register for a free tele-learning session. |
| 07/10/08 |
National Philanthropy Day vote postponed til Fall |
| 07/10/08 |
CFC to launch new national brand at conference |
JUNE |
| 06/25/08 |
The Foundation of Greater Montreal, a Leader in the Philanthropic Arena |
| 06/25/08 |
Abbotsford 2002 BC Disability Games Legacy - Eugene Reimer - President |
| 06/25/08 |
Committee challenges government to act quickly on rural reform |
| 06/25/08 |
CRA extends deadline for comments on Policy on Fundraising |
| 06/25/08 |
New position at the Red Deer & District Community Foundation to work towards achievement of EveryOne’s Home: Red Deer’s Vision and Framework on Ending Homelessness by 2018 |
| 06/25/08 |
$1.1 million in grants announced to reduce poverty and improve neighbourhood life |
| 06/25/08 |
Dauphin Plains Credit Union Goes 'Green' |
| 06/25/08 |
Hamilton Community Foundation announces $1.1 million in grants to reduce poverty |
| 06/16/08 |
Community Foundations of Canada Opens Registrations for CFC Conference 2008 |
| 06/11/08 |
Vancouver Foundation celebrates community success stories with new magazine |
| 06/11/08 |
The Winnipeg Foundation to accept U.S. donations |
| 06/11/08 |
CFC releases statement concerning the Banyan Tree Foundation |
| 06/11/08 |
New toolkit to help community foundations tackle root causes of poverty |
| 06/10/08 |
Community Foundation of Ottawa launches new eNewsletter |
| 06/10/08 |
CFC hiring for the position of Coordinator, Communications and Administration |
| 06/10/08 |
Photography contest for Waterloo Region’s Vital Signs® report |
MAY |
| 05/28/08 |
CFC offers condolences to family and colleagues of Katharine A. Pearson |
| 05/14/08 |
Canada Meets Germany: Call for Applications |
| 05/14/08 |
National Philanthropy Day legislation |
| 05/14/08 |
Victoria Foundation’s youngest donor featured in Globe and Mail’s Giving Back column |
| 05/14/08 |
Hamilton Community Foundation featured in an editorial about The Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction |
APRIL |
| 04/30/08 |
“Learning Communities” evening and symposium |
| 04/30/08 |
Vancouver Foundation targets homelessness |
| 04/30/08 |
Conservationist of the Year Award Winner |
| 04/24/08 |
Vicki Burns to lead new Lake Winnipeg Watershed initiative |
| 04/24/08 |
Urge Your Senator to Pass National Philanthropy Day Legislation! |
| 04/17/08 |
CRA begins 90-day consultation on new guidelines on fundraising expenses |
| 04/17/08 |
Toronto Community Foundation unveils transformed subway station as part of “Arts on Track” |
| 04/17/08 |
CFC releases 2007 Members Statistics |
| 04/17/08 |
Giving in Canada Keep Growing |
| 04/16/08 |
Charitable sector election priorities |
| 04/15/08 |
Benjamin Moore Community Restoration - Maritimes |
| 04/15/08 |
Benjamin Moore Community Restoration - Ontario |
| 04/15/08 |
Benjamin Moore Community Restoration - Western Region |
| 04/15/08 |
Environmental Trust Fund |
| 04/14/08 |
Benjamin Moore Community Restoration Program announces grants and product donations to strengthen community and heritage groups across Canada |
| 04/11/08 |
Abbotsford Community Foundation supports the Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre |
| 04/11/08 |
John Arpin Memorial Endowment Fund |
MARCH |
| 03/26/08 |
2008 CRA Charities Information Sessions announced |
| 03/26/08 |
Sector support saves Canadian Survey on Giving, Volunteering and Participation. |
| 03/18/08 |
Local Community Foundations Win Awards for Excellence in Communications |
| 03/12/08 |
Message from Monica Patten |
| 03/12/08 |
Imagine Canada adds Risk Management SmartTips to website |
| 03/12/08 |
The Walter and Duncan Gordon Foundation Global Youth Fellowship program |
| 03/12/08 |
The Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society fall 2008 Senior International Fellows Program |
| 03/12/08 |
Trevor P. Dueck Memorial Bursary Fund |
FEBRUARY |
| 02/20/08 |
BC funding partnership |
| 02/20/08 |
Collaborative Leadership Retreat |
| 02/20/08 |
2008 Donner Awards |
| 02/20/08 |
HR Council for the Voluntary/Non-profit Sector launches new website |
| 02/15/08 |
CFC seeking Director of Finance |
| 02/13/08 |
The Winnipeg Foundation commits $3 million to its Downtown Green Spaces Strategy |
| 02/13/08 |
Niagara Community Foundation launches new foundation video |
| 02/12/08 |
Planned Giving |
| 02/12/08 |
"Circle of Honour Awards" - Celebrating Community Giving |
| 02/12/08 |
Abbotsford Community Foundation Welcomes Eagle West Cranes as a Major Donor to the Scholarship and Bursary Program |
JANUARY |
| 01/31/08 |
Monica Patten selected as 2008 Trudeau Mentor |
| 01/30/08 |
Call for Proposals deadline: March 15 |
| 01/30/08 |
Charity Village features Vital Signs in its Cover Story |
| 01/25/08 |
London Community Foundation poised to deliver strong granting program in 2008 |
| 01/23/08 |
Vancouver Foundation celebrates 65 years! |
| 01/11/08 |
Free tele-learning event on the Registered Charity Information Return (T3010A) |
| 01/08/08 |
New Grantcraft guide about managing the end of a funding relationship |
| 01/07/08 |
2008 Therese Casgrain Volunteer Award Nominations |
| 01/07/08 |
Template article available about Kids N Motion Endowment Fund |
| 2007 |
DECEMBER |
| 12/21/07 |
Foundation Directed Initiatives to provide $1 million to charities in our community |
| 12/21/07 |
Learn more about CFC National Marketing Toolkits |
| 12/21/07 |
Newly established Social Enterprise Fund appoints inaugural Executive Director |
| 12/12/07 |
The Charities File - new web based resource centre to help organizations complete the T3010A |
| 12/07/07 |
Healthy grant supports inner-city nutrition programs |
| 12/07/07 |
$5 Million Investment will Deepen Poverty-Reduction Efforts in Hamilton |
| 12/07/07 |
Healthy grant supports inner-city nutrition programs |
| 12/07/07 |
Hamilton Community Foundation invests $5 million in poverty reduction |
| 12/07/07 |
HCF Backgrounder |
NOVEMBER |
| 11/29/07 |
Benjamin Moore Community Restoration Program deadline is January 4th |
| 11/28/07 |
Funding for Canadian Giving survey in jeopardy |
| 11/28/07 |
The Victoria Foundation recently announced that one of the city’s oldest law firms, Horne Coupar, has joined 1% ForThe Planet (1% FTP) |
| 11/28/07 |
Charity Village Cover Story features the first in a three-part series on Vital Signs |
| 11/27/07 |
Local law firm Horne Coupar joins the ranks of environmental philanthropists through 1% For The Planet |
| 11/14/07 |
Fifteen new community foundations join the CFs and the Environment initiative |
| 11/09/07 |
Environmental conference calls Hamilton teens to action |
| 11/08/07 |
Permanent fund to memorialize Constable Doug Scott Jr. |
| 11/07/07 |
Spring Council on Foundations conference - Philanthropy’s Vision: A Leadership Summit |
| 11/02/07 |
CFC comments on donor study featured in Globe and Mail |
| 11/02/07 |
Temagami Foundation featured in Globe and Mail |
| 11/01/07 |
2007 Charitable Donors Study Media Advisory released |
OCTOBER |
| 10/31/07 |
Edmonton Community Foundation launches Memorial and Traffic Safety Fund |
| 10/31/07 |
Kids ‘N Motion grant application deadline is February 28. |
| 10/31/07 |
The Philanthropist releases a new article, “Thinking Globally? Canadian Foundations and Trends in International Philanthropy” |
| 10/31/07 |
Imagine Canada releases revised Ethical Code for Fundraising and Financial Accountability. |
| 10/25/07 |
Mississauga's philanthropists to be acknowledged |
| 10/17/07 |
Request for Proposals for Assisting Local Leaders with Immigrant Employment Strategies (ALLIES) |
| 10/17/07 |
New study shows the powerful contributions of Canadian philanthropists at home and abroad |
| 10/03/07 |
Vital Signs reports attract national media attention |
| 10/02/07 |
Community Foundations of Canada releases Vital Signs, a New Annual Report on our Country's Quality of Life |
| 10/01/07 |
Community foundations release Vital Signs |
| 10/01/07 |
CFC releases first national Vital Signs report |
SEPTEMBER |
| 09/24/07 |
Partnership Fuels $36 million Scholarship Programs |
| 09/24/07 |
Community Foundations set to release Local and National Vital Signs Reports |
| 09/20/07 |
1% For the Planet video now available online! |
| 09/20/07 |
CFC launches Conference 2008 website! |
| 09/12/07 |
Community Foundations of Canada and Benjamin Moore announce expansion of Community Restoration Program |
