We continue to roll out services to a new tier of clients to Stronger Philanthropy this fall. Our basic Wayfarer tier offers clients access to our network of 217 registered charities (and counting). Wayfarers benefit from a simple, self-directed way to explore charities, organize giving, and make informed philanthropic decisions. This DIY model is advantageous for major donor families who … Read More
Welcoming The Burro Initiative
Stronger Philanthropy is pleased to welcome The Burro Initiative as a new client. By using Stronger Philanthropy’s Steward-tier services, The Burro Initiative will shape its grantmaking around its own priorities, yet benefiting from support for managing grants and tracking impact. Its 2026 funding priorities include environmental protection and restoration, community building across difference, entrepreneurial enablement, restorative justice, and compassion for … Read More
My Grants Portal: A clearer view of your giving
Thoughtful grantmaking is more than an emotional reaction to the latest request. It means getting to know charities, discussing priorities, reviewing applications, and following what happens after a grant is awarded. When information is scattered across emails, documents, coffees, lunches, and years, it is difficult to see the whole picture. Your generous financial contribution can produce significant impact when channeled … Read More
Three ways to journey with Stronger Philanthropy
Every donor’s philanthropic journey is different. Some are beginning to explore their giving more intentionally. Others want to give alongside friends. Still others need comprehensive support to manage a lifetime—and legacy—of generosity. Stronger Philanthropy now offers three levels of service designed to meet major donors at these different stages. Stewards receive comprehensive, personalized support shaped around … Read More
Supporting the spiritual lives of people with cognitive and developmental disabilities
What happens when a donor chooses to fund not just programs—but new ideas? In 2023, our client, Redleaf Foundation, made a $70,000 grant to PosAbilities Association of BC to explore a question few in the sector have dared to ask: how do we support the spiritual lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities? This was not a typical service … Read More
What’s your giving style?
Not all generosity looks the same. Some major donors give strategically and measure outcomes. Others respond to stories and relationships. Some focus on immediate needs, while others invest in long-term systemic change. The truth is simple: there are many different giving styles. The most effective philanthropy happens when your approach to giving matches the systems, tools, and opportunities you use. … Read More