Posts by Anne Beifuss
Generosity Brings Out Our Best
Don and Renata Hamagami are deeply grateful for the life they share. “We like to serve,” says Don. “It helps us to have more fun as a family knowing we’re trying to do something constructive.” This perspective has led them to make some unconventional lifestyle choices—like taking a humanitarian trip instead of a typical holiday,…
Read MoreThe Impact of Generational Generosity
“Generosity is our family lifestyle, and something [with which] you inspire the people around you,” says Beni Cobaschi. It is a mindset he first learned while growing up in Romania. “As far as I can remember, my family was highly active in the church — my grandparents, and my parents,” says Beni. “They were always…
Read MoreAbundance Canada Achieves Accreditation from Imagine Canada’s Standards Program
Winnipeg, Manitoba, November 8, 2022: Abundance Canada is pleased to announce that they have been accredited under Imagine Canada’s Standards Program. With this achievement, they join a distinguished, and growing community of not-for-profit organizations dedicated to governance and operational excellence. The Standards Program is a Canada-wide set of standards for charities and not-for-profit organizations designed…
Read MoreNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30, 2022 marks the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day is a statutory holiday for all federal employees and federally regulated workplaces. Some schools, businesses and different levels of government across the country are also choosing to observe the day, which is also known as Orange Shirt Day. The day honours…
Read MoreWhen giving requires sacrifice
Making money comes easily to Abundance Canada client Bob*. As a man of faith, he recognizes that with this canny ability comes the responsibility to manage his finances well. And part of that management involves giving generously to charity. Early in his life, Bob carefully examined his finances to determine how much his family needed…
Read MoreSuccession Planning with a Twist
“I wish I had known about Abundance Canada before I set up my private foundation.” This is a phrase we often hear when a client transfers their private foundation to an Abundance Canada donor-advised fund. Inspired to share their wealth and wanting to create a lasting legacy of generosity, many people establish private foundations, only…
Read MoreConsider a Long-Term Distribution Plan for Significant Donations to Charity
Finding yourself in the situation where you can make a significant donation to charity is exciting but can be difficult as not all charities are able to accept large gifts all at once; that is why we suggest a long-term distribution strategy for your gift. Often, the intention behind these types of donations is to…
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