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2010
MARCH
03/12/10	A Funder's Guide to Community Coaching
03/11/10	Vancouver Foundation increases grants to help address provincial shortfall
03/10/10	Community Foundations of Ottawa Wins Wilmer Shields Rich Award for Excellence in Communications
03/09/10	Local Community Foundations Win Excellence in Communications Award Three Years Running
03/05/10	The Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation invites participation in Random Acts of Kindness Day
03/04/10	Community foundations applaud budget’s move to reduce administrative burden on charities
FEBRUARY
02/25/10	Charity fundraising outlook improves, conference told
02/19/10	Patagonia Banff store selects The Banff Community Foundation as its local partner in the 1 % for the Planet program
02/19/10	Virtual stock-market challenge benefits kids through Niagara Community Foundation
02/19/10	Become a fan of the Community Foundation of Kingston & Area's new Facebook page
02/16/10	Perth and District Community Foundation Announces Grants
02/06/10	Canada Suffering from Huge Democratic Deficit, Report Says
02/06/10	Edmonton Community Foundation publishes Legacy in Action, a magazine celebrating the foundation’s 20th anniversary
02/05/10	CFC announces Spring 2010 Internship Program
JANUARY
01/28/10	Saskatoon Community Foundation receives $2.9 million donation
01/27/10	Fewer Canadians voting and volunteering
01/27/10	Local philanthropic organization increases charitable allocation for 2010
01/26/10	Vancouver Foundation supports Lower Mainland non-profits
01/25/10	Quebec says donations to Haiti can be deducted from 2009 taxes
01/21/10	Foundation helps 224 families cope with disability
01/18/10	Vancouver Foundation gives homeless youth new opportunities
01/18/10	Banff Community Foundation Call for Applications to the Board
01/18/10	Banff Community Foundation Announces Grants
01/15/10	How You Can Help Haiti
01/14/10	Coquitlam Foundation now accepting grant applications
01/11/10	Coquitlam Foundation welcomes Diane Sowden to its board
01/11/10	Local community foundation grants close to $607,000 during challenging times
01/07/10	Kenora and Lake of the Woods Announces Grants
01/06/10	2010 Calendar of Professional Development Events
01/06/10	March 25-26, 2010 - Investment Strategies for Foundation Leaders Seminar
2009
DECEMBER
12/23/09	Local business man leaves generous legacy for community
12/18/09	Edmonton Community Foundation announces high-profile line-up for its 20th anniversary speaker series (PDF)
12/18/09	New magazine dedicated to social enterprise in Canada is set to launch in early 2010
12/18/09	The Niagara Community Foundation invests more than $100,000 in poverty reduction
12/17/09	Banff Community Foundation becomes latest member of One Percent for the Planet
12/11/09	Community Foundations of Canada announces date, venue and team for the CFC 2011 Conference
12/10/09	CFC and other major charities sign on to ad in The Globe calling for federal tax changes to encourage more charitable giving
12/03/09	Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough names its Executive Director
12/02/09	Kootenay Savings gives $1 million to local community foundations
NOVEMBER
11/26/09	Niagara Community Foundation marks 10th anniversary
11/26/09	Coquitlam Foundation announces new fund to assist children living with mobility challenges
11/25/09	Today's blog: Jed Emerson discusses blended value at Toronto's MaRS Discovery District
11/20/09	Coquitlam Foundation celebrates National Philanthropy Day
11/19/09	Greater Saint John announces major grant to organization advocating for water clean-up
11/19/09	The Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador receives $70,000 from the W. Garfield Foundation
11/19/09	Tamarack's Measuring Community Change series explores the approach of Vancouver's Vital Signs
11/13/09	The Social Investment Organization releases two key reports on responsible investment
11/13/09	BMO Retirement Institute announces new findings on Boomer giving trends
11/13/09	KWCF's Random Act of Kindness Day gains momentum
11/12/09	Community foundations launch toolkit to encourage advisors to ‘Ask the Giving Question’
11/02/09	Community Foundations exploring responsible investment to leverage assets
OCTOBER
10/30/09	Canadian Government declares November 15th National Philanthropy Day
10/30/09	CFC launches first phase of www.responsible-investment.ca
10/29/09	Imagine Canada invites community foundations to participate in new survey
10/28/09	Local artists showcase talent and give back to their community
10/28/09	Benjamin Moore announces target communties for 2010
10/22/09	New President & CEO named for Hamilton Community Foundation
10/21/09	Province contributes $10 million to Winnipeg Foundation's legacy fund
10/21/09	VS blog: Ottawa kicks of series of Community Conversations
10/21/09	The Minnedosa and District Foundation receives $1 million bequest
10/21/09	Vital Signs leads to Community Conversation in Ottawa
10/19/09	Presentations from The Winnipeg Foundation's Law, Philanthropy and New Economic Challenges symposium available online
10/19/09	Sign up for Charities and Giving, e-updates from Canada Revenue Agency
10/19/09	Learn more about the issues facing Canadian communities in Canada's Vital Signs 2009
10/15/09	Foundation of Greater Montreal announces grants for 2009
10/14/09	Download our Canada’s Vital Signs insert from The Globe and Mail
10/14/09	Vital Signs insert in the Globe & Mail
10/14/09	Today's blog: Lynne Slotek on income inequality in Canada
10/14/09	CFC-Environics quality of life survey in the Globe & Mail
10/13/09	Good neighbours, green places key to quality of life, says national survey
10/07/09	Wolfville releases first Vital Signs report
10/06/09	Hamilton Aboriginal Stay-in-School Initiative Stemming National Trend
10/05/09	Community Foundations of Canada releases 2009 Vital Signs reports
10/05/09	Young Canadians face worst job market in decades, says annual report card
SEPTEMBER
09/30/09	Imagine Canada announces Canada-wide engagement strategy for the non-profit sector
09/30/09	Richard L. Frost, CEO of The Winnipeg Foundation to be awarded honorary degree
09/24/09	CFC launches new Vital Signs blog
09/24/09	Community Foundations to release 2009 Vital Signs reports Oct. 6
09/18/09	Coquitlam Foundation holds AGM and fundraising gala
09/17/09	Kitchener-Waterloo's second annual Random Act of Kindness Day
09/17/09	KWCF supports innovative educational program with help of fund established in honor or teenage son
09/17/09	Hamilton’s local expertise leads to $50,000 for food banks
09/10/09	The Greater Saint John Community Foundation announces changes to its grant applications process
09/09/09	Community Foundations of Canada launches online leadership toolkit
AUGUST
08/20/09	Download Vital Signs: Connecting Community Needs to Community Philanthropy in Canada report, in the latest edition of The Philanthropist
08/20/09	Vancouver Foundation joins Carnegie Centre to support local artists
08/19/09	CFC announces Fall 2009 Internship Program
08/07/09	La Vancouver Foundation gère un fond de bourses en l’honneur du réputé architecte Arthur Erickson
08/05/09	Vancouver Foundation announces fund honoring Arthur Erickson
08/05/09	The Osprey Community Foundation (Nelson BC) is seeking a part-time Executive Director
08/05/09	The Hamilton Community Foundation seeks a new President & CEO
08/05/09	Maude Barlow to deliver keynote speech at Grand Bend's Aquafest on August 8
JULY
07/16/09	Hamilton partners on ‘Care for the Land You Love’ campaign
07/16/09	Vancouver Foundation offers to match donations to its Community Impact Fund
07/10/09	Les Fondations communautaires du Canada et l’Ontario Land Trust Alliance lancent la campagne provinciale Protégez votre coin de terre
07/10/09	CFC and The Ontario Land Trust Alliance launch 'Care for the Land You Love' campaign
JUNE
06/26/09	Greater Sudbury's Vital Signs leads to creation of Jazz Sudbury
06/25/09	CFC Chosen to Host International Philanthropic Network
06/24/09	'Recipe for Community' project a response to Toronto's Vital Signs
06/24/09	First Nations artist to donate portion of his sales to the Vancouver Foundation
06/24/09	Foundation of Greater Montreal announces the appointment of its new president and CEO
06/24/09	Hamilton announces over $900,000 in grants for poverty reduction
06/19/09	The Foundation of Greater Montreal to distribute $1.3 million in grants in 2009
06/12/09	Faye Wightman Appointed Chair of CFC's Board of Directors
06/12/09	Coquitlam Foundation holds Grants and Awards celebration
06/12/09	Greater Saint John Community Foundation previews Vital Signs Report 2009 at "funders forum"
06/10/09	Commentaires des FCC sur les rapports de l’Indice canadien du mieux-être
06/10/09	CFC comments on Canadian Index of Wellbeing reports
06/08/09	Growth in giving outpaced volunteering prior to downturn
MAY
05/29/09	The Napanee District Community Foundation receives gift of $ 1.2 million
05/29/09	Les FCC annoncent la date du lancement de Signes vitaux 2009
05/29/09	Community Foundations announce the launch date for Vital Signs 2009
05/28/09	Download CFC's Annual Report now
05/28/09	The Community Foundation of Portage and District receives generous donation
