Donald K. Johnson makes $50-million gift to change the future of eye care

At a belated birthday celebration outside at his Toronto home, Donald K. Johnson, O.C., announced a $50-million donation to his namesake Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute at University Health Network (UHN). This gift will help UHN further transform the lives of more than five million...

Calgary Foundation accepting applications for the Doc Seaman Amateur Sport Grants

The legacy of legendary philanthropist Doc Seaman lives on through the Daryl K. Seaman Canadian Hockey Fund, an endowment fund administered by Calgary Foundation. The purpose of grants from the Fund is to support: All aspects of amateur ice hockey in...

Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund now accepting funding applications

The Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF) is a national, competitive, and merit-based contribution program intended to support public infrastructure projects designed to mitigate current and future climate-related risks and disasters triggered by climate change, such as floods, wildland fires, droughts...

TD commits $10M in the continued effort to combat anti-Black racism and systemic discrimination in Canada

TD Bank Group (TD) announced a CDN $10 million commitment over the next five years to the Black Opportunity Fund (BOF). This donation is among the largest contributions in Canada to a Black-focused, Black-led and Black-serving organization.  Established in 2020, BOF was founded and is led by a...

Register now for Vantage Point’s Young Leaders in Not-for-Profits final session

Vantage Point is hosting a free session for young professionals in the not-for-profit sector - this is your chance to ask an expert and get your questions answered. Title: Ask an Expert Date & Time: Thursday, September 23, 2021, at...

Take part in this survey for Alberta nonprofits about their vaccination policies

The Alberta Nonprofit Network (ABNN) and CCVO are seeking your assistance in understanding how nonprofits are proceeding with vaccination policies for their organizations, in response to the new restrictions and Exemption Program announced by the province of Alberta this week.   Please take...

Gates Foundation’s Annual Goalkeepers Report finds stark disparities in COVID-19 impacts

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation launched its fifth annual Goalkeepers Report, featuring an updated global dataset illustrating the pandemic's adverse impact on progress toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (Global Goals). This year's report, co-authored by Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates, co-chairs...

iA Financial Group launches philanthropic contest for charities supporting health and welfare of children

iA Financial Group is kicking off the fifth edition of its major philanthropic contest. From September 15 to October 15, 2021, charities whose mission includes, among other things, supporting the health and welfare of children (0 to 18 years of age)* are invited to answer the...

Work-life balance outweighs salary as top perk for Canadian workers: Survey

While salary and benefits historically top the list of incentives for current and prospective employees, a new study by ADP Canada and Maru Public Opinion indicates work-life balance now outweighs pay. The study found respondents prioritizing work-life balance as a...

Thriving Non Profits accepting applications from Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands for upcoming cohort

Thriving Non Profits is a 6- month cohort program presented by nonprofit leaders for nonprofit leaders. It is designed to build financial resilient organizations that can achieve greater scale and impact.  Learn enterprising strategies that can be used to diversify nonprofit...
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