| 09/12/07 |
Benjamin Moore goes National with Community Restoration Program |
| 09/12/07 |
Saskatoon Community Foundation Donor Featured in The Globe and Mail's Giving Back Column |
| 09/12/07 |
Stratford and area community groups get boost from Benjamin Moore |
| 09/05/07 |
Imagine Canada’s 2007 Business and Community Partnership Awards |
AUGUST |
| 08/29/07 |
Robert Putnam’s recently released study is generating considerable controversy south of the border. |
| 08/22/07 |
Donor to the Fundy Community Foundation featured in The Globe and Mail's Giving Back column |
| 08/13/07 |
Martha Powell appointed CEO of London Community Foundation |
| 08/01/07 |
Socially Responsible Investing:Be socially conscious and still earn solid returns on investments |
JULY |
| 07/11/07 |
The Transatlantic Community Foundation Network releases “The Future of Community Foundations. A Transatlantic Perspective” |
| 07/04/07 |
Community Foundations of Canada announces release date for Vital Signs, annual report card on health of communities |
| 07/04/07 |
Planned Giving for Canadians |
| 07/03/07 |
$1-Million Gift Supports Children |
JUNE |
| 06/20/07 |
Immigrant Children Conference 2007 to be held Guelph, ON on October 25-26 |
| 06/19/07 |
Xstrata Nickel Provides Largest Single Corporate Donation to The Sudbury Community Foundation |
| 06/05/07 |
Community Foundations of Canada appoints new Board Chair |
| 06/05/07 |
New endowment fund will support Cambridge community |
| 06/05/07 |
Tamarack presents Communities Collaborating Institute in Kitchener, Ontario |
| 06/05/07 |
Guide: Grantmaking with a Racial Equity Lens, is released |
MAY |
| 05/23/07 |
CFC celebrates 15 years |
| 05/22/07 |
Community Foundations of Canada Celebrates 15th Anniversary |
| 05/22/07 |
CFC Milestones |
| 05/16/07 |
Grassroots Grantmakers releases report - A Legacy of Leadership and Support for Grassroots Grantmaking |
| 05/16/07 |
Jeff Toews Memorial Fund established at the Community Foundation of Greater Grande Prairie |
| 05/16/07 |
Jeff Toews Memorial Fund Established |
| 05/16/07 |
CFC celebrates 15th anniversary |
| 05/09/07 |
Edmonton Community Foundation partners on social enterprise fund |
| 05/09/07 |
The Winnipeg Foundation wins award |
| 05/04/07 |
Stepping Up…Stepping Forward: Creating Paths to Greater Giving |
APRIL |
| 04/25/07 |
Leadership for Canada’s Changing Communities – read the dialogue summary and add your voice now! |
| 04/24/07 |
In Celebration of Earth Day, Community Foundation supports Literacy and Environmental Awareness |
| 04/17/07 |
2007 Benjamin Moore Community Restoration Program |
| 04/03/07 |
Community Foundations of Canada announces new partnership with 1% For The Planet, Mountain Equipment Co-op |
| 04/03/07 |
Leading retailer launches environmental challenge to business |
| 04/02/07 |
Fund Receives $85,000 Boost |
| 04/02/07 |
Community Foundation Entrusted with CFUW Scholarship Fund |
| 04/02/07 |
Community Foundation Announces New Fund for Belleisle Area Students |
| 04/02/07 |
Community Foundations of Canada launches new environmental partnership |
MARCH |
| 03/27/07 |
Fall 2007 Senior International Fellows Program |
| 03/27/07 |
Monica Patten quoted in Charity Village's News Byte about last week's Federal budget |
| 03/19/07 |
Tax Change is Good News for Charities & Communities
Community foundations say tax break will encourage more giving |
| 03/19/07 |
Tax Change is Good News for Charities & Communities |
| 03/15/07 |
Leadership for Canada’s Changing Communities |
| 03/07/07 |
Vancouver Foundation in the news |
| 03/07/07 |
Business Contributions to Canadian Communities |
| 03/05/07 |
Philanthropy in Canada hotter than ever |
| 03/05/07 |
Third record-breaking year for community foundations |
FEBRUARY |
| 02/28/07 |
Essential Skills and Strategies for New Grantmakers |
| 02/28/07 |
National Volunteer Week |
| 02/14/07 |
CFC launches five revised French resources |
| 02/14/07 |
Community foundations distribute class action settlement |
| 02/14/07 |
Globe and Mail covers class action settlement to be distributed by community foundations |
| 02/11/07 |
The Ultimate Gift Movie Screening – Philanthropy Goes Hollywood, via The Calgary Foundation |
| 02/01/07 |
National grant program launched by BMO employees promotes healthy, active lifestyles for youth |
| 02/01/07 |
"What Donors Want" Teleconference Session |
JANUARY |
| 01/03/07 |
Charity Village Leadership Series interviews CFC's CEO |
| 2006 |
DECEMBER |
| 12/20/06 |
Vital Signs part of TV Ontario interview |
| 12/20/06 |
Community foundations featured in Canadian Business Wealth Issue |
| 12/18/06 |
Extensive manual explains why to do it, how to do it |
| 12/18/06 |
Hamilton CAS receives 400 toy bears for children coming into care |
| 12/13/06 |
Greater Montreal’s Vital Signs®, a first annual check-up on the metropolitan region’s quality of life! |
| 12/13/06 |
New initiatives designed to address growing insurance issues facing Canada’s non-profit sector |
| 12/13/06 |
Imagine Canada library update |
| 12/13/06 |
The Greater Saint John Community Foundation celebrates 30th anniversary |
| 12/05/06 |
TD Report says boomers will change face of charities |
| 12/05/06 |
Canadian FundRaiser promotes CFC’s new Communications & Marketing Manual |
| 12/05/06 |
Scotiabank unveils Aqueduct Foundation |
| 12/05/06 |
Mayor donates $2.34 million to Community Foundation of Mississauga |
| 12/05/06 |
Hamilton uses the power of art to tackle the issue of poverty |
| 12/05/06 |
New Charitable Giving Program launched by BMO Nesbitt Burns |
| 12/04/06 |
Anonymous Donor Gives $24 Million to Foundation of Greater Montreal |
NOVEMBER |
| 11/30/06 |
Local Resident Leaves $450,000 to Surrey Foundation Endowment Funds |
| 11/22/06 |
Learning to Engage |
| 11/22/06 |
CFSource announces Canada’s Vital Signs |
| 11/22/06 |
CFSource announces Canada’s Vital Signs |
| 11/09/06 |
Raise the Profile of Philanthropy on National Philanthropy Day |
| 11/08/06 |
Voluntary Gateway E-Newsletter |
| 11/02/06 |
TCFN announces Canada’s Vital Signs |
| 11/02/06 |
Charity Village looks at realities of being an executive director |
OCTOBER |
| 10/26/06 |
Public expresses views about charities |
| 10/26/06 |
Theory of Change website |
| 10/26/06 |
New Wings e-library |
| 10/26/06 |
Justin Trudeau meets with youth at Victoria Foundation's 70th anniversary celebration |
| 10/24/06 |
Community foundations release first report cards on health of communities |
| 10/19/06 |
Vital Signs attracts unprecedented media coverage |
| 10/19/06 |
The Management of Non-Profit and Charitable Organizations in Canada |
| 10/19/06 |
Drowning in Data |
| 10/19/06 |
Executive Transitions |
| 10/18/06 |
Vital Signs checkup inaugurated in four cities |
| 10/12/06 |
New report on housing and homelessness |
| 10/12/06 |
Community Foundation of PEI featured in Charity Village cover story |
| 10/03/06 |
Community Foundations release first report cards on health of communities
Vancouver, Victoria and Ottawa join Toronto in measuring their cities’ Vital Signs |
SEPTEMBER |
| 09/28/06 |
Philanthropy Journal series overviews Canadian philanthropy |
| 09/28/06 |
Community Foundation of Ottawa profiled in Ottawa Citizen article about Vital Signs |
| 09/28/06 |
Neighbourhood Projects Give Reason to Celebrate
Community Party to be Held at Cathedral High School |
| 09/20/06 |
CFC featured in “Making your Organization Bilingual” article |
| 09/20/06 |
New from Imagine Canada |
| 09/20/06 |
Hamilton Community Foundation Invitation
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED |
| 09/14/06 |
Caledon Institute of Social Policy releases paper on the “communities agenda.” |
| 09/07/06 |
National Toolkits Make Marketing Easier Than Ever |
| 09/07/06 |
New Report on building Successful Collaborations |
| 09/07/06 |
Cranbrook and District Community Foundation Receives Significant Donation |
AUGUST |
| 08/30/06 |
CFC mentioned in cover story on preparing newcomers for life in Canada |
| 08/30/06 |
CFC/Law Commission immigration study featured in TCFN newsletter |
| 08/23/06 |
New report: Empowering the Canadian Voluntary and Non-Profit Sector: Connecting Social Change and Social Development with the Social Source Technology Movement in Canada |
| 08/23/06 |
