Many charities have concerns regarding how the current pandemic and social isolation measures will affect grants already funded by Stronger Philanthropy’s clients. In many cases, projects funded last year are in the process of being implemented in 2020. Extreme social isolation measures may mean outcomes will be jeopardized. Significant alterations to your project may need to be made. If your … Read More
Grantmaking during COVID-19
Last week the reality of the coronavirus pandemic began to settle in for those of us living in Canada. I admit I spent most of last week trying to keep up with shocking announcements that left me feeling both paralyzed and grief-stricken. I’m sure you did too. But now is not the time for paralysis. We have hope that God … Read More
Let go of anxiety, meet with others virtually
The current pandemic has caught many of us by surprise. Unexpectedly housebound, many are wondering what’s next. One simple suggestion is to let go of anxiety as a few of us meet up with our friend Christa Hesselink at SoulPlay. She states, If you’re looking for a simple way to slow down, re-calibrate, re-group, get centered, pray, breath deep, be … Read More
River Dali Foundation grants for 2020
River Dali Foundation recently booked a strategic planning retreat with us at Stronger Philanthropy, where they were able to identify the values that they wish to instill in their philanthropy. Under the overarching theme of building community, River Dali defined their mission/vision, the timetable for their granting, and their desire to be invested in the Waterloo, Ontario region. We absolutely … Read More
Tamara Foundation grants for 2020
This is the second year that Tamara Foundation has operated under their current strategic plan and we are excited to announce that their application process is now open! The foundation has defined the empowerment of women and girls as their intended focus, with an emphasis on British Columbia as well as an interest in supporting international organizations. Tamara Foundation is … Read More
Redleaf Foundation grants for 2020
Redleaf Foundation has been working hard to develop its strategic plan and we are thrilled to announce that their grants are now available! The foundation has decided to focus its funding on three geographic regions that it has developed deep relationships with over the years, which include Colombia, Charlotte County, NB, and Oakville, ON. We applaud Redleaf Foundation for how … Read More
Streamlining the granting process
As we take our first steps into the new decade, we at Stronger Philanthropy are thinking about the future of Canada’s charitable sector and how we can best serve it. It’s no secret to us that the granting process that many charities must navigate in order to meet their operating needs is far too often one that is outdated, unnecessarily … Read More
Giving strategically
The beginning of a new year is an opportunity to reimagine one’s purpose. This is true for both charities and foundations, for those who do good and those who give for the good of others. And it is true as well for Stronger Philanthropy. We are currently developing our own strategic plan and working with selected clients as they develop … Read More
Another year of grants for Toronto churches
Once again in 2020, Mustard Seed Foundation of Washington DC is continuing its intentional strategy for small matching grants to those closest to the need in the world’s largest urban centres, including Toronto. This unique model for funders is one I’ve admired for years. I admire the willingness of MSF to forsake large easy grants in the parachurch sector and … Read More