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Beyond Grants: A Quick Guide to Donor-Advised Funds

Charities looking to diversify their fundraising strategies will benefit from this clear, practical introduction to Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs), a rapidly growing source of philanthropic support in Canada. In this article, Jessica Vestergaard, Founder of Written with Purpose, speaks with Abundance Canada Generosity and Impact Advisor, Katherine Smart, to explain what DAFs are, why they’re expanding…

EFT Enrolment

Information for Charities Authorizing Electronic Fund Transfers (EFT) Abundance Canada has upgraded our software to transition our grants from paper cheque to electronic payments. To receive electronic fund transfers (EFTs), the charity will need to complete the authorization form below. Some of the advantages of this transition include: Faster grant processing and payment delivery Prevents…

Abundance Canada Disbursement Policy

Abundance Canada Disbursement Policy 1. Purpose This policy outlines the criteria guiding the disbursement (granting) of funding to Canadian Qualified Donees from Abundance Canada (the Foundation). It is written in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) guidelines. This policy applies to all disbursements made by the Foundation. The fiscal year of the Foundation is February…

A gift to charity can save you thousands on capital gains taxes

Do you own shares in a demutualized insurance company? Demutualization is a process by which a member-owned company, such as a co-op, or a mutual life insurance company legally changes its structure, in order to become a publicly traded company owned by shareholders. Recently, Economical Mutual Insurance Company demutualized and became Definity Financial Corporation (trading…

Happy New Year: Our Path Forward, Together

Greetings and Happy New Year! The board and staff of Abundance Canada are beginning the year with deep gratitude for all our community stakeholders. Your caring, trust, and commitment have supported the work we do for over 50 years. Thank you for being part of a community that believes in generosity as a shared value.…

Abundance Canada Privacy Policy

Abundance Canada Privacy Policy At Abundance Canada, respecting privacy and personal information has always been an important part of our commitment to our clients, volunteers, employees, and contractors. That is why we have developed the Abundance Canada Privacy Policy. The Abundance Canada Privacy Policy is a statement of principles and guidelines regarding the minimum requirements…

A More Wonderful World

Summer is a time to relax and play! Whether we’re visiting a far-off place, heading out to the lake, or just spending some time in our own back yard, summer affords us the time to pause and be grateful for this wonderful world we live in. Time to Appreciate What We Have The beauty of…