SAINT JOHN HARBOUR BRIDGE AUTHORITY AND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCE THOMAS L. MCGLOAN, Q.C. FUND
Fund to Honour Community Leader and Driving Force behind Harbour Bridge Project |
| 08/16/06 |
Maytree Public Policy Training Institute accepting applications |
| 08/16/06 |
Advisors Edge features community foundations and SYC program in article on Donor Advised Funds. |
| 08/16/06 |
Victoria Foundation Trademarks Tagline
- connecting people who care with causes that matter® - |
| 08/03/06 |
Request for Proposals for External Review of CFC Youth in Philanthropy Initiative |
| 08/01/06 |
Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society fellowship opportunity |
| 08/01/06 |
New Canadian non-profit work site just launched |
| 08/01/06 |
Philanthropic Foundations Canada annual report highlights |
JULY |
| 07/18/06 |
New Immigration study receives tremendous coverage |
| 07/18/06 |
Two new guides for grant makers. |
| 07/18/06 |
Community Foundation Services resources and reports |
| 07/13/06 |
2006 Benjamin Moore Community Restoration Program Grants Awarded |
| 07/12/06 |
Brantford Community Foundation featured in Charity Village. |
| 07/12/06 |
Peter Hero’s speech at CFC national conference highlighted in Transatlantic Community Foundation Network newsletter. |
| 07/12/06 |
New online space for connecting people with Canadian resources in the community-based sector. |
| 07/11/06 |
New Study Released! Unsettled: Legal and Policy Barriers for Newcomers to Canada |
| 07/06/06 |
New Mackenzie Charitable Giving Fund helps Canadians plan to maximize donations over time |
| 07/05/06 |
Prize winners for completion of CFC's Compensation Survey |
| 07/05/06 |
Hamilton Community Foundation featured in article on Poverty Reduction. |
| 07/05/06 |
Warren Buffett outlines plan to give the bulk of his fortune to charity. |
JUNE |
| 06/26/06 |
EACCC Final Report on Cities and Communities recently released. |
| 06/26/06 |
Community-building workbook now available. |
| 06/26/06 |
Paper by Grantmakers for Effective Organizations available. |
| 06/19/06 |
Worldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support is seeking a Director, WINGS Global Fund for Community Foundations |
| 06/19/06 |
Victoria Foundation receives Award of Excellence from Canadian Public Relations Society |
| 06/12/06 |
Fellowships available at the Centre on Philanthropy and Civil Society |
| 06/08/06 |
Community Foundation Turns Thirty at Harbour Passage Garden Party |
| 06/06/06 |
Professional Advisors e-Resource updated |
| 06/06/06 |
CFC’s Partnership with BMO profiled in article about RBC Charitable Gift Program |
| 06/06/06 |
Canada Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating just released |
MAY |
| 05/31/06 |
Special Report - Five Smart Ideas to Improve Donor Communication |
| 05/31/06 |
New report examines changing agenda of corporate philanthropy |
| 05/31/06 |
Now Available: Building Bridges: A Tool for Engaging Diverse Communities |
| 05/24/06 |
Post conference materials now available for CFC 2006 National Conference |
| 05/24/06 |
New Community Foundation report published |
| 05/07/06 |
Second consecutive year of record-breaking donations for Canada’s community foundations |
| 05/03/06 |
Canadian media outlets cover the launch of Vital Signs® national project |
| 05/03/06 |
Canadian Press story on expected tax breaks in Federal Budget quotes CFC's Monica Patten |
| 05/03/06 |
Community foundations featured in Globe article on Federal Budget tax change |
| 05/03/06 |
CFC applauds tax change in Federal Budget |
| 05/03/06 |
CFC issues pre-budget media advisory |
APRIL |
| 04/24/06 |
Statistics Canada is asking organizations to promote Census Day - May 16, 2006 |
| 04/24/06 |
Community foundations to issue annual report cards on health of communities |
| 04/18/06 |
Register Now for CFC's 2006 National Conference |
| 04/10/06 |
Monica Patten is featured speaker in upcoming Tamarack tele-learning seminar on movements for change |
| 04/10/06 |
Early Bird registration for this year’s conference closes tomorrow, Wednesday 12 April. |
| 04/03/06 |
The Winnipeg Foundation’s Rick Frost recently gave a keynote presentation in Singapore on the topic Community Foundations in the World of Philanthropy |
| 04/03/06 |
The Community Foundation of Ottawa launches its first youth-led grants program |
MARCH |
| 03/27/06 |
Monica Patten is featured speaker in upcoming Tamarack tele-learning seminar on movements for change |
| 03/27/06 |
Benjamin Moore Community Restoration Program invites applications in seven Ontario communities – deadline May 26, 2006. |
| 03/27/06 |
Central Ontario's largest law firm establishes an Endowment with Huronia Communities Foundation |
FEBRUARY |
| 02/27/06 |
Environmental Leadership and Management (ELM) Program |
| 02/13/06 |
Major Gift to Huronia Communities Foundation |
| 02/10/06 |
Fondations communautaires du Canada dévoile le programme de sa 9e conférence nationale |
| 02/10/06 |
Community Foundations of Canada announces 9th National Conference program |
| 02/06/06 |
Record Year of Granting for The Winnipeg Foundation |
JANUARY |
| 01/30/06 |
Tamarack’s Vibrant Communities to focus on community foundation social justice work |
| 01/16/06 |
Fredericton Community Foundation to award grant in 2006 of up to $50,000 |
| 01/10/06 |
CFC 2006 National Conference Website Launched! |
| 2005 |
DECEMBER |
| 12/19/05 |
CFC’s Social Justice Survey Published |
| 12/12/05 |
The December 6th Victims Foundation Against Violence Joins the Foundation of Greater Montreal |
NOVEMBER |
| 11/28/05 |
Government of Québec and community foundations launch generous matching grants program |
| 11/28/05 |
Foundation of Greater Montreal: A partner dedicated to promoting culture |
| 11/21/05 |
Hamilton Community Foundation is the subject of a recent paper in the Harvard Family Research Project's periodical, The Evaluation Exchange |
| 11/21/05 |
Canadian Fundraiser gives practical advice on how to proceed when searching for a new Executive Director |
| 11/21/05 |
Greater Saint John Community Foundation announces new fund for National Philanthropy Day |
| 11/21/05 |
Upcoming Teleconference on the Future of Family Philanthropy |
| 11/14/05 |
To celebrate National Philanthropy Day, The Guelph Community Foundation has announced $1.14 million in new gifts |
OCTOBER |
| 10/31/05 |
CFC's article on Social Justice, Shifting Focus, is featured on the Foundation News and Commentary website |
| 10/31/05 |
Fondation communautaire Gaspésie – Les Îles receives $200 000 from Canada Economic Development for 3 part initiative to stop the exodus of young people from the region. |
| 10/31/05 |
Hamilton Community Foundation holds youth environment conference |
| 10/24/05 |
Lethbridge Community Foundation receives $5 million |
| 10/24/05 |
Community Foundation of Mississauga receives 5 million to create endowment fund |
| 10/17/05 |
National grant program launched by BMO employees promotes healthy, active lifestyles for youth |
| 10/13/05 |
New Report indicates that community foundations are entering a pivotal era |
| 10/03/05 |
CFC 2006 National Conference Call for Session Proposals |
| 10/03/05 |
New report on Social Capital as a valuable Public Policy tool |
| 10/03/05 |
Philanthropy Explosion: It's not just for the wealthy anymore |
| 10/03/05 |
CFO launches innovative program designed to inspire local entrepreneurs and investors to invest in the future of their community |
SEPTEMBER |
| 09/26/05 |
CF-LINKS Teleconference Workshop on Market Performance in 2005 and 2006 - with top investment experts from McLean Budden - approaching quickly on Nov. 2nd |
| 09/19/05 |
Almost half of all Canadians donated to tsunami disaster relief. |
| 09/19/05 |
Web page addresses questions raised by the New Orleans disaster and ensuing community collapse |
| 09/19/05 |
Abbotsford CF receives $100,000 from 2004 BC Summer Games surplus funds |
| 09/12/05 |
The Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP) launches new LEAVE A LEGACY website |
| 09/12/05 |
The Philanthropic Initiative offers free open forum for funders on community revitalization |
| 09/07/05 |
Hamilton Community Foundation funds new program to help students stay in school |
| 09/06/05 |
Council on Foundations' website offers resources for those interested in providing relief to the victims of Hurricane Katrina |
| 09/06/05 |