05/28/09	National fund honours local hero
05/28/09	Victoria Foundation's Youth in Philanthropy students announce grants
05/27/09	Community Foundations partner with Nuclear Waste Management Organization on new youth grants program
05/25/09	Benjamin Moore announces support for community and heritage groups across Canada
05/22/09	Hamilton Community Foundation's Youth Advisory Council Announces Grant Recipients
05/21/09	L’Agence du revenu du Canada répond à la question du contingent des versements soulevée par les FCC et le secteur caritatif
05/21/09	Canada Revenue Agency shares disbursement quota issues raised by CFC with the charitable sector
05/13/09	Coquitlam Foundation is distributing $50,000 in scholarships, bursaries and grants in '09
05/13/09	Victoria Foundation's Sara Neely earns 2009 Friend of CAGP‐ACPDP™ Award
05/06/09	Read about Victoria Foundation's role in new international happiness index
05/06/09	KCI's Philanthropic Trends Quarterly: Opportunity in crisis
APRIL
04/29/09	Hamilton Community Foundation announces new environmental grants
04/23/09	The Greater Saint John Community Foundation links Earth Hour to Vital Signs
04/17/09	CRA is looking for charities to host its 2009 Information Sessions
04/03/09	The Donner Awards Program is accepting applications
04/02/09	The Coquitlam Foundation announces new literacy fund
MARCH
03/18/09	Kwadacha First Nation sets up a $13 million endowment fund with Victoria Foundation (PDF)
03/04/09	Hamilton's Tackling Poverty program responds to needs created by the downturn (PDF)
03/03/09	Donor helps build Kelowna's house of dreams
FEBRUARY
02/27/09	Richard Florida on the future of Canadian cities
02/23/09	CFC announces new date for national conference
02/23/09	Community stories: watch our videos now
02/19/09	The Greater Saint John Community Foundation organizes "Friendraiser"
02/19/09	Hamilton high schools awarded funding for environmental projects
02/19/09	The Banff Community Foundation moves to annual grant cycle
02/06/09	Brockville Community Foundation receives $200,000 from the City for endowment fund
02/06/09	Vancouver Foundation commits $745,000 for at-risk youth housing initiatives
02/05/09	Funds Available to Support Healthy Kids
JANUARY
01/30/09	Hamilton Community Foundation announces grants for youth-led projects (DOC)
01/28/09	CFC’s response to the Federal Budget
01/22/09	CFC Conference presentations, pix and more…
01/12/09	Hamilton Charities get $65,000 from class action proceeds
01/09/09	Grant applications being accepted for BMO Kids' n Motion program until February 28th
01/05/09	Un adolescent de Calgary désigné « Meilleur jeune philanthrope au Canada »
01/05/09	CEO of Community Foundation of Ottawa appointed to Order of Canada
01/05/09	Le budget fédéral 2009 contribuera à soutenir les organismes caritatifs canadiens
01/05/09	Donors give $700,000 to Waterloo charities
01/05/09	Calgary Teen named as Canada's Top Teen Philanthropist
01/05/09	How the 2009 Federal Budget can strengthen Canada's charities
2008
DECEMBER
12/17/08	The Stratford & Perth County Community Foundation wins Trillium grant
12/16/08	How we’re supporting our communities during tough times
12/11/08	The Greater Saint John Community Foundation announces grant from class action settlement
12/11/08	Huronia Communities Foundation awarded Trillium grant
12/11/08	Victoria Foundation announces it will continue granting in 2009
12/08/08	Globe and Mail covers impact of economic downturn
12/04/08	CFC to manage an international peer network - Position description posted
12/01/08	Read the Globe and Mail feature about Canada’s community foundation movement
NOVEMBER
11/26/08	The Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation spearheads Random Act of Kindness Day
11/25/08	CFC announces additions to Board of Directors
11/17/08	Apply now for 2009 Benjamin Community Restoration Grants
11/17/08	Search is on for Canada’s top teen philanthropist
11/17/08	Judith Maxwell on mobilizing communities in tough times
11/07/08	International conference opens in Montreal
11/06/08	Donations up, donors down, says Statistics Canada
11/05/08	Foundations discuss impact of economic crisis on communities
11/04/08	Hamilton Community Foundation hosts fourth annual Living the Environment conference
11/03/08	CFC Conference 2008 highlights for media
OCTOBER
10/28/08	Canada's Top Teen Philanthropist Contest
10/28/08	Now available: targeted communities, grant guidelines for 2009 Benjamin Moore program
10/22/08	CFC announces sponsors of International Conference
10/07/08	Ontario Trillium Foundation welcomes new Manager of Community Initiatives
10/06/08	2008 Canada's Vital Signs News Release and Overview
10/01/08	Charities to receive more than $ 1 million from class action settlements
10/01/08	CFC launches new logo
SEPTEMBER
09/30/08	CFC's Branding FAQs
09/17/08	Winnipeg Foundation staffer wins International Fellowship
09/02/08	CRA extends deadline for comments on Policy on Fundraising
09/02/08	Globe and Mail to publish Canada's Vital Signs insert
09/02/08	Vital Signs reports to be released October 7th
AUGUST
08/26/08	Globe and Mail advertising information on Canada’s Vital Signs
08/26/08	Paterson family fund supports First Nations youth with job-skill training
08/22/08	Hockey camp proceeds to benefit permanent endowment fund
08/14/08	CFC is seeking an IT Manager
08/14/08	The Greater Saint John Community Foundation's column on Vital Signs 2008 survey
08/14/08	Global Fund for Community Foundations
JULY
07/29/08	Deadline extended for Emerging Leaders International Fellows Program in NYC
07/23/08	Monica Patten named Member of the Board of the Rio Tinto Alcan Canada fund
07/23/08	Senior Games Leaves a Legacy for our City
07/23/08	CJRL 89.5 MIX FM Supports Community Foundation with Year Long Air Play
07/23/08	HR Council launches ACCESS
07/23/08	CFC's Bookstore Updates
07/23/08	Register now for CFC's Conference 2008
07/10/08	Imagine Canada releases new study Charitable Gifts of Securities: Implications for Canadian Organizations
07/10/08	Communities Collaborating Institute 2008
07/10/08	Register for a free tele-learning session.
07/10/08	National Philanthropy Day vote postponed til Fall
07/10/08	CFC to launch new national brand at conference
JUNE
06/25/08	The Foundation of Greater Montreal, a Leader in the Philanthropic Arena
06/25/08	Abbotsford 2002 BC Disability Games Legacy - Eugene Reimer - President
06/25/08	Committee challenges government to act quickly on rural reform
06/25/08	CRA extends deadline for comments on Policy on Fundraising
06/25/08	New position at the Red Deer & District Community Foundation to work towards achievement of EveryOne’s Home: Red Deer’s Vision and Framework on Ending Homelessness by 2018
06/25/08	$1.1 million in grants announced to reduce poverty and improve neighbourhood life
06/25/08	Dauphin Plains Credit Union Goes 'Green'
06/25/08	Hamilton Community Foundation announces $1.1 million in grants to reduce poverty
06/16/08	Community Foundations of Canada Opens Registrations for CFC Conference 2008
06/11/08	Vancouver Foundation celebrates community success stories with new magazine
06/11/08	The Winnipeg Foundation to accept U.S. donations
06/11/08	CFC releases statement concerning the Banyan Tree Foundation
06/11/08	New toolkit to help community foundations tackle root causes of poverty
06/10/08	Community Foundation of Ottawa launches new eNewsletter
06/10/08	CFC hiring for the position of Coordinator, Communications and Administration
06/10/08	Photography contest for Waterloo Region’s Vital Signs® report
MAY
05/28/08	CFC offers condolences to family and colleagues of Katharine A. Pearson
05/14/08	Canada Meets Germany: Call for Applications
05/14/08	National Philanthropy Day legislation
05/14/08	Victoria Foundation’s youngest donor featured in Globe and Mail’s Giving Back column
05/14/08	Hamilton Community Foundation featured in an editorial about The Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction
APRIL
04/30/08	“Learning Communities” evening and symposium
04/30/08	Vancouver Foundation targets homelessness
04/30/08	Conservationist of the Year Award Winner
04/24/08	Vicki Burns to lead new Lake Winnipeg Watershed initiative
04/24/08	Urge Your Senator to Pass National Philanthropy Day Legislation!
04/17/08	CRA begins 90-day consultation on new guidelines on fundraising expenses
04/17/08	Toronto Community Foundation unveils transformed subway station as part of “Arts on Track”
04/17/08	CFC releases 2007 Members Statistics
04/17/08	Giving in Canada Keep Growing
04/16/08	Charitable sector election priorities
04/15/08	Benjamin Moore Community Restoration - Maritimes
04/15/08	Benjamin Moore Community Restoration - Ontario
04/15/08	Benjamin Moore Community Restoration - Western Region
04/15/08	Environmental Trust Fund
04/14/08	Benjamin Moore Community Restoration Program announces grants and product donations to strengthen community and heritage groups across Canada
04/11/08	Abbotsford Community Foundation supports the Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre
04/11/08	John Arpin Memorial Endowment Fund
MARCH
03/26/08	2008 CRA Charities Information Sessions announced
03/26/08	Sector support saves Canadian Survey on Giving, Volunteering and Participation.
