Posts by Anne Beifuss
Seasons of Generosity
Generosity happens in every season of life, but the amount of time, money, or energy we can give will certainly vary. “We are called to give whichever one [time, money, energy] we have in abundance,” explains Bob Tiessen, a life-long practitioner of generous giving. Establishing Generosity: The Early Years of Giving As children growing up…
Read MoreA Business Option Worth Considering
Business succession planning provides the perfect opportunity to use strategic generosity to fulfill your charitable aspirations while maximizing tax efficiency. The majority of small and mid-sized businesses in Canada are owned by individuals over fifty[1]. Within the next 10-20 years, many of these businesses will experience an ownership transition due to life events such as: Retirement…
Read MoreA Moment of Kindness
It wasn’t really a bad day, but there had been enough inconveniences to put me in a bad mood. I tripped and bruised my knee. The milk was sour, a fact I only discovered after it was in my mouth. I was stood-up at a meeting I’d confirmed. The zipper on my jacket broke. None of…
Read MoreWorth the Effort: Donating Private Company Shares
Writing a cheque may be the most obvious way to give to charity, but if you own shares in a Canadian Controlled Private Corporation (CCPC), donating those shares to charity in-kind has the potential to provide significant additional tax benefits. Complex rules apply to this gift planning strategy, but with proper planning and professional advice…
Read MoreFebruary 2021 Newsletter
Practicing generosity together is what keeps a family strong, both in this current generation and for generations to come. web.abundance.ca/cn/a4f7n/feb2021
Read MoreJanuary 2021 Newsletter
In our first e-news of 2021, we offer you inspiring examples of the different ways people give and the mutual benefits of generosity. web.abundance.ca/cn/a4f7n/january2021
Read MoreDecember 2020 Newsletter
Christmas greetings with a special message from Darren Pries-Klassen, CEO. Read here: https://mailchi.mp/abundance.ca/december2020newsletter
Read MoreNovember 2020 Newsletter
We have entered the eighth month of this pandemic, and it’s no wonder we are all starting to feel fatigued. Darren Pries-Klassen, CEO tells us the way to stay positive in these uncertain times and celebrate the holiday season. Read here: http://web.abundance.ca/cn/a4f7n/november2020
Read MoreOctober 2020 Newsletter
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of the year, full of gratitude, generosity, celebration and family. But should our thankfulness be limited to a small section of the year? Rick Braun-Janzen, Director of Gift Planning talks about generosity from a unique perspective. Read here web.abundance.ca/cn/a4f7n/october2020
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