Hurricane Katrina Update from ICF (September 2, 2005) |
AUGUST |
| 08/22/05 |
Steve Gunderson to Head Council on Foundations |
| 08/15/05 |
Publication from roundtable offers new approach to evaluating community change |
| 08/15/05 |
Article outlines origin and current significance of 'The Social Economy' |
| 08/15/05 |
Report describes achievements of Community Economic Development programs for women |
| 08/15/05 |
CFC to Present at Council on Foundations Conference for Community Foundations |
| 08/08/05 |
Article published in defense of small community foundations |
| 08/08/05 |
New publication on improving and strengthening grant making organizations |
| 08/03/05 |
WINGS-CF publishes their 2005 Community Foundation Global Status Report |
| 08/03/05 |
New resources available on organizing site visits for donors |
| 08/03/05 |
Synergos invites applications for Senior Fellows Program Class of 2006 |
JULY |
| 07/25/05 |
Report released on the expense patterns of largest U.S. foundations. |
| 07/25/05 |
New report available on holistic programs to help women and their families achieve financial well-being |
| 07/25/05 |
Civicus provides update on G8 summit |
| 07/25/05 |
CPRN publishes presentation on Non-profits in the Place-Based Policy Era |
| 07/18/05 |
The Power of Giving was #1 best-selling book on Amazon.ca |
| 07/13/05 |
Cambridge kid’s centres get big boost from Benjamin Moore |
| 07/11/05 |
Social Development Canada calls for proposals for anti-poverty initiatives |
| 07/11/05 |
HR Council for the Voluntary/Non-Profit Sector launches their new website |
| 07/04/05 |
Barrie to launch Canada’s 150th community foundation |
| 07/02/05 |
The Canadian Commission for UNESCO is looking for young people to participate in its youth sector |
| 07/01/05 |
Greater Saint John bi-annual grants total $148,370 |
JUNE |
| 06/28/05 |
Charity.ca ceases operation of online donation portal |
| 06/27/05 |
US Foundation Center’s "Foundation Yearbook: Facts and Figures on Private and Community Foundations, 2005 Edition" published (PDF) |
| 06/26/05 |
Partnership of BC Community Foundations Allocates $60K to Priority Projects |
| 06/14/05 |
Greater Saint John Community Foundation Organizes 2nd Annual Garden Party for Environmental Project |
| 06/12/05 |
2005 US Fall Conference for Community Foundations - on-line registration now open |
| 06/12/05 |
WINGS publishes the 2005 Community Foundation Global Status Report |
| 06/05/05 |
Asia-Pacific Philanthropy Consortium to host WINGS Secretariat for 2007 - 2010 |
| 06/05/05 |
BMO CEO Accepts Best Corporate Citizen of the Year Award |
| 06/05/05 |
Local citizen leaves over $900,000 to Guelph Community Foundation |
MAY |
| 05/30/05 |
Law Commission of Canada and CFC join forces to study barriers to successful immigration settlement |
| 05/30/05 |
The Eastern Townships Community Foundation launches |
| 05/30/05 |
Youth in Philanthropy summer student to undertake project with CFC |
| 05/30/05 |
RFP announced for Community Scholar in Law Reform Project |
| 05/27/05 |
Provocative article by Emmett D. Carson on how to ensure accountable foundation practices |
| 05/27/05 |
Governor General to address Edmonton Community Foundation AGM |
| 05/24/05 |
New report from the Stanford Social Innovation Review, "The Reality Underneath the Buzz of Partnerships: The potential and pitfalls of partnering" by Francie Ostrower |
| 05/20/05 |
Niagara Community Foundation announces its largest ever estate gift |
| 05/19/05 |
The Calgary Foundation announces new President & CEO |
| 05/17/05 |
Hamilton Community Foundation issues news release about local poverty initiative |
| 05/10/05 |
City of Kenora Gifts $286,000 to Local Community Foundation |
| 05/09/05 |
Research promises major boost for thousands of Canadian non-profit organizations |
| 05/09/05 |
Industry Canada's IM/IT Secretariat successfully completes its activities and delivers a five component strategy of technological tools and services |
| 05/09/05 |
Lawson Foundation Honours Four Outstanding Canadians including CFC's Monica Patten |
| 05/05/05 |
The Calgary Foundation announces banner year in 2004 |
| 05/03/05 |
Ontario Network - Canada Volunteerism Network nonprofit project funding available - deadline June 17th |
| 05/02/05 |
The Foundation of Greater Montreal announces creation of the Hope Fund |
| 05/02/05 |
The Foundation of Greater Montreal achieves all objectives |
APRIL |
| 04/27/05 |
Philanthropic leaders from North America, Europe to gather in Ottawa |
| 04/21/05 |
Globe and Mail profiles community foundations |
| 04/20/05 |
2004 a record-breaker for Canada’s community foundations |
| 04/18/05 |
Voluntary Sector Forum has new structure as VSI moves into final year |
| 04/15/05 |
Web-based survey collecting data for a National Study of Board Governance Practices in the Canadian non-profit sector |
| 04/11/05 |
The first report tracking foundation support of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) issues published in the US |
| 04/11/05 |
Prairieaction Foundation announces its Second Call for Proposals for Community Grants Program |
| 04/08/05 |
Voluntary/Non-profit Organizations Say Yes to Human Resources Council |
| 04/08/05 |
Vancouver Foundation Appoints Faye Wightman as President and CEO |
| 04/05/05 |
BMO/CFC Alliance highlighted in Macleans magazine profile of new style donors |
| 04/04/05 |
Community Foundations of Canada receives $250,000 grant from Ford Foundation |
| 04/01/05 |
New Technology Grantmaking Tools Now Available from Voluntary Sector Initiative |
MARCH |
| 03/29/05 |
Canada Boasts Second Largest Nonprofit Sector in the World (Charity Village, March 28) |
| 03/24/05 |
New in March: Voluntary Sector Forum publishes several useful reports |
| 03/24/05 |
Parution du numéro de mars 2005 du bulletin du Forum du secteur bénévole et communautaire |
| 03/24/05 |
Voluntary Sector Forum publishes March 2005 newsletter |
| 03/18/05 |
Charity Village profiles "The Ups and Downs of Offering and Accepting Pro Bono Work" |
| 03/18/05 |
The Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society announces the Senior International Fellows Program for fall 2005 |
| 03/04/05 |
Summer Internships Available for 2005 through Community Experience Initiative |
FEBRUARY |
| 02/17/05 |
Academic papers and presentations from Community Foundations: Symposium on a Global Movement now available |
| 02/17/05 |
Find out more about National Volunteer Week, 17-23 April 2005 |
| 02/17/05 |
Learning from the World, The Imagine Canada/Johns Hopkins University International Symposium (22-23 March 2005, Toronto) |
| 02/14/05 |
Toronto Star profiles community foundation option for donors |
| 02/14/05 |
Spring 2005: FREE Thaw the Chill on Advocacy by Charities Workshops are again being held across Canada by IMPACS |
| 02/11/05 |
Voluntary Sector Forum publishes February 2005 newsletter |
| 02/07/05 |
Voluntary Sector Human Resources Council Feasibility Study publishes results of on-line survey of on HR priorities |
JANUARY |
| 01/31/05 |
Applications invited: Donner Canadian Foundation Awards for Excellence in the Delivery of Social Services |
| 01/31/05 |
Greater Saint John Community Foundation shares year-end financials and list of grants |
| 01/28/05 |
Funding partnership in the Fraser Valley announced by Abbotsford Community Foundation |
| 01/27/05 |
US Council on Foundations searching for a new President and CEO |
| 01/19/05 |
Benjamin Moore Community Restoration Program invites applications in six Ontario communities – deadline April 1, 2005 |
| 01/17/05 |
CCP and NVO announce new merged organization: Imagine Canada |
| 01/14/05 |
Social Development Canada has posted an RFP for an issue paper on the social economy (January 27 deadline) |
| 01/14/05 |
January 28 registration deadline for 2005 Youth Grantmakers Summer Leadership Conference (Michigan, US) |
| 01/11/05 |
Director, External Relations, Volunteer Canada |
| 01/11/05 |
Directeur, Relations extérieures, Bénévoles Canada |
| 01/10/05 |
The Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador is looking for a Portal Project Manager |
| 01/07/05 |
TSUNAMIS ET SECOURS D’URGENCE – LE POINT |
| 01/06/05 |
TSUNAMI RELIEF UPDATE |
| 01/03/05 |
Napanee District Community Foundation channelling donations to Canadian Red Cross for Tsunami Relief |
| 01/03/05 |
