A brief overview to assist charities that wish to engage with Stronger Philanthropy and its clients in 2026.
Updating your charity survey results
Last year we launched our Charity Survey. This form gathers information from charities so we can assess them for matches to our clients’ priorities. In 2025, 129 charities completed their charity survey. It’s provided us with a fascinating and helpful overview of the various types of charities – particularly as we review your financial statements. As time goes on, however, … Read More
Another year of grantmaking impact
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