As we review our work in 2025, we begin with a spirit of gratitude for the trust our clients place in us and the collective impact their generosity has made possible. Over our history, our clients have now awarded over $73 million in funding, supporting 1,421 grants to 467 charities. At year-end, 99 grants are actively in process—clear evidence that … Read More
A bold investment in public life
We are delighted to celebrate Bridgeway Foundation’s $2.5 million grant to Cardus, a generous five-year investment (2026–2030) that will significantly strengthen Christian thought leadership and public engagement in Canada. This landmark grant was announced at the Cardus 25 Gala, held on November 21, 2025, at the Fairmont Château Laurier in Ottawa, where hundreds of supporters gathered to mark Cardus’s 25th … Read More
Why having an audit is one of your charity’s most strategic decisions
In our 2025 survey of nearly 100 Canadian charities to date, 77.6% reported having an external audit. That high prevalence isn’t just a tick in the governance box—it signals a sector-wide commitment to trust, accountability, and financial stewardship. And it’s something we value when we review your charity. Here’s why the majority of charities we analyzed chose to be audited … Read More
Surprising truths from the World Giving Report
Generosity is a value that is an aspiration for all peoples throughout the world. And surprisingly, in the just-released World Giving Report produced by the Charities Aid Foundation, we gain a picture of generosity that blows apart some commonly-held assumptions. Myth 1: The most wealthy countries are the most generous. This myth is flipped on its head in the report. … Read More
Take a look at new website content
We’ve spent the past several weeks refreshing all content on our website to better communicate our focus at Stronger Philanthropy. Browse the following pages to understand what we do: The Client page introduces our clients, with links to each client’s own profile. The Charities page summarizes the Five Step process partner charities follow in their relationship with us. We’ve continued … Read More
Charity survey opens for 2025
Last year we piloted a charity survey which compiled key charity datapoints for major donors into a concise dashboard. Responses from 62 charities allowed us to better understand the daily realities of these organizations. In 2025, we’ve taken this survey and incorporated it into our new CRM, allowing it to be more seamlessly integrated into our systems. With your charity’s … Read More