Charity Village recommande des organismes d’aide internationale aux Canadiens désireux de faire des dons pour venir en aide aux pays touchés par le tremblement de terre et les tsunamis |
| 01/03/05 |
Voluntary Sector Evaluation Research Project (VSERP) issues fact sheet on performance measurement for Canadian voluntary organizations |
| 01/03/05 |
International aid organizations recommended by Charity Village for Canadians looking to send financial assistance to countries affected by earthquake and tsunamis |
| 2004 |
DECEMBER |
| 12/23/04 |
Landmark study reveals size and scope of nonprofit and voluntary sector and its role in Ontario |
| 12/22/04 |
Toronto Star: Food banks to benefit from price-fixing case |
| 12/22/04 |
Class Action Proceeds Benefit More Than 85 Charities: Food charities receive funds just in time for holiday season |
| 12/17/04 |
Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce releases interim report with recommendations on charitable giving |
| 12/10/04 |
NLI Peer Group Project a Success in Building Non-Profit Executive Director Job Satisfaction |
| 12/09/04 |
The Government of Canada and Voluntary Sector release their report The Journey Continues: The Second Report to Canadians on Implementing An Accord Between the Government of Canada and the Voluntary Sector |
| 12/08/04 |
Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador makes first grants |
| 12/08/04 |
Edmonton Community Foundation announces new CEO |
| 12/08/04 |
Vancouver Foundation searching for new President & CEO |
| 12/06/04 |
Community Foundations of Canada Launches On-line Bookstore, Unveils New Resources |
NOVEMBER |
| 11/29/04 |
CFC launches a special section on Social Justice Philanthropy |
| 11/29/04 |
Les bulletins du Forum du secteur bénévole et communautaire : novembre 2004 |
| 11/29/04 |
Voluntary Sector Forum Info Newsletters - November 2004 |
| 11/26/04 |
Guelph Community Foundation donors contribute $650,000 for new Arts and Culture fund |
| 11/26/04 |
Social Innovation in Canada - new report from Canadian Policy Research Networks |
| 11/26/04 |
The Voluntary Sector Initiative Process Evaluation - Final Evaluation Report |
| 11/26/04 |
Évaluation de l'Initiative sur le secteur bénévole et communautaire : Rapport d'évaluation final |
| 11/25/04 |
Partnership between private sector, Ontario government, City of Toronto and Toronto Community Foundation creates innovative new housing program |
| 11/19/04 |
Canadians Shine at International Gathering |
| 11/19/04 |
National Post profiles BMO/CFC Alliance and the benefit of giving through community foundations |
| 11/19/04 |
Free IMPACS charity workshops: Thaw the Chill on Advocacy in Victoria, Vancouver, Surrey and Kelowna |
| 11/19/04 |
Saskatoon Foundation establishes a Youth Advisory Council |
| 11/15/04 |
Media release - National Philanthropy Day: Community Foundations Launch Charitable Giving Toolkit for Investment Professionals, Lawyers |
| 11/12/04 |
Funding Matters II released by Canadian Council on Social Development |
| 11/08/04 |
Price Fixing Lawsuit Nets Funds for Food Banks, Breakfast Programs |
| 11/05/04 |
New Caledon Institute report on managing for sustainability |
| 11/05/04 |
November 16 Empire Club speech to be broadcast on the Web - new president of the organization formed by CCP/NVO merger |
| 11/05/04 |
Check out the speeches and sessions from the Canadian Centre for Philanthropy's Symposium 2004 using CCP's Webcast tool |
OCTOBER |
| 10/31/04 |
BMO Employee Foundation Creates Fund to Combat Childhood Obesity |
| 10/28/04 |
Local family establishes new funds with Greater Saint John Community Foundation |
| 10/28/04 |
Medicine Hat Community Foundation receives gift in excess of $600,000 |
| 10/25/04 |
Le CCP et le RONB invitent les personnes intéressées à présenter leur candidature au poste de vice-présidente ou vice-président chargé(e) des politiques publiques et des relations gouvernementales (à Ottawa) d’un nouvel organisme |
| 10/25/04 |
Volunteer Canada members to save up to 30% off DOL insurance through new National Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance program |
| 10/25/04 |
CCP and NVO inviting applications for first Vice President, Public Policy & Government Relations (Ottawa) of new organization |
| 10/25/04 |
Higher Impact: Improving Foundation Performance - March 2005 seminar from the Center for Effective Philanthropy (US) |
| 10/25/04 |
Nominations invited for the fifth annual Arthur Kroeger College Awards for Public Affairs |
| 10/18/04 |
Voluntary Sector Forum looking to fill contract position for Policy Analyst - Liability Issues |
| 10/15/04 |
The Muttart Foundation has released “Talking About Charities” 2004 – a national public-opinion poll in which Canadians give their impressions about charities and issues affecting charities |
| 10/01/04 |
Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society's Emerging Leaders 2005 International Fellows Program - October 29 application deadline |
| 10/01/04 |
An ex-Montrealer reconnects with his home town by donating half a million dollars to the Foundation of Greater Montreal |
SEPTEMBER |
| 09/30/04 |
Nouveau Siècle, Nouveaux Risques : Enjeux pour le développement social, Montréal, les 18 et 19 novembre 2004 |
| 09/30/04 |
New Century, New Risks: Challenges for Social Development in Canada, Montreal, 18-19 November 2004 |
| 09/28/04 |
Check out the latest communications training opportunities from IMPACS |
| 09/28/04 |
2004 National Scholarship Providers Association Annual Conference in Montreal, 27-29 October |
| 09/27/04 |
September 2004 Voluntary Sector Forum Info Newsletter published |
| 09/27/04 |
Just Released! Satellite account of nonprofit institutions and volunteering |
| 09/27/04 |
Just Released! Cornerstones of Community: Highlights of the National Survey of Nonprofit and Voluntary Organizations |
| 09/20/04 |
Liability Insurance and the Voluntary Sector – Framing the Issues |
| 09/20/04 |
Greater Saint John Community Foundation Holds Gardening Party for Environmental Project |
| 09/15/04 |
The Winnipeg Foundation releases first issue of a publication that profiles philanthropy and the community |
| 09/13/04 |
Worlwide INitiatives for Grantmaker Support (WINGS) launches a new Web site |
| 09/07/04 |
"CCP, StatsCan bring new sector research to the table" - 31 August issue of Canadian FundRaiser eNews |
AUGUST |
| 08/31/04 |
Charity Village's cover story for 30 August - Canada's growing youth philanthropy movement |
| 08/25/04 |
Socially Responsible Investing |
| 08/25/04 |
The Knowledge Development Centre Launches its 2005 Funding Competition! |
| 08/19/04 |
"People Power and Voluntary Organizations: The Challenge of Human Resource Policy", 5th Annual National Forum of the Public Policy and Third Sector Initiative, Kingston, Ontario, October 22-23, 2004 |
| 08/18/04 |
Canadian Donor's Guide - 2004 edition now available |
| 08/12/04 |
High-Engagement Philanthropy: A Bridge to a More Effective Social Sector (June 2004, Venture Philanthropy Partners and Community Wealth Ventures) |
| 08/12/04 |
Discussion paper and transcript consider the place and purpose of philanthropy in a modern liberal democracy available from the Hudson Insitute (US) |
| 08/09/04 |
Tamarack: An Institute for Community Engagement profiles community foundations in a special section of their Web site |
| 08/05/04 |
If you work in the voluntary sector and manage paid staff, your help with a Web survey is needed by the HR Council |
JULY |
| 07/29/04 |
Towards a new partnership for community building - A report from the Private/Voluntary Sector Forum |
| 07/23/04 |
The 2004 Federal Budget introduced regulatory changes to Canadian charities for the first time in more than 20 years. Bob Wyatt, Voluntary Sector Co-chair of the Joint Table on Legal and Regulatory Reform explains in a recent Calgary presentation. |
| 07/23/04 |
CCP and NVO invite nominations to build the Board of a new organization for the sector |
| 07/18/04 |
"Local Donor Collaboration: Lessons from Baltimore and Beyond" is a new report from the US that shares useful lessons for grantmaker partnerships |
| 07/08/04 |
A new framework document sets out a vision for the development of the UK's voluntary and community sector infrastructure over the next ten years |
| 07/08/04 |
A Canadian resource to keep in mind: In Kind Canada |
| 07/07/04 |