03/18/08	Local Community Foundations Win Awards for Excellence in Communications
03/12/08	Message from Monica Patten
03/12/08	Imagine Canada adds Risk Management SmartTips to website
03/12/08	The Walter and Duncan Gordon Foundation Global Youth Fellowship program
03/12/08	The Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society fall 2008 Senior International Fellows Program
03/12/08	Trevor P. Dueck Memorial Bursary Fund
FEBRUARY
02/20/08	BC funding partnership
02/20/08	Collaborative Leadership Retreat
02/20/08	2008 Donner Awards
02/20/08	HR Council for the Voluntary/Non-profit Sector launches new website
02/15/08	CFC seeking Director of Finance
02/13/08	The Winnipeg Foundation commits $3 million to its Downtown Green Spaces Strategy
02/13/08	Niagara Community Foundation launches new foundation video
02/12/08	Planned Giving
02/12/08	"Circle of Honour Awards" - Celebrating Community Giving
02/12/08	Abbotsford Community Foundation Welcomes Eagle West Cranes as a Major Donor to the Scholarship and Bursary Program
JANUARY
01/31/08	Monica Patten selected as 2008 Trudeau Mentor
01/30/08	Call for Proposals deadline: March 15
01/30/08	Charity Village features Vital Signs in its Cover Story
01/25/08	London Community Foundation poised to deliver strong granting program in 2008
01/23/08	Vancouver Foundation celebrates 65 years!
01/11/08	Free tele-learning event on the Registered Charity Information Return (T3010A)
01/08/08	New Grantcraft guide about managing the end of a funding relationship
01/07/08	2008 Therese Casgrain Volunteer Award Nominations
01/07/08	Template article available about Kids N Motion Endowment Fund
2007
DECEMBER
12/21/07	Foundation Directed Initiatives to provide $1 million to charities in our community
12/21/07	Learn more about CFC National Marketing Toolkits
12/21/07	Newly established Social Enterprise Fund appoints inaugural Executive Director
12/12/07	The Charities File - new web based resource centre to help organizations complete the T3010A
12/07/07	Healthy grant supports inner-city nutrition programs
12/07/07	$5 Million Investment will Deepen Poverty-Reduction Efforts in Hamilton
12/07/07	Healthy grant supports inner-city nutrition programs
12/07/07	Hamilton Community Foundation invests $5 million in poverty reduction
12/07/07	HCF Backgrounder
NOVEMBER
11/29/07	Benjamin Moore Community Restoration Program deadline is January 4th
11/28/07	Funding for Canadian Giving survey in jeopardy
11/28/07	The Victoria Foundation recently announced that one of the city’s oldest law firms, Horne Coupar, has joined 1% ForThe Planet (1% FTP)
11/28/07	Charity Village Cover Story features the first in a three-part series on Vital Signs
11/27/07	Local law firm Horne Coupar joins the ranks of environmental philanthropists through 1% For The Planet
11/14/07	Fifteen new community foundations join the CFs and the Environment initiative
11/09/07	Environmental conference calls Hamilton teens to action
11/08/07	Permanent fund to memorialize Constable Doug Scott Jr.
11/07/07	Spring Council on Foundations conference - Philanthropy’s Vision: A Leadership Summit
11/02/07	CFC comments on donor study featured in Globe and Mail
11/02/07	Temagami Foundation featured in Globe and Mail
11/01/07	2007 Charitable Donors Study Media Advisory released
OCTOBER
10/31/07	Edmonton Community Foundation launches Memorial and Traffic Safety Fund
10/31/07	Kids ‘N Motion grant application deadline is February 28.
10/31/07	The Philanthropist releases a new article, “Thinking Globally? Canadian Foundations and Trends in International Philanthropy”
10/31/07	Imagine Canada releases revised Ethical Code for Fundraising and Financial Accountability.
10/25/07	Mississauga's philanthropists to be acknowledged
10/17/07	Request for Proposals for Assisting Local Leaders with Immigrant Employment Strategies (ALLIES)
10/17/07	New study shows the powerful contributions of Canadian philanthropists at home and abroad
10/03/07	Vital Signs reports attract national media attention
10/02/07	Community Foundations of Canada releases Vital Signs, a New Annual Report on our Country's Quality of Life
10/01/07	Community foundations release Vital Signs
10/01/07	CFC releases first national Vital Signs report
SEPTEMBER
09/24/07	Partnership Fuels $36 million Scholarship Programs
09/24/07	Community Foundations set to release Local and National Vital Signs Reports
09/20/07	1% For the Planet video now available online!
09/20/07	CFC launches Conference 2008 website!
09/12/07	Community Foundations of Canada and Benjamin Moore announce expansion of Community Restoration Program
09/12/07	Benjamin Moore goes National with Community Restoration Program
09/12/07	Saskatoon Community Foundation Donor Featured in The Globe and Mail's Giving Back Column
09/12/07	Stratford and area community groups get boost from Benjamin Moore
09/05/07	Imagine Canada’s 2007 Business and Community Partnership Awards
AUGUST
08/29/07	Robert Putnam’s recently released study is generating considerable controversy south of the border.
08/22/07	Donor to the Fundy Community Foundation featured in The Globe and Mail's Giving Back column
08/13/07	Martha Powell appointed CEO of London Community Foundation
08/01/07	Socially Responsible Investing:Be socially conscious and still earn solid returns on investments
JULY
07/11/07	The Transatlantic Community Foundation Network releases “The Future of Community Foundations. A Transatlantic Perspective”
07/04/07	Community Foundations of Canada announces release date for Vital Signs, annual report card on health of communities
07/04/07	Planned Giving for Canadians
07/03/07	$1-Million Gift Supports Children
JUNE
06/20/07	Immigrant Children Conference 2007 to be held Guelph, ON on October 25-26
06/19/07	Xstrata Nickel Provides Largest Single Corporate Donation to The Sudbury Community Foundation
06/05/07	Community Foundations of Canada appoints new Board Chair
06/05/07	New endowment fund will support Cambridge community
06/05/07	Tamarack presents Communities Collaborating Institute in Kitchener, Ontario
06/05/07	Guide: Grantmaking with a Racial Equity Lens, is released
MAY
05/23/07	CFC celebrates 15 years
05/22/07	Community Foundations of Canada Celebrates 15th Anniversary
05/22/07	CFC Milestones
05/16/07	Grassroots Grantmakers releases report - A Legacy of Leadership and Support for Grassroots Grantmaking
05/16/07	Jeff Toews Memorial Fund established at the Community Foundation of Greater Grande Prairie
05/16/07	Jeff Toews Memorial Fund Established
05/16/07	CFC celebrates 15th anniversary
05/09/07	Edmonton Community Foundation partners on social enterprise fund
05/09/07	The Winnipeg Foundation wins award
05/04/07	Stepping Up…Stepping Forward: Creating Paths to Greater Giving
APRIL
04/25/07	Leadership for Canada’s Changing Communities – read the dialogue summary and add your voice now!
04/24/07	In Celebration of Earth Day, Community Foundation supports Literacy and Environmental Awareness
04/17/07	2007 Benjamin Moore Community Restoration Program
04/03/07	Community Foundations of Canada announces new partnership with 1% For The Planet, Mountain Equipment Co-op
04/03/07	Leading retailer launches environmental challenge to business
04/02/07	Fund Receives $85,000 Boost
04/02/07	Community Foundation Entrusted with CFUW Scholarship Fund
04/02/07	Community Foundation Announces New Fund for Belleisle Area Students
04/02/07	Community Foundations of Canada launches new environmental partnership
MARCH
03/27/07	Fall 2007 Senior International Fellows Program
03/27/07	Monica Patten quoted in Charity Village's News Byte about last week's Federal budget
03/19/07	Tax Change is Good News for Charities & Communities Community foundations say tax break will encourage more giving
03/19/07	Tax Change is Good News for Charities & Communities
03/15/07	Leadership for Canada’s Changing Communities
03/07/07	Vancouver Foundation in the news
03/07/07	Business Contributions to Canadian Communities
03/05/07	Philanthropy in Canada hotter than ever
03/05/07	Third record-breaking year for community foundations
FEBRUARY
02/28/07	Essential Skills and Strategies for New Grantmakers
02/28/07	National Volunteer Week
02/14/07	CFC launches five revised French resources
02/14/07	Community foundations distribute class action settlement
02/14/07	Globe and Mail covers class action settlement to be distributed by community foundations
02/11/07	The Ultimate Gift Movie Screening – Philanthropy Goes Hollywood, via The Calgary Foundation
02/01/07	National grant program launched by BMO employees promotes healthy, active lifestyles for youth
02/01/07	"What Donors Want" Teleconference Session
JANUARY
01/03/07	Charity Village Leadership Series interviews CFC's CEO
2006
DECEMBER
12/20/06	Vital Signs part of TV Ontario interview
12/20/06	Community foundations featured in Canadian Business Wealth Issue
12/18/06	Extensive manual explains why to do it, how to do it
12/18/06	Hamilton CAS receives 400 toy bears for children coming into care
12/13/06	Greater Montreal’s Vital Signs®, a first annual check-up on the metropolitan region’s quality of life!
