The GiveWise Blog

What is a DAF? A Quick Guide

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.

Reflections on Canadian Hospitality and the Power of Connection

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.

GivingTuesday is just Around the Corner

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.

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

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.

BC Wildfire Relief Fund Update

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.

Effective Disaster Relief: Making a Lasting Impact through Informed Giving

In times of crisis, the desire to help is strong—but clarity can be hard to find. This article looks at how thoughtful, informed giving can make a meaningful difference during disaster response.

Embarking on the GiveWise Journey through My Personal Lens: The founding story of Tammy Kyte

In 2018, a phone call came that would alter the course of my life forever. The proposition was to embark on the journey of establishing a new organization with a noble mission: to transform lives through transparency, efficiency, and accessibility in generosity. 

Generosity Champion: Sharon Thielmann of Harbour Side Youth

This month, we have got a fascinating story to share about Harbour Side Youth Foundation (HSY) and the incredible journey that the founder Sharon Thielmann has been on that led her to establish HSY.

re·sil·ience

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.