Giving & Philanthropy

Shared Generosity: Our Executive Director, Tammy, Reflects on Inspiring Generosity in Personal, Professional & Workplace Interactions

Posted on: Mar 7, 2024

Hello, GiveWise community, 
As the Executive Director of GiveWise Foundation Canada, I've had the opportunity to meet so many incredible people and witness tremendous acts of generosity. Among all the tools we offer, the "Share Funds With Others" feature is my personal favourite.

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Is Your Financial Advisor Discussing Charitable Donations? Here's Why You Should Ask:

Posted on: Feb 12, 2024

In the hustle and bustle of managing finances, it's easy to overlook the impact of charitable giving. Yet, philanthropy isn't just about generosity—it can also play a significant role in your financial strategy.

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What is a DAF? A Quick Guide

Posted on: Jan 25, 2024

A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a philanthropic vehicle that allows individuals, families, and organizations to make charitable contributions to a fund, receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend grants to charities from the fund over time.

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Doris Olafsen: A Life Defined by Joyful Living and Joyful Giving

Posted on: Oct 5, 2023

Meet Doris Olafsen, a true example of the transformative force of philanthropy. Her journey from modest beginnings to becoming the founder and director of DO Philanthropy Inc. is nothing short of inspiring.

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re·sil·ience

Posted on: Jun 1, 2023

noun
the capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.

Last week, GiveWise was honoured to facilitate donations for Comunidad’s 8th annual fundraising event, a gathering centered around the theme of resilience, where many stories were shared about families in Cambodia, Guatemala and even in GiveWise’s local city of Abbotsford, about how they stood through severe difficulties.

 

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Generosity & Business

Posted on: May 1, 2023

What does a generous business look like? What value does it bring and what can you do to create that type of environment in your business? Find answers to those questions and more in our latest article on generosity and the workplace.

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PearTree Canada: Where Finance Meets Philanthropy

Posted on: Mar 15, 2023

GiveWise is pleased to introduce you to our friends at PearTree Canada. PearTree provides an advanced donations solution that allows donors to purchase shares of Canadian resource companies and donate them to a registered Canadian charity of their choice, reducing their taxable income, supporting non-profits, and accelerating the development of resource projects in Canada.

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The Results are in - Meaningful Relationships are Important for Human Happiness!

Posted on: Feb 1, 2023

The Harvard Study of Adult Development, the longest-running study on happiness, has followed 724 men since they were teenagers in 1938, with participants coming from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds. Find out more about the results!

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Giving Strategies: 3 Reasons to Plan Your Giving

Posted on: Jan 1, 2023

Happy New Year! Start the year off right with setting a giving goal. View 3 reasons you should plan your giving!

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Continuing the Generosity Journey: Teens & Giving

Posted on: Nov 30, 2022

If we give teenagers a positive cause to be passionate about, an opportunity to use their voice, and we are willing to listen with open hearts and minds, most teens will blow us away with their level of care and insight. What would happen if you took the time and resources to involve your teen(s) in your charitable giving practices? 

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Starting the Generosity Journey: Kids & Grandkids

Posted on: Nov 2, 2022

What could happen if we walk together with our kids and grandkids through exercises of generosity?  If I lend my mind to a possibility mindset, rather than a probability mindset, then there is no limit to the good that can happen from planting some seeds. 

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The Importance of Generosity in Charitable Giving

Posted on: Sep 23, 2022

As an engaged citizen, you know that giving back to the community is important. But did you know that how you give can be just as important as how much you give? When it comes to charitable giving, generosity is key. 

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