12/13/06	New initiatives designed to address growing insurance issues facing Canada’s non-profit sector
12/13/06	Imagine Canada library update
12/13/06	The Greater Saint John Community Foundation celebrates 30th anniversary
12/05/06	TD Report says boomers will change face of charities
12/05/06	Canadian FundRaiser promotes CFC’s new Communications & Marketing Manual
12/05/06	Scotiabank unveils Aqueduct Foundation
12/05/06	Mayor donates $2.34 million to Community Foundation of Mississauga
12/05/06	Hamilton uses the power of art to tackle the issue of poverty
12/05/06	New Charitable Giving Program launched by BMO Nesbitt Burns
12/04/06	Anonymous Donor Gives $24 Million to Foundation of Greater Montreal
NOVEMBER
11/30/06	Local Resident Leaves $450,000 to Surrey Foundation Endowment Funds
11/22/06	Learning to Engage
11/22/06	CFSource announces Canada’s Vital Signs
11/22/06	CFSource announces Canada’s Vital Signs
11/09/06	Raise the Profile of Philanthropy on National Philanthropy Day
11/08/06	Voluntary Gateway E-Newsletter
11/02/06	TCFN announces Canada’s Vital Signs
11/02/06	Charity Village looks at realities of being an executive director
OCTOBER
10/26/06	Public expresses views about charities
10/26/06	Theory of Change website
10/26/06	New Wings e-library
10/26/06	Justin Trudeau meets with youth at Victoria Foundation's 70th anniversary celebration
10/24/06	Community foundations release first report cards on health of communities
10/19/06	Vital Signs attracts unprecedented media coverage
10/19/06	The Management of Non-Profit and Charitable Organizations in Canada
10/19/06	Drowning in Data
10/19/06	Executive Transitions
10/18/06	Vital Signs checkup inaugurated in four cities
10/12/06	New report on housing and homelessness
10/12/06	Community Foundation of PEI featured in Charity Village cover story
10/03/06	Community Foundations release first report cards on health of communities Vancouver, Victoria and Ottawa join Toronto in measuring their cities’ Vital Signs
SEPTEMBER
09/28/06	Philanthropy Journal series overviews Canadian philanthropy
09/28/06	Community Foundation of Ottawa profiled in Ottawa Citizen article about Vital Signs
09/28/06	Neighbourhood Projects Give Reason to Celebrate Community Party to be Held at Cathedral High School
09/20/06	CFC featured in “Making your Organization Bilingual” article
09/20/06	New from Imagine Canada
09/20/06	Hamilton Community Foundation Invitation YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED
09/14/06	Caledon Institute of Social Policy releases paper on the “communities agenda.”
09/07/06	National Toolkits Make Marketing Easier Than Ever
09/07/06	New Report on building Successful Collaborations
09/07/06	Cranbrook and District Community Foundation Receives Significant Donation
AUGUST
08/30/06	CFC mentioned in cover story on preparing newcomers for life in Canada
08/30/06	CFC/Law Commission immigration study featured in TCFN newsletter
08/23/06	New report: Empowering the Canadian Voluntary and Non-Profit Sector: Connecting Social Change and Social Development with the Social Source Technology Movement in Canada
08/23/06	SAINT JOHN HARBOUR BRIDGE AUTHORITY AND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCE THOMAS L. MCGLOAN, Q.C. FUND Fund to Honour Community Leader and Driving Force behind Harbour Bridge Project
08/16/06	Maytree Public Policy Training Institute accepting applications
08/16/06	Advisors Edge features community foundations and SYC program in article on Donor Advised Funds.
08/16/06	Victoria Foundation Trademarks Tagline - connecting people who care with causes that matter® -
08/03/06	Request for Proposals for External Review of CFC Youth in Philanthropy Initiative
08/01/06	Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society fellowship opportunity
08/01/06	New Canadian non-profit work site just launched
08/01/06	Philanthropic Foundations Canada annual report highlights
JULY
07/18/06	New Immigration study receives tremendous coverage
07/18/06	Two new guides for grant makers.
07/18/06	Community Foundation Services resources and reports
07/13/06	2006 Benjamin Moore Community Restoration Program Grants Awarded
07/12/06	Brantford Community Foundation featured in Charity Village.
07/12/06	Peter Hero’s speech at CFC national conference highlighted in Transatlantic Community Foundation Network newsletter.
07/12/06	New online space for connecting people with Canadian resources in the community-based sector.
07/11/06	New Study Released! Unsettled: Legal and Policy Barriers for Newcomers to Canada
07/06/06	New Mackenzie Charitable Giving Fund helps Canadians plan to maximize donations over time
07/05/06	Prize winners for completion of CFC's Compensation Survey
07/05/06	Hamilton Community Foundation featured in article on Poverty Reduction.
07/05/06	Warren Buffett outlines plan to give the bulk of his fortune to charity.
JUNE
06/26/06	EACCC Final Report on Cities and Communities recently released.
06/26/06	Community-building workbook now available.
06/26/06	Paper by Grantmakers for Effective Organizations available.
06/19/06	Worldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support is seeking a Director, WINGS Global Fund for Community Foundations
06/19/06	Victoria Foundation receives Award of Excellence from Canadian Public Relations Society
06/12/06	Fellowships available at the Centre on Philanthropy and Civil Society
06/08/06	Community Foundation Turns Thirty at Harbour Passage Garden Party
06/06/06	Professional Advisors e-Resource updated
06/06/06	CFC’s Partnership with BMO profiled in article about RBC Charitable Gift Program
06/06/06	Canada Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating just released
MAY
05/31/06	Special Report - Five Smart Ideas to Improve Donor Communication
05/31/06	New report examines changing agenda of corporate philanthropy
05/31/06	Now Available: Building Bridges: A Tool for Engaging Diverse Communities
05/24/06	Post conference materials now available for CFC 2006 National Conference
05/24/06	New Community Foundation report published
05/07/06	Second consecutive year of record-breaking donations for Canada’s community foundations
05/03/06	Canadian media outlets cover the launch of Vital Signs® national project
05/03/06	Canadian Press story on expected tax breaks in Federal Budget quotes CFC's Monica Patten
05/03/06	Community foundations featured in Globe article on Federal Budget tax change
05/03/06	CFC applauds tax change in Federal Budget
05/03/06	CFC issues pre-budget media advisory
APRIL
04/24/06	Statistics Canada is asking organizations to promote Census Day - May 16, 2006
04/24/06	Community foundations to issue annual report cards on health of communities
04/18/06	Register Now for CFC's 2006 National Conference
04/10/06	Monica Patten is featured speaker in upcoming Tamarack tele-learning seminar on movements for change
04/10/06	Early Bird registration for this year’s conference closes tomorrow, Wednesday 12 April.
04/03/06	The Winnipeg Foundation’s Rick Frost recently gave a keynote presentation in Singapore on the topic Community Foundations in the World of Philanthropy
04/03/06	The Community Foundation of Ottawa launches its first youth-led grants program
MARCH
03/27/06	Monica Patten is featured speaker in upcoming Tamarack tele-learning seminar on movements for change
03/27/06	Benjamin Moore Community Restoration Program invites applications in seven Ontario communities – deadline May 26, 2006.
03/27/06	Central Ontario's largest law firm establishes an Endowment with Huronia Communities Foundation
FEBRUARY
02/27/06	Environmental Leadership and Management (ELM) Program
02/13/06	Major Gift to Huronia Communities Foundation
02/10/06	Fondations communautaires du Canada dévoile le programme de sa 9e conférence nationale
02/10/06	Community Foundations of Canada announces 9th National Conference program
02/06/06	Record Year of Granting for The Winnipeg Foundation
JANUARY
01/30/06	Tamarack’s Vibrant Communities to focus on community foundation social justice work
01/16/06	Fredericton Community Foundation to award grant in 2006 of up to $50,000
01/10/06	CFC 2006 National Conference Website Launched!
2005
DECEMBER
12/19/05	CFC’s Social Justice Survey Published
12/12/05	The December 6th Victims Foundation Against Violence Joins the Foundation of Greater Montreal
NOVEMBER
11/28/05	Government of Québec and community foundations launch generous matching grants program
11/28/05	Foundation of Greater Montreal: A partner dedicated to promoting culture
11/21/05	Hamilton Community Foundation is the subject of a recent paper in the Harvard Family Research Project's periodical, The Evaluation Exchange
11/21/05	Canadian Fundraiser gives practical advice on how to proceed when searching for a new Executive Director
11/21/05	Greater Saint John Community Foundation announces new fund for National Philanthropy Day
11/21/05	Upcoming Teleconference on the Future of Family Philanthropy
11/14/05	To celebrate National Philanthropy Day, The Guelph Community Foundation has announced $1.14 million in new gifts
OCTOBER
10/31/05	CFC's article on Social Justice, Shifting Focus, is featured on the Foundation News and Commentary website
10/31/05	Fondation communautaire Gaspésie – Les Îles receives $200 000 from Canada Economic Development for 3 part initiative to stop the exodus of young people from the region.
10/31/05	Hamilton Community Foundation holds youth environment conference
10/24/05	Lethbridge Community Foundation receives $5 million
10/24/05	Community Foundation of Mississauga receives 5 million to create endowment fund
10/17/05	National grant program launched by BMO employees promotes healthy, active lifestyles for youth
10/13/05	New Report indicates that community foundations are entering a pivotal era
10/03/05	CFC 2006 National Conference Call for Session Proposals
10/03/05	New report on Social Capital as a valuable Public Policy tool
10/03/05	Philanthropy Explosion: It's not just for the wealthy anymore
10/03/05	CFO launches innovative program designed to inspire local entrepreneurs and investors to invest in the future of their community
SEPTEMBER
09/26/05	CF-LINKS Teleconference Workshop on Market Performance in 2005 and 2006 - with top investment experts from McLean Budden - approaching quickly on Nov. 2nd
09/19/05	Almost half of all Canadians donated to tsunami disaster relief.