"Philanthropy's Forgotten Resource? Engaging the Individual Donor" is an interesting report from the US |
| 07/05/04 |
New GrantCraft publication: "Grant Making with a Gender Lens" |
JUNE |
| 06/30/04 |
The Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society's Emerging Leaders International Fellows Program: 2005 call for applications (focus on community foundations and diaspora philanthropy) |
| 06/30/04 |
You can contribute to the next annual report to Canadians by participating in the Forum's nationwide survey, Taking the Accord Forward 2004! |
| 06/30/04 |
Thinking Beyond the Box: Thinking strategically about technology grantmaking in Canada’s voluntary sector |
| 06/30/04 |
Greater Saint John Community Foundation Announces New Fund for Local Charities and UNBSJ |
| 06/28/04 |
Medicine Hat Community Foundation Grants Nearly $200,000 |
| 06/28/04 |
June 2004 Voluntary Sector Forum Info Newsletter published |
| 06/28/04 |
A new book, "Just Money - A Critique of Contemporary American Philanthropy", shares the reflections of a generation of philanthropic leaders |
| 06/25/04 |
Synergos: Call for Applications, Senior Fellows Program Class of 2005 |
| 06/18/04 |
Victoria Foundation Receives $1.5 million Agency Fund |
| 06/14/04 |
Tides Canada announces photo contest |
| 06/14/04 |
EMAGINE builds on Imagine program and asks entrepreneurs and investors to pledge 1 to 5% of future profits to charity |
| 06/07/04 |
"Understanding Canadian Donors" recently published by CCP |
| 06/02/04 |
Burlington Community Foundation appoints new Executive Director |
| 06/01/04 |
CFC Unveils New Web Resource for Grantmakers |
MAY |
| 05/31/04 |
"Foundations for Success: Emerging Trends in Grantmakers' Use of the Internet" released by Interactive Applications Group, Inc. |
| 05/31/04 |
WINGS publishes the 2004 Community Foundation Global Status Report |
| 05/27/04 |
Huronia Communities Foundation and North Simcoe Healthy Streams Project awarded grant from Ontario Trillium Foundation |
| 05/25/04 |
CFC's how to resources now available - visit CFC's Publications page to find out how to order our manuals, etc. |
| 05/19/04 |
CFC Position Posting: Vice President and Chief Operating Officer |
| 05/18/04 |
Community Foundations of Canada publishes its 2003 Annual Report |
| 05/18/04 |
The Urban Institute (US) publishes executive summary of "Attitudes and Practices Concerning Effective Philanthropy" |
| 05/10/04 |
"Listening to Grantees: What Nonprofits Value in Their Foundation Funders" published by US Center for Effective Philanthropy |
| 05/07/04 |
Quebec City hosts Community Foundations of Canada/Des fondations du monde entier convergent sur Québec |
| 05/03/04 |
Progressive Technology Project in the US releases report on technology needs of community organizations |
APRIL |
| 04/29/04 |
Greater Saint John Community Foundation supports students in environmental activities |
| 04/26/04 |
Foundation Growth and Giving Estimates - 2003 Preview, now available from the US Foundation Center |
| 04/19/04 |
Read the first edition of BMO and CFC's Supporting Your Community newsletter -- a publication dedicated to the first collaboration between a major Canadian financial institution and CFC's network of community foundations |
| 04/19/04 |
Now available on the VSI Web site, "Resources for Accountability and Financial Management in the Voluntary Sector" |
| 04/14/04 |
Conference – Weekly update: Early Bird Registration closes April 15th/Conférence – Bulletin d’information hebdomadaire – La date limite pour les inscriptions hâtives: le 15 avril |
| 04/05/04 |
Now available on the VSI Web site, “Inventory of Effective Practices in Financing and Resourcing of Voluntary Sector Organizations in Canada” |
| 04/05/04 |
Le « Répertoire des pratiques exemplaires en matière de financement et d'obtention des ressources des organismes du secteur bénévole et communautaire au Canada» |
MARCH |
| 03/29/04 |
Points saillants des séances parallèles–Il y a deux séances à deux volets. Durant ces séances, les participants pourront aborder en profondeur deux questions importantes-L’engagement des donateurs et L’édification de communautés justes |
| 03/29/04 |
Concurrent Sessions Highlight: This year the conference will feature two double sessions with the opportunity for participants to tackle two important issues in a comprehensive manner - Donor Engagement and Creating a Just Community |
| 03/26/04 |
CFC and BMO Launch Program to Support Community Giving |
| 03/23/04 |
Conférence – Rappel hebdomadaire – Plus que sept semaines avant la conférence! Ce sera bientôt l’heure de notre … Rendez-vous Québec – Ne tardez pas à vous inscrire et à faire vos réservations à l’hôtel! |
| 03/23/04 |
Conference – Weekly update: Just seven weeks to go! Rendez-vous Québec is coming up soon - register and make your hotel arrangements now! |
| 03/16/04 |
Conference Update. Visit the CFC 2004 Conference page for an update on new additions to the presenter list/Des nouvelles de la Conférence 2004. Visitez la page de la Conférence 2004 des FCC. Vous y trouverez la liste à jour des présentateurs |
| 03/08/04 |
Grantcraft releases a new guide - Working With Start-Ups |
| 03/03/04 |
The Centre for Voluntary Sector Research and Development is seeking a Bilingual Project Coordinator |
FEBRUARY |
| 02/27/04 |
CF-LINKS 2004 Program Guide |
| 02/23/04 |
Broadening Philanthropy in Ontario's Communities - Project Update |
| 02/23/04 |
Community Foundations of Canada Unveils 8th National Conference |
| 02/19/04 |
Hamilton Community Foundation Targets Poverty Reduction with $3-Million Commitment |
| 02/13/04 |
The Voluntary Sector Forum newsletter/ Bulletin du Forum du secteur bénévole et communautaire |
| 02/06/04 |
The Registration Package for CFC’s 2004 National Conference in Québec City is now available/La Trousse d’inscription à la Conférence nationale des FCC qui se tiendra à Québec est maintenant prête |
JANUARY |
| 01/26/04 |
Apply Online! Knowledge Development Centre/Appliquez en ligne! Centre de développement des connaissances |
| 2003 |
DECEMBER |
| 12/12/03 |
Visit the Media Stories section of CFC's Newsroom to view a round-up of media coverage from across Canada regarding the launch of CFC and BMO's new philanthropic program |
| 12/08/03 |
New Resource from Volunteer Canada-Preparing Voluntary Boards |
| 12/02/03 |
The Co-operators Donate $10,000 to CFC |
NOVEMBER |
| 11/28/03 |
The Voluntary Sector Forum is pleased to announce the publication of its fourth newsletter/Le Forum du secteur bénévole et communautaire est fier d'annoncer la publication de son 4e bulletin |
| 11/25/03 |
New Partnership between Abbotsford Community Foundation and United Way of Fraser Valley Expands Funding Capacity |
| 11/25/03 |
The Community Foundation of Greater Kingston funds Ten Projects in New Environmental Initiative |
| 11/25/03 |
South Saskatchewan Community Foundation partners with The United Way of Regina to launch the Tomorrow Fund |
| 11/24/03 |
The Winnipeg Foundation Makes Record-setting Grant to Canadian Human Rights Museum |
| 11/18/03 |
BMO Financial Group and Canada’s Community Foundations Join Forces to Bolster Community Giving/BMO Groupe financier et Fondations communautaires du Canada conjuguent leurs efforts pour soutenir les collectivités |
| 11/17/03 |
Victoria Foundation plants the seeds of Philanthropy in three high schools |
OCTOBER |
| 10/27/03 |
Non-profits hurt by lack of benefits - as posted in The Globe and Mail |
| 10/08/03 |
WINGS and the Russian Donors Forum are organizing a peer learning event for emerging organizations |
| 10/08/03 |
The Canadian Evaluation Society National Capital Chapter invites all to their Annual Conference - Focus: Building Evaluation Capacity in the Voluntary Sector |
| 10/08/03 |
Four Things the Federal Government Can Do to Help Canadian Communities - presentation to the Standing Committee on Finance |
| 10/08/03 |
The Toronto Community Foundation has published its annual Vital Signs - a measurement of the health of the community |
SEPTEMBER |
| 09/22/03 |
The Human Resources in the Voluntary Sector has many new tools available on their web site |
| 09/22/03 |
The Center for Civil Society Studies is now accepting applications for their International Fellows in Philanthropy Program |
| 09/22/03 |
