May 22 2013 – The devastation from the Oklahoma tornado is so great, it’s only natural that you’ll want to help. But before whipping out your checkbook, going online to make a contribution or texting a donation, you’ll want to ensure that your dollars will be used wisely. (Forbes)
May 21 2013 – Giving money away to good causes is the most satisfying part of life for at least half of America’s millionaires and billionaires, according to a survey released Tuesday. (Chronicle of Philanthropy)
May 15 2013 – McGill University, the McGill University Health Centre, the Jewish General Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital Center today announced a major collaboration with a leading philanthropic foundation to contribute to the province’s commitment to enhance cancer care. This initiative, the Rossy Cancer Network (RCN), aims to improve quality of care and patient satisfaction, increase survival rates and reduce the burden of cancer. (CNW)
15 mai 2013 – L’Université McGill, le Centre universitaire de santé McGill, l’Hôpital général juif et le Centre hospitalier de St. Mary ont annoncé aujourd’hui un important projet de collaboration avec une importante fondation philanthropique en appui à l’engagement du gouvernement du Québec à rehausser les soins en cancérologie. Le Réseau de cancérologie Rossy (RCR) vise à améliorer la qualité des soins et la satisfaction des patients, à augmenter le taux de survie et à alléger le fardeau attribuable au cancer. (CNW)
16 mai 2013 – La Banque Nationale annonce le lancement aujourd’hui de sa nouvelle initiative, Présents pour les jeunes. Ce programme vise à redonner aux communautés locales avec l’octroi en 2013 de 1 million $ pour promouvoir le mieux-être, la santé et l’éducation de jeunes Canadiens à travers le pays. Un organisme sélectionné pourra obtenir jusqu’à 25 000 $ pour soutenir son projet. (CNW)
May 16 2013 – National Bank announces its newest program that gives back to local communities; One for Youth. Organizations can receive up to $25,000 through this initiative, which focuses on supporting the well-being, health and education needs of Canadian youth across the country. Throughout 2013, National Bank will grant a total of $1 million to selected youth programs. (CNW)
May 22 2013 - In today’s workforce, employees must keep up with a fast pace, a high level of stress and the juggling of multiple demands. (CharityVillage)
May 21 2013 – A new report from The Salvation Army, released as part of Dignity Month, reveals that despite a rebounding economy, many Canadian families and young people are still struggling to make ends meet. (The Salvation Army)
May 15 2013 – Termination: The act of dismissing one from employment. A topic that is rarely talked about, and when it is, it’s faintly whispered, behind closed doors in coded language like “we need to release Jane” or “reorganize John’s role”. (CharityVillage)
May 20 2013 – Canada is a good place to learn about university fundraising because the giving culture is fairly similar to the UK, but its practice tends to be about 20 years ahead. So it was that I recently found myself on the annual CASE fundraising study tour, which takes groups of academic leaders and fundraising professionals from Europe to Canadian universities to learn first hand how they approach this trickiest of businesses. (The Guardian)