09/19/05	Web page addresses questions raised by the New Orleans disaster and ensuing community collapse
09/19/05	Abbotsford CF receives $100,000 from 2004 BC Summer Games surplus funds
09/12/05	The Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP) launches new LEAVE A LEGACY website
09/12/05	The Philanthropic Initiative offers free open forum for funders on community revitalization
09/07/05	Hamilton Community Foundation funds new program to help students stay in school
09/06/05	Council on Foundations' website offers resources for those interested in providing relief to the victims of Hurricane Katrina
09/06/05	Hurricane Katrina Update from ICF (September 2, 2005)
AUGUST
08/22/05	Steve Gunderson to Head Council on Foundations
08/15/05	Publication from roundtable offers new approach to evaluating community change
08/15/05	Article outlines origin and current significance of 'The Social Economy'
08/15/05	Report describes achievements of Community Economic Development programs for women
08/15/05	CFC to Present at Council on Foundations Conference for Community Foundations
08/08/05	Article published in defense of small community foundations
08/08/05	New publication on improving and strengthening grant making organizations
08/03/05	WINGS-CF publishes their 2005 Community Foundation Global Status Report
08/03/05	New resources available on organizing site visits for donors
08/03/05	Synergos invites applications for Senior Fellows Program Class of 2006
JULY
07/25/05	Report released on the expense patterns of largest U.S. foundations.
07/25/05	New report available on holistic programs to help women and their families achieve financial well-being
07/25/05	Civicus provides update on G8 summit
07/25/05	CPRN publishes presentation on Non-profits in the Place-Based Policy Era
07/18/05	The Power of Giving was #1 best-selling book on Amazon.ca
07/13/05	Cambridge kid’s centres get big boost from Benjamin Moore
07/11/05	Social Development Canada calls for proposals for anti-poverty initiatives
07/11/05	HR Council for the Voluntary/Non-Profit Sector launches their new website
07/04/05	Barrie to launch Canada’s 150th community foundation
07/02/05	The Canadian Commission for UNESCO is looking for young people to participate in its youth sector
07/01/05	Greater Saint John bi-annual grants total $148,370
JUNE
06/28/05	Charity.ca ceases operation of online donation portal
06/27/05	US Foundation Center’s "Foundation Yearbook: Facts and Figures on Private and Community Foundations, 2005 Edition" published (PDF)
06/26/05	Partnership of BC Community Foundations Allocates $60K to Priority Projects
06/14/05	Greater Saint John Community Foundation Organizes 2nd Annual Garden Party for Environmental Project
06/12/05	2005 US Fall Conference for Community Foundations - on-line registration now open
06/12/05	WINGS publishes the 2005 Community Foundation Global Status Report
06/05/05	Asia-Pacific Philanthropy Consortium to host WINGS Secretariat for 2007 - 2010
06/05/05	BMO CEO Accepts Best Corporate Citizen of the Year Award
06/05/05	Local citizen leaves over $900,000 to Guelph Community Foundation
MAY
05/30/05	Law Commission of Canada and CFC join forces to study barriers to successful immigration settlement
05/30/05	The Eastern Townships Community Foundation launches
05/30/05	Youth in Philanthropy summer student to undertake project with CFC
05/30/05	RFP announced for Community Scholar in Law Reform Project
05/27/05	Provocative article by Emmett D. Carson on how to ensure accountable foundation practices
05/27/05	Governor General to address Edmonton Community Foundation AGM
05/24/05	New report from the Stanford Social Innovation Review, "The Reality Underneath the Buzz of Partnerships: The potential and pitfalls of partnering" by Francie Ostrower
05/20/05	Niagara Community Foundation announces its largest ever estate gift
05/19/05	The Calgary Foundation announces new President & CEO
05/17/05	Hamilton Community Foundation issues news release about local poverty initiative
05/10/05	City of Kenora Gifts $286,000 to Local Community Foundation
05/09/05	Research promises major boost for thousands of Canadian non-profit organizations
05/09/05	Industry Canada's IM/IT Secretariat successfully completes its activities and delivers a five component strategy of technological tools and services
05/09/05	Lawson Foundation Honours Four Outstanding Canadians including CFC's Monica Patten
05/05/05	The Calgary Foundation announces banner year in 2004
05/03/05	Ontario Network - Canada Volunteerism Network nonprofit project funding available - deadline June 17th
05/02/05	The Foundation of Greater Montreal announces creation of the Hope Fund
05/02/05	The Foundation of Greater Montreal achieves all objectives
APRIL
04/27/05	Philanthropic leaders from North America, Europe to gather in Ottawa
04/21/05	Globe and Mail profiles community foundations
04/20/05	2004 a record-breaker for Canada’s community foundations
04/18/05	Voluntary Sector Forum has new structure as VSI moves into final year
04/15/05	Web-based survey collecting data for a National Study of Board Governance Practices in the Canadian non-profit sector
04/11/05	The first report tracking foundation support of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) issues published in the US
04/11/05	Prairieaction Foundation announces its Second Call for Proposals for Community Grants Program
04/08/05	Voluntary/Non-profit Organizations Say Yes to Human Resources Council
04/08/05	Vancouver Foundation Appoints Faye Wightman as President and CEO
04/05/05	BMO/CFC Alliance highlighted in Macleans magazine profile of new style donors
04/04/05	Community Foundations of Canada receives $250,000 grant from Ford Foundation
04/01/05	New Technology Grantmaking Tools Now Available from Voluntary Sector Initiative
MARCH
03/29/05	Canada Boasts Second Largest Nonprofit Sector in the World (Charity Village, March 28)
03/24/05	New in March: Voluntary Sector Forum publishes several useful reports
03/24/05	Parution du numéro de mars 2005 du bulletin du Forum du secteur bénévole et communautaire
03/24/05	Voluntary Sector Forum publishes March 2005 newsletter
03/18/05	Charity Village profiles "The Ups and Downs of Offering and Accepting Pro Bono Work"
03/18/05	The Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society announces the Senior International Fellows Program for fall 2005
03/04/05	Summer Internships Available for 2005 through Community Experience Initiative
FEBRUARY
02/17/05	Academic papers and presentations from Community Foundations: Symposium on a Global Movement now available
02/17/05	Find out more about National Volunteer Week, 17-23 April 2005
02/17/05	Learning from the World, The Imagine Canada/Johns Hopkins University International Symposium (22-23 March 2005, Toronto)
02/14/05	Toronto Star profiles community foundation option for donors
02/14/05	Spring 2005: FREE Thaw the Chill on Advocacy by Charities Workshops are again being held across Canada by IMPACS
02/11/05	Voluntary Sector Forum publishes February 2005 newsletter
02/07/05	Voluntary Sector Human Resources Council Feasibility Study publishes results of on-line survey of on HR priorities
JANUARY
01/31/05	Applications invited: Donner Canadian Foundation Awards for Excellence in the Delivery of Social Services
01/31/05	Greater Saint John Community Foundation shares year-end financials and list of grants
01/28/05	Funding partnership in the Fraser Valley announced by Abbotsford Community Foundation
01/27/05	US Council on Foundations searching for a new President and CEO
01/19/05	Benjamin Moore Community Restoration Program invites applications in six Ontario communities – deadline April 1, 2005
01/17/05	CCP and NVO announce new merged organization: Imagine Canada
01/14/05	Social Development Canada has posted an RFP for an issue paper on the social economy (January 27 deadline)
01/14/05	January 28 registration deadline for 2005 Youth Grantmakers Summer Leadership Conference (Michigan, US)
01/11/05	Director, External Relations, Volunteer Canada
01/11/05	Directeur, Relations extérieures, Bénévoles Canada
01/10/05	The Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador is looking for a Portal Project Manager
01/07/05	TSUNAMIS ET SECOURS D’URGENCE – LE POINT
01/06/05	TSUNAMI RELIEF UPDATE
01/03/05	Napanee District Community Foundation channelling donations to Canadian Red Cross for Tsunami Relief
01/03/05	Charity Village recommande des organismes d’aide internationale aux Canadiens désireux de faire des dons pour venir en aide aux pays touchés par le tremblement de terre et les tsunamis
01/03/05	Voluntary Sector Evaluation Research Project (VSERP) issues fact sheet on performance measurement for Canadian voluntary organizations
01/03/05	International aid organizations recommended by Charity Village for Canadians looking to send financial assistance to countries affected by earthquake and tsunamis
2004
DECEMBER
12/23/04	Landmark study reveals size and scope of nonprofit and voluntary sector and its role in Ontario
12/22/04	Toronto Star: Food banks to benefit from price-fixing case
12/22/04	Class Action Proceeds Benefit More Than 85 Charities: Food charities receive funds just in time for holiday season
12/17/04	Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce releases interim report with recommendations on charitable giving
12/10/04	NLI Peer Group Project a Success in Building Non-Profit Executive Director Job Satisfaction
12/09/04	The Government of Canada and Voluntary Sector release their report The Journey Continues: The Second Report to Canadians on Implementing An Accord Between the Government of Canada and the Voluntary Sector
12/08/04	Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador makes first grants
12/08/04	Edmonton Community Foundation announces new CEO
12/08/04	Vancouver Foundation searching for new President & CEO
12/06/04	Community Foundations of Canada Launches On-line Bookstore, Unveils New Resources
NOVEMBER
11/29/04	CFC launches a special section on Social Justice Philanthropy
11/29/04	Les bulletins du Forum du secteur bénévole et communautaire : novembre 2004
11/29/04	Voluntary Sector Forum Info Newsletters - November 2004
11/26/04	Guelph Community Foundation donors contribute $650,000 for new Arts and Culture fund
11/26/04	Social Innovation in Canada - new report from Canadian Policy Research Networks
11/26/04	The Voluntary Sector Initiative Process Evaluation - Final Evaluation Report
