Giving & Philanthropy
This month we talked with a couple of our Charity Champions (long-time active account holders) in the GiveWise community. Lately our team has been reflecting on ways we can improve our onboarding process to make it easier and more self-explanatory for newcomers. So, we looked to Clarence Chan and Ivan Chen for insights. Find out what they had to say.
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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.
Giving & Philanthropy
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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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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View a letter from our Executive Director Tammy Kyte as she contemplates Canadian culture and our practices of hospitality. May you be inspired and challenged to reflect on your own personal practices and values as you embark on this holiday season.
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GivingTuesday is just around the corner this month, and you might be wondering, "What exactly is it?" Well, we're glad you asked! GivingTuesday stands as the globe's most extensive initiative promoting generosity, and its core mission is to integrate giving into our daily lives.
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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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The 2023 BC wildfires have caused devastation that is difficult to summarize, and many families will continue to be affected long-term. We desire to help, and so we put together the BC Wildfire Relief Fund, simply to offer a way to give that people can be confident in. View an update on the 2023 BC Wild Fire Relief Fund.
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In the face of the unprecedented wildfire devastation Canada is grappling with, the question "How can we help?" becomes not only relevant but imperative. The scale of destruction is immense, leaving us deeply affected as we witness the reports pouring in from across the country. For those of us fortunate enough not to be directly affected, the urge to assist often gets entangled in uncertainty. "Whom should I contribute to? How does my contribution truly assist those in dire need? How much of my donation truly reaches them?"
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