Posts Tagged ‘generosity’
Following my Father’s Plan
Laurie Ball feels a deep sense of responsibility towards charitable giving. Because of her father’s failing health with dementia, she has taken on the responsibility of managing his legacy of generosity alongside her own donations. Managing her father’s financial affairs is a big responsibility for Laurie, but her father prepared her well. In addition to…
Read MoreThe Evolution of Planned Giving
Originally published in Wealth Professional Canada. Issue 8.08, October 2020. Read the interview with Darren Pries-Klassen, CEO and Rick Braun-Janzen, Director of Gift Planning at Abundance Canada on “The Evolution of Planned Giving”.
Read MoreFive Big Myths of Generosity
Originally published in Exchange Magazine, 2020 Q4 Edition. Read the article by David Barker, Gift Planning Consultant at Abundance Canada on “Five Big Myths of Generosity”.
Read MoreA Generosity Mindset
Even though it’s been a few years since my kids were in school, our household still settles back into new routines this time of year. My wife and I sit down in September and fill out the calendar with our various commitments. While this activity has the potential to feel overwhelming, I’ve found that taking…
Read MoreThe True North, Strong and Generous
In 2007, I embarked on one of the biggest adventures of my life. I moved to Ontario from my home in the UK. Like most immigrants, I was seeking new opportunities and a better quality of life. I never imagined that becoming Canadian would teach me to adopt a lifestyle fully grounded in generosity. Before…
Read MoreA Generosity Lifestyle
How many times have you heard someone say, “I’d love to give more but I’m just too busy”? When we think of generosity as something we must do in addition to our everyday lives, giving can become stressful instead of joyful. As a young doctor and busy teacher raising a growing family, Abundance Canada clients…
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