11/26/04	Évaluation de l'Initiative sur le secteur bénévole et communautaire : Rapport d'évaluation final
11/25/04	Partnership between private sector, Ontario government, City of Toronto and Toronto Community Foundation creates innovative new housing program
11/19/04	Canadians Shine at International Gathering
11/19/04	National Post profiles BMO/CFC Alliance and the benefit of giving through community foundations
11/19/04	Free IMPACS charity workshops: Thaw the Chill on Advocacy in Victoria, Vancouver, Surrey and Kelowna
11/19/04	Saskatoon Foundation establishes a Youth Advisory Council
11/15/04	Media release - National Philanthropy Day: Community Foundations Launch Charitable Giving Toolkit for Investment Professionals, Lawyers
11/12/04	Funding Matters II released by Canadian Council on Social Development
11/08/04	Price Fixing Lawsuit Nets Funds for Food Banks, Breakfast Programs
11/05/04	New Caledon Institute report on managing for sustainability
11/05/04	November 16 Empire Club speech to be broadcast on the Web - new president of the organization formed by CCP/NVO merger
11/05/04	Check out the speeches and sessions from the Canadian Centre for Philanthropy's Symposium 2004 using CCP's Webcast tool
OCTOBER
10/31/04	BMO Employee Foundation Creates Fund to Combat Childhood Obesity
10/28/04	Local family establishes new funds with Greater Saint John Community Foundation
10/28/04	Medicine Hat Community Foundation receives gift in excess of $600,000
10/25/04	Le CCP et le RONB invitent les personnes intéressées à présenter leur candidature au poste de vice-présidente ou vice-président chargé(e) des politiques publiques et des relations gouvernementales (à Ottawa) d’un nouvel organisme
10/25/04	Volunteer Canada members to save up to 30% off DOL insurance through new National Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance program
10/25/04	CCP and NVO inviting applications for first Vice President, Public Policy & Government Relations (Ottawa) of new organization
10/25/04	Higher Impact: Improving Foundation Performance - March 2005 seminar from the Center for Effective Philanthropy (US)
10/25/04	Nominations invited for the fifth annual Arthur Kroeger College Awards for Public Affairs
10/18/04	Voluntary Sector Forum looking to fill contract position for Policy Analyst - Liability Issues
10/15/04	The Muttart Foundation has released “Talking About Charities” 2004 – a national public-opinion poll in which Canadians give their impressions about charities and issues affecting charities
10/01/04	Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society's Emerging Leaders 2005 International Fellows Program - October 29 application deadline
10/01/04	An ex-Montrealer reconnects with his home town by donating half a million dollars to the Foundation of Greater Montreal
SEPTEMBER
09/30/04	Nouveau Siècle, Nouveaux Risques : Enjeux pour le développement social, Montréal, les 18 et 19 novembre 2004
09/30/04	New Century, New Risks: Challenges for Social Development in Canada, Montreal, 18-19 November 2004
09/28/04	Check out the latest communications training opportunities from IMPACS
09/28/04	2004 National Scholarship Providers Association Annual Conference in Montreal, 27-29 October
09/27/04	September 2004 Voluntary Sector Forum Info Newsletter published
09/27/04	Just Released! Satellite account of nonprofit institutions and volunteering
09/27/04	Just Released! Cornerstones of Community: Highlights of the National Survey of Nonprofit and Voluntary Organizations
09/20/04	Liability Insurance and the Voluntary Sector – Framing the Issues
09/20/04	Greater Saint John Community Foundation Holds Gardening Party for Environmental Project
09/15/04	The Winnipeg Foundation releases first issue of a publication that profiles philanthropy and the community
09/13/04	Worlwide INitiatives for Grantmaker Support (WINGS) launches a new Web site
09/07/04	"CCP, StatsCan bring new sector research to the table" - 31 August issue of Canadian FundRaiser eNews
AUGUST
08/31/04	Charity Village's cover story for 30 August - Canada's growing youth philanthropy movement
08/25/04	Socially Responsible Investing
08/25/04	The Knowledge Development Centre Launches its 2005 Funding Competition!
08/19/04	"People Power and Voluntary Organizations: The Challenge of Human Resource Policy", 5th Annual National Forum of the Public Policy and Third Sector Initiative, Kingston, Ontario, October 22-23, 2004
08/18/04	Canadian Donor's Guide - 2004 edition now available
08/12/04	High-Engagement Philanthropy: A Bridge to a More Effective Social Sector (June 2004, Venture Philanthropy Partners and Community Wealth Ventures)
08/12/04	Discussion paper and transcript consider the place and purpose of philanthropy in a modern liberal democracy available from the Hudson Insitute (US)
08/09/04	Tamarack: An Institute for Community Engagement profiles community foundations in a special section of their Web site
08/05/04	If you work in the voluntary sector and manage paid staff, your help with a Web survey is needed by the HR Council
JULY
07/29/04	Towards a new partnership for community building - A report from the Private/Voluntary Sector Forum
07/23/04	The 2004 Federal Budget introduced regulatory changes to Canadian charities for the first time in more than 20 years. Bob Wyatt, Voluntary Sector Co-chair of the Joint Table on Legal and Regulatory Reform explains in a recent Calgary presentation.
07/23/04	CCP and NVO invite nominations to build the Board of a new organization for the sector
07/18/04	"Local Donor Collaboration: Lessons from Baltimore and Beyond" is a new report from the US that shares useful lessons for grantmaker partnerships
07/08/04	A new framework document sets out a vision for the development of the UK's voluntary and community sector infrastructure over the next ten years
07/08/04	A Canadian resource to keep in mind: In Kind Canada
07/07/04	"Philanthropy's Forgotten Resource? Engaging the Individual Donor" is an interesting report from the US
07/05/04	New GrantCraft publication: "Grant Making with a Gender Lens"
JUNE
06/30/04	The Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society's Emerging Leaders International Fellows Program: 2005 call for applications (focus on community foundations and diaspora philanthropy)
06/30/04	You can contribute to the next annual report to Canadians by participating in the Forum's nationwide survey, Taking the Accord Forward 2004!
06/30/04	Thinking Beyond the Box: Thinking strategically about technology grantmaking in Canada’s voluntary sector
06/30/04	Greater Saint John Community Foundation Announces New Fund for Local Charities and UNBSJ
06/28/04	Medicine Hat Community Foundation Grants Nearly $200,000
06/28/04	June 2004 Voluntary Sector Forum Info Newsletter published
06/28/04	A new book, "Just Money - A Critique of Contemporary American Philanthropy", shares the reflections of a generation of philanthropic leaders
06/25/04	Synergos: Call for Applications, Senior Fellows Program Class of 2005
06/18/04	Victoria Foundation Receives $1.5 million Agency Fund
06/14/04	Tides Canada announces photo contest
06/14/04	EMAGINE builds on Imagine program and asks entrepreneurs and investors to pledge 1 to 5% of future profits to charity
06/07/04	"Understanding Canadian Donors" recently published by CCP
06/02/04	Burlington Community Foundation appoints new Executive Director
06/01/04	CFC Unveils New Web Resource for Grantmakers
MAY
05/31/04	"Foundations for Success: Emerging Trends in Grantmakers' Use of the Internet" released by Interactive Applications Group, Inc.
05/31/04	WINGS publishes the 2004 Community Foundation Global Status Report
05/27/04	Huronia Communities Foundation and North Simcoe Healthy Streams Project awarded grant from Ontario Trillium Foundation
05/25/04	CFC's how to resources now available - visit CFC's Publications page to find out how to order our manuals, etc.
05/19/04	CFC Position Posting: Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
05/18/04	Community Foundations of Canada publishes its 2003 Annual Report
05/18/04	The Urban Institute (US) publishes executive summary of "Attitudes and Practices Concerning Effective Philanthropy"
05/10/04	"Listening to Grantees: What Nonprofits Value in Their Foundation Funders" published by US Center for Effective Philanthropy
05/07/04	Quebec City hosts Community Foundations of Canada/Des fondations du monde entier convergent sur Québec
05/03/04	Progressive Technology Project in the US releases report on technology needs of community organizations
APRIL
04/29/04	Greater Saint John Community Foundation supports students in environmental activities
04/26/04	Foundation Growth and Giving Estimates - 2003 Preview, now available from the US Foundation Center
04/19/04	Read the first edition of BMO and CFC's Supporting Your Community newsletter -- a publication dedicated to the first collaboration between a major Canadian financial institution and CFC's network of community foundations
04/19/04	Now available on the VSI Web site, "Resources for Accountability and Financial Management in the Voluntary Sector"
04/14/04	Conference – Weekly update: Early Bird Registration closes April 15th/Conférence – Bulletin d’information hebdomadaire – La date limite pour les inscriptions hâtives: le 15 avril
04/05/04	Now available on the VSI Web site, “Inventory of Effective Practices in Financing and Resourcing of Voluntary Sector Organizations in Canada”
04/05/04	Le « Répertoire des pratiques exemplaires en matière de financement et d'obtention des ressources des organismes du secteur bénévole et communautaire au Canada»
MARCH
03/29/04	Points saillants des séances parallèles–Il y a deux séances à deux volets. Durant ces séances, les participants pourront aborder en profondeur deux questions importantes-L’engagement des donateurs et L’édification de communautés justes
03/29/04	Concurrent Sessions Highlight: This year the conference will feature two double sessions with the opportunity for participants to tackle two important issues in a comprehensive manner - Donor Engagement and Creating a Just Community
03/26/04	CFC and BMO Launch Program to Support Community Giving
03/23/04	Conférence – Rappel hebdomadaire – Plus que sept semaines avant la conférence! Ce sera bientôt l’heure de notre … Rendez-vous Québec – Ne tardez pas à vous inscrire et à faire vos réservations à l’hôtel!
