Take a look at new website content

Mark Petersen

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

Mark Petersen

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

Client priorities for 2025

Mark Petersen

Stronger Philanthropy meets with its clients annually every January to review priorities, set timelines, and establish a giving budget for the new year of granting. We’re pleased to announce new rounds of grants are now available this year. For more information, visit our updated Client page to view each client’s priorities and schedule. All charities can begin now by completing … Read More

Our streamlined process for clients and charities

Mark Petersen

It’s a new year, and we’re glad to be back after a rejuvenating holiday break. Over the past several months we’ve had productive strategy and planning sessions. This allows us to begin a new year with a clear process for the clients we serve and for charities seeking support. One of our recent decisions was to discontinue our community app. … Read More

A Spirituality of Fundraising 2025 Webinar Series

Mark Petersen

Henri Nouwen’s “A Spirituality of Fundraising” was a ground-breaking paradigm shift that has been shaping both those who give and those who raise funds for decades. Join the Henri Nouwen Society and guests enriching conversation and spiritual practice for health and sustainability. This 4-part series will run every Wednesday at 12 – 1 PM EST from March 5-26, 2025. Each session … Read More

Website under construction

Mark Petersen

Over the next few weeks we will be updating the look of this website, refreshing content, transitioning away from our app, and introducing our new platform for grants in 2025. We’re excited to share these changes with you. Please subscribe to our e-news if you’d like to be the first to hear about these changes. Check the footer below to … Read More

Measuring Impact for Charities Livestream

Mark Petersen

How do you measure impact in your charity? Join us for a livestream interview with Leah Katerberg, Vice-President of Programs and Partnerships for Yonge Street Mission, who will introduce TIMES, a robust human transformation framework developed by YSM in 2016. This framework informs the ways in which YSM supports individuals and communities by measuring progression across various domains of wellbeing. … Read More

Nathan Petersen named NextGen Fellow

Mark Petersen

Stronger Philanthropy is pleased to announced that Nathan Petersen, Chief Client Officer and Partner in our firm, has just been named a NextGEN Fellow of Cardus, a prominent Canadian think tank, for their 2024-2025 cohort. NextGEN is a year-long, leadership development opportunity for those aged 25-34 created and run by think-tank Cardus. The NextGEN fellows will explore the relevance and resources … Read More

Thorogood Family Fund joins our growing clientele

Mark Petersen

Stronger Philanthropy is pleased to announce the Thorogood Family Fund has joined our group to benefit from philanthropic services. Based in Toronto, this family are motivated by their Christian faith to benefit those most marginalized in our society. Grants being considered by this fund will focus primarily on the Greater Toronto Area, and be characterized by: Empowerment of Individuals Delivering … Read More