The New Brunswick Association of Fundraising Professionals are hosting a Privacy Legislation luncheon in Fredericton |
| 09/22/03 |
Call for submissions from the The Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers and its New Ventures in Philanthropy initiative for their 2004 conference |
| 09/22/03 |
Issue Alert from the Canadian Centre for Philanthropy on the law that regulates advocacy charities |
| 09/15/03 |
CIVICUS is hosting its fifth biennial World Assembly in March 2004 - "Acting Together for a Just World" |
| 09/09/03 |
CFC launches new bilingual Environmental site |
| 09/09/03 |
New guidelines on charities, advocacy and political activities to be released by CCRA - IMPACS is urging charities to reexamine the issues |
| 09/09/03 |
Please welcome CFC's newest member! |
| 09/05/03 |
Benjamin Moore Community Restoration Program awards $25,000 in grants and $5,500 of Benjamin Moore paint to eight community groups in Ontario |
| 09/02/03 |
British Columbia Forest Fires |
| 09/02/03 |
Information has been posted regarding the Community Foundations: Symposium on a Global Movement |
| 09/02/03 |
VSERP invites you to a presentation of findings of their National Survey |
| 09/02/03 |
The Voluntary Sector Evaluation Research Project (VSERP) has posted community-based evaluation tools on their web site. |
| 09/02/03 |
The Social Justice paper "Potential and Limitations of Social Justice Grantmaking" is now available in French |
AUGUST |
| 08/25/03 |
CFC Welcomes Newest Member! |
| 08/25/03 |
Greater Saint John Community Foundation's Executive Director, Jane Barry, shares her good news with the community |
| 08/25/03 |
Georgie Day, Atlantic Regional Coordinator Interviewed on Career Changes and Choices |
| 08/19/03 |
Good Governance Newsletter provided by Banff Executive Leadership Inc. |
| 08/11/03 |
Huronia Communities Foundation's weekly ads are starting to pay off! |
| 08/11/03 |
Funding Opportunity: Voluntary Organizations working in Health are invited to submit proposals |
| 08/11/03 |
Brockville Community Foundation wins Mott Foundation Scholarship |
| 08/05/03 |
The Synergos Institute is now accepting applications for the Senior Fellowship program, Class of 2004 |
| 08/05/03 |
WINGS-CF Global Report now in pdf format for easier printing (currently in English only) |
| 08/05/03 |
Engaging Youth in Community Development - Salzburg Seminar Oct. 2003 |
JULY |
| 07/29/03 |
The Board of Directors of Volunteer Canada Announced the Selection of the New President |
| 07/23/03 |
The Winnipeg Foundation now has their "Did You Know" TV spots available on their web site. |
| 07/23/03 |
Funding Matters: The Impact of Canada's New Funding Regime on Nonprofit and Voluntary Organizations |
| 07/23/03 |
Retiring Baby Boomers and the Looming Workforce Shift |
| 07/14/03 |
Greater Saint John Community Foundation receives $25,000 McKean Family Foundation gift |
| 07/07/03 |
The Drucker Foundation is looking for the $20,000 Drucker Award winner for 2003 - it could be your program |
| 07/07/03 |
Brampton and Area Community Foundation has reached its targeted goal of $1 million in endowment funds and donations |
| 07/07/03 |
Greater Saint John Community Foundation makes leaps forward with the J.W. McConnell Family Foundation Environmental Initiative |
| 07/07/03 |
The Canadian Centre for Philanthropy is pleased to announce the launch of the Knowledge Development Centre! |
JUNE |
| 06/30/03 |
Benjamin Moore Community Restoration Program applications closed. More info... |
| 06/30/03 |
Vancouver Foundation partners with City and Four Pillars Fund to help organizations dealing with the drug problem of the Downtown Eastside |
| 06/30/03 |
The Voluntary Sector Forum requests that you complete their survey on the implementation of Accords and Codes |
| 06/30/03 |
Editorial - Community Foundation of Ottawa: "Bequests That Build Our City" |
| 06/23/03 |
Voluntary Sector Forum has released its Summer 2003 Info Newsletter |
| 06/23/03 |
The Greater Saint John Community Foundation invitation: “Engaging the Public in Environmental Stewardship and Sharing of Resources” |
| 06/23/03 |
West Vancouver Community Foundation partnering with the West Vancouver School District in its Prevention and Early Intervention Program for Substance Abuse |
| 06/23/03 |
Brockville Community Foundation Celebrates Its First Multi Grant Announcement |
| 06/16/03 |
Position Posting: Donor Service Administrator - Kitchener/Waterloo CF |
| 06/16/03 |
Hamilton Community Foundation launches Innovative Neighbourhood Grants Program |
| 06/16/03 |
2003 Awards of Rural Excellence Call for Nominations |
| 06/16/03 |
New tools & information available on the Developing Human Resources in the Voluntary Sector (HRVS) Web site |
| 06/10/03 |
London Community Foundation's Celebration 2003 |
| 06/10/03 |
London Community Foundation announces the Joseph Rea Environmental Fund |
| 06/10/03 |
The Center for the Study of Philanthropy is pleased to announce two unique fellowship opportunities |
| 06/02/03 |
Hamilton Community Foundation Awards First Grants from New Fund for Kids In Recreation |
MAY |
| 05/26/03 |
Summer Fun F.A.N. Club success in Fundy |
| 05/26/03 |
The Community Foundation of Ottawa kicked off a year of celebrations to mark its fifteenth anniversary with the launch of the publication of its history |
| 05/20/03 |
Research paper: The Capacity to Serve: A Qualitative Study of the Challenges Facing Canada's Nonprofit and Voluntary Organizations is available to download |
| 05/20/03 |
Huronia Communities Foundation sets up a new fund for Professional Advisors |
| 05/20/03 |
The 2003 Community Foundation Global Status Report is now available on the WINGS-CF website |
| 05/12/03 |
Fundy Community Foundation Hosts Community Dialogue Series |
| 05/12/03 |
Greater Saint John Community Foundation announces Dear Author Contest winners |
| 05/12/03 |
A unique invitation to a National Environmental Partnership |
| 05/12/03 |
Update from the Developing Human Resources in the Voluntary Sector (HRVS) Project! |
| 05/12/03 |
GrantBenefit – CFC’s web resource for demonstrating grantmaking impact is now available for preview |
| 05/05/03 |
The Greater Saint John Community Foundation Executive Director, Jane Barry, profiled in the St. John Telegraph Journal |
| 05/05/03 |
Benjamin Moore Community Restoration Program invites applications in six Ontario communities – deadline June 15, 2003 |
| 05/05/03 |
Foundation of Greater Montreal receives $3.8 million - Montreal Hospitals to benefit |
APRIL |
| 04/28/03 |
Community Foundation of Durham Region establishes bursary fund for women to attend new university |
| 04/28/03 |
Globe and Mail ad for President position at The United Church of Canada Foundation |
| 04/22/03 |
Unexpected gift boosts London Community Foundation |
| 04/22/03 |
Local media coverage for Niagara Community Foundation |
| 04/14/03 |
Check out IMPACS' Web site for an update on the Charity and Democracy project |
| 04/14/03 |
Volunteer Canada announces national Directors and Officers' Liability Insurance program for nonprofit organizations |
| 04/08/03 |
Charity Village profiles Richard Frost and The Winnipeg Foundation |
| 04/04/03 |
CFC staff member is profiled in a Halifax Herald article on young people opting for careers in the voluntary sector |
MARCH |
| 03/31/03 |
Info du Forum du secteur bénévole et communautaire |
| 03/31/03 |
Voluntary Sector Forum Info (the Forum's first newsletter) |
| 03/21/03 |
Niagara Community Foundation publishes Creating a Giving Program: A Guide for Small and Mid-Sized Canadian Companies |
| 03/21/03 |
Guide à l'intention des administrateurs des sociétés à but non lucratif |
| 03/21/03 |
Primer for Directors of Not-for-Profit Corporations |
| 03/20/03 |
Cover story in current issue of Foundation News & Commentary is an interview with Steven Minter, outgoing CEO of The Cleveland Foundation |
| 03/19/03 |
US Council on Foundations announces winners of 2003 Wilmer Shields Rich Awards for Excellence in Communications |
| 03/17/03 |
Media release: The Winnipeg Foundation's grantmaking reaches $12.7 million |
| 03/17/03 |
HRVS project update provided by this week's Charity Village news service |
| 03/11/03 |
Job posting: Laidlaw Foundation seeks Program Co-ordinator, Children's Agenda |
| 03/10/03 |
Voluntary Sector Initiative releases final report: Strengthening Voluntary Sector Capacity Through Technology (February 2003) |