03/23/04	Conference – Weekly update: Just seven weeks to go! Rendez-vous Québec is coming up soon - register and make your hotel arrangements now!
03/16/04	Conference Update. Visit the CFC 2004 Conference page for an update on new additions to the presenter list/Des nouvelles de la Conférence 2004. Visitez la page de la Conférence 2004 des FCC. Vous y trouverez la liste à jour des présentateurs
03/08/04	Grantcraft releases a new guide - Working With Start-Ups
03/03/04	The Centre for Voluntary Sector Research and Development is seeking a Bilingual Project Coordinator
FEBRUARY
02/27/04	CF-LINKS 2004 Program Guide
02/23/04	Broadening Philanthropy in Ontario's Communities - Project Update
02/23/04	Community Foundations of Canada Unveils 8th National Conference
02/19/04	Hamilton Community Foundation Targets Poverty Reduction with $3-Million Commitment
02/13/04	The Voluntary Sector Forum newsletter/ Bulletin du Forum du secteur bénévole et communautaire
02/06/04	The Registration Package for CFC’s 2004 National Conference in Québec City is now available/La Trousse d’inscription à la Conférence nationale des FCC qui se tiendra à Québec est maintenant prête
JANUARY
01/26/04	Apply Online! Knowledge Development Centre/Appliquez en ligne! Centre de développement des connaissances
2003
DECEMBER
12/12/03	Visit the Media Stories section of CFC's Newsroom to view a round-up of media coverage from across Canada regarding the launch of CFC and BMO's new philanthropic program
12/08/03	New Resource from Volunteer Canada-Preparing Voluntary Boards
12/02/03	The Co-operators Donate $10,000 to CFC
NOVEMBER
11/28/03	The Voluntary Sector Forum is pleased to announce the publication of its fourth newsletter/Le Forum du secteur bénévole et communautaire est fier d'annoncer la publication de son 4e bulletin
11/25/03	New Partnership between Abbotsford Community Foundation and United Way of Fraser Valley Expands Funding Capacity
11/25/03	The Community Foundation of Greater Kingston funds Ten Projects in New Environmental Initiative
11/25/03	South Saskatchewan Community Foundation partners with The United Way of Regina to launch the Tomorrow Fund
11/24/03	The Winnipeg Foundation Makes Record-setting Grant to Canadian Human Rights Museum
11/18/03	BMO Financial Group and Canada’s Community Foundations Join Forces to Bolster Community Giving/BMO Groupe financier et Fondations communautaires du Canada conjuguent leurs efforts pour soutenir les collectivités
11/17/03	Victoria Foundation plants the seeds of Philanthropy in three high schools
OCTOBER
10/27/03	Non-profits hurt by lack of benefits - as posted in The Globe and Mail
10/08/03	WINGS and the Russian Donors Forum are organizing a peer learning event for emerging organizations
10/08/03	The Canadian Evaluation Society National Capital Chapter invites all to their Annual Conference - Focus: Building Evaluation Capacity in the Voluntary Sector
10/08/03	Four Things the Federal Government Can Do to Help Canadian Communities - presentation to the Standing Committee on Finance
10/08/03	The Toronto Community Foundation has published its annual Vital Signs - a measurement of the health of the community
SEPTEMBER
09/22/03	The Human Resources in the Voluntary Sector has many new tools available on their web site
09/22/03	The Center for Civil Society Studies is now accepting applications for their International Fellows in Philanthropy Program
09/22/03	The New Brunswick Association of Fundraising Professionals are hosting a Privacy Legislation luncheon in Fredericton
09/22/03	Call for submissions from the The Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers and its New Ventures in Philanthropy initiative for their 2004 conference
09/22/03	Issue Alert from the Canadian Centre for Philanthropy on the law that regulates advocacy charities
09/15/03	CIVICUS is hosting its fifth biennial World Assembly in March 2004 - "Acting Together for a Just World"
09/09/03	CFC launches new bilingual Environmental site
09/09/03	New guidelines on charities, advocacy and political activities to be released by CCRA - IMPACS is urging charities to reexamine the issues
09/09/03	Please welcome CFC's newest member!
09/05/03	Benjamin Moore Community Restoration Program awards $25,000 in grants and $5,500 of Benjamin Moore paint to eight community groups in Ontario
09/02/03	British Columbia Forest Fires
09/02/03	Information has been posted regarding the Community Foundations: Symposium on a Global Movement
09/02/03	VSERP invites you to a presentation of findings of their National Survey
09/02/03	The Voluntary Sector Evaluation Research Project (VSERP) has posted community-based evaluation tools on their web site.
09/02/03	The Social Justice paper "Potential and Limitations of Social Justice Grantmaking" is now available in French
AUGUST
08/25/03	CFC Welcomes Newest Member!
08/25/03	Greater Saint John Community Foundation's Executive Director, Jane Barry, shares her good news with the community
08/25/03	Georgie Day, Atlantic Regional Coordinator Interviewed on Career Changes and Choices
08/19/03	Good Governance Newsletter provided by Banff Executive Leadership Inc.
08/11/03	Huronia Communities Foundation's weekly ads are starting to pay off!
08/11/03	Funding Opportunity: Voluntary Organizations working in Health are invited to submit proposals
08/11/03	Brockville Community Foundation wins Mott Foundation Scholarship
08/05/03	The Synergos Institute is now accepting applications for the Senior Fellowship program, Class of 2004
08/05/03	WINGS-CF Global Report now in pdf format for easier printing (currently in English only)
08/05/03	Engaging Youth in Community Development - Salzburg Seminar Oct. 2003
JULY
07/29/03	The Board of Directors of Volunteer Canada Announced the Selection of the New President
07/23/03	The Winnipeg Foundation now has their "Did You Know" TV spots available on their web site.
07/23/03	Funding Matters: The Impact of Canada's New Funding Regime on Nonprofit and Voluntary Organizations
07/23/03	Retiring Baby Boomers and the Looming Workforce Shift
07/14/03	Greater Saint John Community Foundation receives $25,000 McKean Family Foundation gift
07/07/03	The Drucker Foundation is looking for the $20,000 Drucker Award winner for 2003 - it could be your program
07/07/03	Brampton and Area Community Foundation has reached its targeted goal of $1 million in endowment funds and donations
07/07/03	Greater Saint John Community Foundation makes leaps forward with the J.W. McConnell Family Foundation Environmental Initiative
07/07/03	The Canadian Centre for Philanthropy is pleased to announce the launch of the Knowledge Development Centre!
JUNE
06/30/03	Benjamin Moore Community Restoration Program applications closed. More info...
06/30/03	Vancouver Foundation partners with City and Four Pillars Fund to help organizations dealing with the drug problem of the Downtown Eastside
06/30/03	The Voluntary Sector Forum requests that you complete their survey on the implementation of Accords and Codes
06/30/03	Editorial - Community Foundation of Ottawa: "Bequests That Build Our City"
06/23/03	Voluntary Sector Forum has released its Summer 2003 Info Newsletter
06/23/03	The Greater Saint John Community Foundation invitation: “Engaging the Public in Environmental Stewardship and Sharing of Resources”
06/23/03	West Vancouver Community Foundation partnering with the West Vancouver School District in its Prevention and Early Intervention Program for Substance Abuse
06/23/03	Brockville Community Foundation Celebrates Its First Multi Grant Announcement
06/16/03	Position Posting: Donor Service Administrator - Kitchener/Waterloo CF
06/16/03	Hamilton Community Foundation launches Innovative Neighbourhood Grants Program
06/16/03	2003 Awards of Rural Excellence Call for Nominations
06/16/03	New tools & information available on the Developing Human Resources in the Voluntary Sector (HRVS) Web site
06/10/03	London Community Foundation's Celebration 2003
06/10/03	London Community Foundation announces the Joseph Rea Environmental Fund
06/10/03	The Center for the Study of Philanthropy is pleased to announce two unique fellowship opportunities
06/02/03	Hamilton Community Foundation Awards First Grants from New Fund for Kids In Recreation
MAY
05/26/03	Summer Fun F.A.N. Club success in Fundy
05/26/03	The Community Foundation of Ottawa kicked off a year of celebrations to mark its fifteenth anniversary with the launch of the publication of its history
05/20/03	Research paper: The Capacity to Serve: A Qualitative Study of the Challenges Facing Canada's Nonprofit and Voluntary Organizations is available to download
05/20/03	Huronia Communities Foundation sets up a new fund for Professional Advisors
05/20/03	The 2003 Community Foundation Global Status Report is now available on the WINGS-CF website
05/12/03	Fundy Community Foundation Hosts Community Dialogue Series
05/12/03	Greater Saint John Community Foundation announces Dear Author Contest winners
05/12/03	A unique invitation to a National Environmental Partnership
05/12/03	Update from the Developing Human Resources in the Voluntary Sector (HRVS) Project!
