Posts by Anne Beifuss
Announcing Abundance Canada’s New CEO
April 17, 2025 — In January, it was announced that after 26 years at Abundance Canada, Darren Pries-Klassen would be stepping down as CEO in June 2025. Over Darren’s career, Abundance Canada has increased its assets under management by 700% from $38 million in 1998 to $267 million in 2024. In the foundation’s 50-year history, it…
Read MoreJoin the Abundance Canada Board of Directors
Abundance Canada is seeking strategic thinkers and collaborative leaders to join our Board of Directors. As a director, you will guide the future of our organization, helping individuals and families plan their charitable giving—a mission we have upheld for over 50 years. Why Join Us? What We’re Looking For Qualifications Time Commitment If this opportunity…
Read MoreLeadership Transition at Abundance Canada
January 9, 2025 — Today, we share important news about a significant leadership transition at Abundance Canada. With profound gratitude for his leadership, we announce that after 26 years at Abundance Canada, Darren Pries-Klassen will be stepping down as CEO in June 2025. Darren joined the Mennonite Foundation of Canada in 1998, as a Stewardship…
Read MoreGenerosity 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 Right Tool for the Job
Fred and Marcie worked hard to balance family, careers, and a variety of commitments in their community. Life was busy, but they had finally made it to that phase people often call “comfortable”. They used this little bump in financial freedom to increase support for their church, as well as giving to a number of…
Read MoreFrom Life Insurance to Philanthropic Legacy
Imagine giving a large gift to charity. Are you picturing a secret, anonymous donation? A large novelty cheque and a photo opportunity? Of all the scenarios you might have imagined, I bet life insurance didn’t even cross your mind. However, a gift of life insurance can be a convenient, practical, and effective way to provide…
Read MoreNo Fear – Just Philanthropy
Aliesha* is the sole shareholder of a holding company with an investment portfolio of publicly traded securities. She believes strongly in corporate social responsibility and every year her holding company gives cash donations to a variety of different charities. When her accountant suggested donating publicly traded securities instead of cash, Aliesha feared it would be too…
Read MoreIncrease Your Social Impact with Values Driven Generosity
Unlike some financial decisions, giving to charity has always been deeply rooted in personal values. You support organizations that impact the people and places you care about, from wildlife protection to education to international relief and many causes in between. With more than 86,000 registered charities in Canada, generous people have a lot of opportunity…
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…
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