Posts by Anne Beifuss
Increase 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…
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 MoreMore Than Just Giving Back
People are passionate fans of a lot of different things, from hobbies to hockey to Sci-Fi. However, being passionate about a cause often brings to mind images of shouting into a bullhorn or holding a sign at a protest. But that’s not the case. Mary* is one of the most dedicated “fans” I know, quietly…
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…
Read MoreWho Will Benefit Most from Your Will: The CRA or Charity?
Canadians are one of the most generous people in the world. Donating our time and money to help others is part of who we are as a society. Compared to the regular donations you make throughout your lifetime, the decision to give a one-time gift to charity in your will can sometimes be fraught with…
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