| 03/07/03 |
Community Foundation of Ottawa makes the news for making $5m in grants last year in spite of market downturn |
| 03/06/03 |
Job opportunity: Director/Entrepreneur, Ashoka Canada |
FEBRUARY |
| 02/28/03 |
Merrill Lynch announces partnership with community foundations in the US |
| 02/24/03 |
New Issue Alert from the Canadian Centre for Philanthropy on the law that regulates advocacy charities |
| 02/17/03 |
CFC has recently launched some new publications - see our "Publications" page for more information |
| 02/10/03 |
Check out the new Codes of Good Practice from the Voluntary Sector Initiative |
| 02/10/03 |
New Social Entrepreneurship Literature Review from CCSE |
| 02/05/03 |
Offre d'emploi: Directeur ou directrice général(e), Forum du secteur bénévole et communautaire |
| 02/05/03 |
Job posting: Executive Director, Voluntary Sector Forum |
| 02/03/03 |
Canadian Council on Social Development advertises conference on building a social inclusion research agenda (March 27-28, Ottawa) |
| 02/03/03 |
Laidlaw Foundation releases three new working papers on social inclusion |
| 02/03/03 |
Applications invited for the 2003 Drucker Award for Canadian Nonprofit Innovation |
| 02/03/03 |
Researchers at Boston College (US) confirm that projected intergenerational transfer of wealth still valid |
JANUARY |
| 01/27/03 |
New Web site launched by Developing Human Resources in the Voluntary Sector (HRVS) |
| 01/24/03 |
Check out what's new at Grantcraft: Practical Wisdom for Grantmakers |
| 01/17/03 |
Quiet Calgarian leaves record charitable bequest of $15 million to The Calgary Foundation |
| 01/16/03 |
Secretariat of global community foundation support organization network moves to Brussels |
| 01/16/03 |
IMPACS provides an update on CCRA's new draft guidelines on political activities by charities |
| 01/10/03 |
CFC publishes two discussion papers for VSERP on the topic of evaluation in the voluntary sector |
| 01/07/03 |
CCP Cat: a new nonprofit library available on-line |
| 01/03/03 |
Medicine Hat Community Foundation features in National Post article on charity investments and giving |
| 2002 |
DECEMBER |
| 12/16/02 |
CFC launches a News Room for journalists, community foundations and the public |
| 12/16/02 |
Le rapport de l'Assemblée 2002 du secteur bénévole et communautaire qui a eu lieu à Ottawa le 6 et 7 octobre 2002 est maintenant disponible sur le site web du secteur bénévole et communautaire |
| 12/16/02 |
Report of the 2002 Voluntary Sector Assembly held in Ottawa October 6 - 7 is now available online on the Voluntary Sector Web site |
| 12/16/02 |
Update on the Charities and Democracy Project led by IMPACS |
| 12/09/02 |
Find out more about Youth in Philanthropy through new fact sheet |
NOVEMBER |
| 11/25/02 |
Next Canadian Association of Gift Planners annual conference to take place April 30 - May 3, 2003 in Vancouver |
| 11/25/02 |
CFC publishes "Issues and Trends Facing Community Foundations" |
| 11/18/02 |
Philanthropic Foundations Canada relaunches its Web site |
| 11/18/02 |
Medicine Hat Community Foundation announces Community Leadership program |
| 11/11/02 |
New name and first newsletter available from HRSS project |
| 11/11/02 |
Vancouver Foundation report "Profiles in Community Capacity-Building" shares stories from the Leadership, Engagement and Development Program |
OCTOBER |
| 10/28/02 |
Find out how you can get involved in the Charities and Democracy Project led by IMPACS |
| 10/25/02 |
Media release - The Winnipeg Foundation launches Web site |
| 10/23/02 |
Minister of Canadian Heritage, Sheila Copps, to lead Government's efforts to strengthen its relationship with the voluntary sector |
| 10/21/02 |
Find out more about the new Voluntary Sector Forum which will offer leadership to the sector until 2005 |
| 10/16/02 |
Article on community foundations by CFC's President published in Alliance magazine, September 2002 |
| 10/15/02 |
Niagara Community Foundation receives $750,000 donation to establish a new fund |
SEPTEMBER |
| 09/18/02 |
Benjamin Moore announces 16 Restoration Program grants for Canadian communities |
| 09/17/02 |
The Globe and Mail publishes story about how Hamilton has responded to local crimes of hate |
| 09/17/02 |
Brampton and Area Community Foundation (ON) gets $200,000 kick start |
| 09/04/02 |
CFC Press release: How Sept. 11th Brought New Hope to Hamilton, Ontario |
| 09/03/02 |
Call for nominations for the Arthur Kroeger College Award for Citizenship and Community Affairs |
AUGUST |
| 08/26/02 |
Grantcraft produces excellent resource materials for grantmakers - check out the Web site of this Ford Foundation project |
| 08/12/02 |
Amélioration du cadre réglementaire du secteur de la bienfaisance |
| 08/12/02 |
Joint regulatory consultations on the regulation of charities begin |
JULY |
| 07/25/02 |
IMPACS asks charities to get involved in the Let Charities Speak campaign |
| 07/16/02 |
New Job Opportunity for HRSS project/ Nouveau poste avec le projet SRHH |
| 07/09/02 |
Polish support organization launches a photo content for young people active in philanthropy. The contest deadline is December 31, 2002. |
| 07/04/02 |
Legacy to The West Vancouver Foundation |
| 07/02/02 |
Demande de propositions: L'Initiative canadienne sur le bénévolat |
| 07/02/02 |
Request for Proposals: The Canada Volunteerism Initiative |
| 07/02/02 |
Report now available of global meeting of organizations supporting community foundations (WINGS-CF) |
JUNE |
| 06/28/02 |
Recent resources: "A Plan of One's Own - A Woman's Guide to Philanthropy" from the US Forum of RAGs |
| 06/24/02 |
Vancouver Sun article profiles donor advised funds at Vancouver Foundation |
| 06/11/02 |
Greater Saint John Community Foundation announces new fund |
| 06/11/02 |
New in CFC's Web Links section: tools from the Institute on Governance |
| 06/11/02 |
Job opening in organizational development at the Canadian Council for International Co-operation / Conseil canadien pour la coopération internationale |
| 06/07/02 |
Benjamin Moore Community Restoration Program: Applications closed for 2002. More info... |
| 06/07/02 |
Recent resources: check out Grantcraft.org for new tools for grantmakers |
| 06/03/02 |
New global report on community foundations features a profile of the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan |
MAY |
| 05/24/02 |
St. Albert Community Foundation announces major donation |
| 05/16/02 |
New Job Opportunity at CFC / Nouveau poste aux FCC |
| 05/10/02 |
Emmett Carson of The Minneapolis Foundation addresses CFC's 2002 National Conference |
APRIL |
| 04/29/02 |
Canada’s Community Foundations Arrive In Kelowna |
| 04/29/02 |
New Web site launched for the Voluntary Sector Evaluation Research Project (VSERP) |
| 04/24/02 |
Endowment for New Atlantic Ballet Theatre/Un Fond De Rentabilité À L`intention Du Nouveau Ballet-Théàtre Atlantique |
| 04/23/02 |
Editorial in The Montreal Gazette about La Fondation du Grand Montréal |
| 04/23/02 |
The Montreal Gazette publishes article on La Fondation du Grand Montréal |
| 04/21/02 |
National Post article on community foundation concept, 20 April |
| 04/19/02 |
$5 Million Fund established in Edmonton to support Metis youth |
| 04/17/02 |
CFC's 2002 National Conference has reached capacity |
| 04/08/02 |
Consultation on Foundations and Social Justice |
| 04/05/02 |
CEO of CFC Honoured for Outstanding Contribution to Public Policy |
MARCH |
| 03/24/02 |
Canadian community foundation winners in the 2002 Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program for Excellence in Communications |
| 03/24/02 |
IM/IT Report “Technology Needs of the Canadian Voluntary Sector |
| 03/24/02 |
Public consultations on the reform of the CCA: The Federal Not-For-Profit Framework Law |
| 03/01/02 |
New article in IE Money about community foundations, April 2002 |
FEBRUARY |
| 02/22/02 |
Recent resources: Community Organizing Toolbox: A Funder's Guide to Community Organizing |
| 02/18/02 |
Canadian Tax Journal: new article on Private Foundations and Community Foundations |
| 02/14/02 |
Vancouver Foundation's President and CEO is featured in Charity Village interview on Canada's leading funders |
| 02/14/02 |
Associations of grantmakers and grantmaker support organizations will gather in Sydney, Australia from 9 - 13 March 2002 |
