Let’s begin with some background music to set the stage for this blog post. Start the music in the video below, and continue reading… You’re now listening to a familiar tune called ‘Take Five’.[1] Catchy, isn’t it? If you’re not a musician, you might have a hard time putting your finger on what makes this song so alluring. Music historian … Read More
Connecting Canada through WayBase
Christian charitable organizations can now take advantage of a new platform to facilitate partnership, eliminate silos, and communicate need more effectively. WayBase is the brainchild of Tim Day, an innovative leader who approached Stronger Philanthropy’s clients in 2017 with a proposal. Three of our clients – Bridgeway Foundation, Redleaf Foundation, and River Dali Foundation – collaborated together to grant seed … Read More
Join us at Spark Initiative celebration
Interested in social innovation, and eager to see some grassroots efforts towards sustainable, innovative change? Join us for an evening to honor the 2018 cohort of Spark Initiative finalists. Each one of the nine finalists will have an opportunity to present their big idea, and we will also hear from the experience of Jeremy Bryant (Mealshare) from 2016. Tickets are … Read More
Spark Initiative finalists announced
The Spark Initiative – a granting and mentoring opportunity for next generation Christian social innovators hosted by the Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec (CBOQ) – was pleased today to announce its list of finalists for this honour. Nine individuals were named in this announcement. Each one will be invited to attend three retreats over this next year to enhance … Read More
Meeting dates available
In our ongoing focus of partnering for innovation by charities, Stronger Philanthropy is opening our doors to meeting with charity reps to discuss our plans for Stronger Together 2016. I will be setting aside one day per month for these exploratory 50-minute meetings which can happen face-to-face, by phone, or by Skype. In them, I will present the priorities of the … Read More