05/12/03	GrantBenefit – CFC’s web resource for demonstrating grantmaking impact is now available for preview
05/05/03	The Greater Saint John Community Foundation Executive Director, Jane Barry, profiled in the St. John Telegraph Journal
05/05/03	Benjamin Moore Community Restoration Program invites applications in six Ontario communities – deadline June 15, 2003
05/05/03	Foundation of Greater Montreal receives $3.8 million - Montreal Hospitals to benefit
APRIL
04/28/03	Community Foundation of Durham Region establishes bursary fund for women to attend new university
04/28/03	Globe and Mail ad for President position at The United Church of Canada Foundation
04/22/03	Unexpected gift boosts London Community Foundation
04/22/03	Local media coverage for Niagara Community Foundation
04/14/03	Check out IMPACS' Web site for an update on the Charity and Democracy project
04/14/03	Volunteer Canada announces national Directors and Officers' Liability Insurance program for nonprofit organizations
04/08/03	Charity Village profiles Richard Frost and The Winnipeg Foundation
04/04/03	CFC staff member is profiled in a Halifax Herald article on young people opting for careers in the voluntary sector
MARCH
03/31/03	Info du Forum du secteur bénévole et communautaire
03/31/03	Voluntary Sector Forum Info (the Forum's first newsletter)
03/21/03	Niagara Community Foundation publishes Creating a Giving Program: A Guide for Small and Mid-Sized Canadian Companies
03/21/03	Guide à l'intention des administrateurs des sociétés à but non lucratif
03/21/03	Primer for Directors of Not-for-Profit Corporations
03/20/03	Cover story in current issue of Foundation News & Commentary is an interview with Steven Minter, outgoing CEO of The Cleveland Foundation
03/19/03	US Council on Foundations announces winners of 2003 Wilmer Shields Rich Awards for Excellence in Communications
03/17/03	Media release: The Winnipeg Foundation's grantmaking reaches $12.7 million
03/17/03	HRVS project update provided by this week's Charity Village news service
03/11/03	Job posting: Laidlaw Foundation seeks Program Co-ordinator, Children's Agenda
03/10/03	Voluntary Sector Initiative releases final report: Strengthening Voluntary Sector Capacity Through Technology (February 2003)
03/07/03	Community Foundation of Ottawa makes the news for making $5m in grants last year in spite of market downturn
03/06/03	Job opportunity: Director/Entrepreneur, Ashoka Canada
FEBRUARY
02/28/03	Merrill Lynch announces partnership with community foundations in the US
02/24/03	New Issue Alert from the Canadian Centre for Philanthropy on the law that regulates advocacy charities
02/17/03	CFC has recently launched some new publications - see our "Publications" page for more information
02/10/03	Check out the new Codes of Good Practice from the Voluntary Sector Initiative
02/10/03	New Social Entrepreneurship Literature Review from CCSE
02/05/03	Offre d'emploi: Directeur ou directrice général(e), Forum du secteur bénévole et communautaire
02/05/03	Job posting: Executive Director, Voluntary Sector Forum
02/03/03	Canadian Council on Social Development advertises conference on building a social inclusion research agenda (March 27-28, Ottawa)
02/03/03	Laidlaw Foundation releases three new working papers on social inclusion
02/03/03	Applications invited for the 2003 Drucker Award for Canadian Nonprofit Innovation
02/03/03	Researchers at Boston College (US) confirm that projected intergenerational transfer of wealth still valid
JANUARY
01/27/03	New Web site launched by Developing Human Resources in the Voluntary Sector (HRVS)
01/24/03	Check out what's new at Grantcraft: Practical Wisdom for Grantmakers
01/17/03	Quiet Calgarian leaves record charitable bequest of $15 million to The Calgary Foundation
01/16/03	Secretariat of global community foundation support organization network moves to Brussels
01/16/03	IMPACS provides an update on CCRA's new draft guidelines on political activities by charities
01/10/03	CFC publishes two discussion papers for VSERP on the topic of evaluation in the voluntary sector
01/07/03	CCP Cat: a new nonprofit library available on-line
01/03/03	Medicine Hat Community Foundation features in National Post article on charity investments and giving
2002
DECEMBER
12/16/02	CFC launches a News Room for journalists, community foundations and the public
12/16/02	Le rapport de l'Assemblée 2002 du secteur bénévole et communautaire qui a eu lieu à Ottawa le 6 et 7 octobre 2002 est maintenant disponible sur le site web du secteur bénévole et communautaire
12/16/02	Report of the 2002 Voluntary Sector Assembly held in Ottawa October 6 - 7 is now available online on the Voluntary Sector Web site
12/16/02	Update on the Charities and Democracy Project led by IMPACS
12/09/02	Find out more about Youth in Philanthropy through new fact sheet
NOVEMBER
11/25/02	Next Canadian Association of Gift Planners annual conference to take place April 30 - May 3, 2003 in Vancouver
11/25/02	CFC publishes "Issues and Trends Facing Community Foundations"
11/18/02	Philanthropic Foundations Canada relaunches its Web site
11/18/02	Medicine Hat Community Foundation announces Community Leadership program
11/11/02	New name and first newsletter available from HRSS project
11/11/02	Vancouver Foundation report "Profiles in Community Capacity-Building" shares stories from the Leadership, Engagement and Development Program
OCTOBER
10/28/02	Find out how you can get involved in the Charities and Democracy Project led by IMPACS
10/25/02	Media release - The Winnipeg Foundation launches Web site
10/23/02	Minister of Canadian Heritage, Sheila Copps, to lead Government's efforts to strengthen its relationship with the voluntary sector
10/21/02	Find out more about the new Voluntary Sector Forum which will offer leadership to the sector until 2005
10/16/02	Article on community foundations by CFC's President published in Alliance magazine, September 2002
10/15/02	Niagara Community Foundation receives $750,000 donation to establish a new fund
SEPTEMBER
09/18/02	Benjamin Moore announces 16 Restoration Program grants for Canadian communities
09/17/02	The Globe and Mail publishes story about how Hamilton has responded to local crimes of hate
09/17/02	Brampton and Area Community Foundation (ON) gets $200,000 kick start
09/04/02	CFC Press release: How Sept. 11th Brought New Hope to Hamilton, Ontario
09/03/02	Call for nominations for the Arthur Kroeger College Award for Citizenship and Community Affairs
AUGUST
08/26/02	Grantcraft produces excellent resource materials for grantmakers - check out the Web site of this Ford Foundation project
08/12/02	Amélioration du cadre réglementaire du secteur de la bienfaisance
08/12/02	Joint regulatory consultations on the regulation of charities begin
JULY
07/25/02	IMPACS asks charities to get involved in the Let Charities Speak campaign
07/16/02	New Job Opportunity for HRSS project/ Nouveau poste avec le projet SRHH
07/09/02	Polish support organization launches a photo content for young people active in philanthropy. The contest deadline is December 31, 2002.
07/04/02	Legacy to The West Vancouver Foundation
07/02/02	Demande de propositions: L'Initiative canadienne sur le bénévolat
07/02/02	Request for Proposals: The Canada Volunteerism Initiative
07/02/02	Report now available of global meeting of organizations supporting community foundations (WINGS-CF)
JUNE
06/28/02	Recent resources: "A Plan of One's Own - A Woman's Guide to Philanthropy" from the US Forum of RAGs
06/24/02	Vancouver Sun article profiles donor advised funds at Vancouver Foundation
06/11/02	Greater Saint John Community Foundation announces new fund
06/11/02	New in CFC's Web Links section: tools from the Institute on Governance
06/11/02	Job opening in organizational development at the Canadian Council for International Co-operation / Conseil canadien pour la coopération internationale
06/07/02	Benjamin Moore Community Restoration Program: Applications closed for 2002. More info...
06/07/02	Recent resources: check out Grantcraft.org for new tools for grantmakers
06/03/02	New global report on community foundations features a profile of the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan
MAY
05/24/02	St. Albert Community Foundation announces major donation
05/16/02	New Job Opportunity at CFC / Nouveau poste aux FCC
05/10/02	Emmett Carson of The Minneapolis Foundation addresses CFC's 2002 National Conference
APRIL
04/29/02	Canada’s Community Foundations Arrive In Kelowna
04/29/02	New Web site launched for the Voluntary Sector Evaluation Research Project (VSERP)
04/24/02	Endowment for New Atlantic Ballet Theatre/Un Fond De Rentabilité À L`intention Du Nouveau Ballet-Théàtre Atlantique
04/23/02	Editorial in The Montreal Gazette about La Fondation du Grand Montréal
04/23/02	The Montreal Gazette publishes article on La Fondation du Grand Montréal
04/21/02	National Post article on community foundation concept, 20 April
04/19/02	$5 Million Fund established in Edmonton to support Metis youth
04/17/02	CFC's 2002 National Conference has reached capacity
04/08/02	Consultation on Foundations and Social Justice
04/05/02	CEO of CFC Honoured for Outstanding Contribution to Public Policy
MARCH
03/24/02	Canadian community foundation winners in the 2002 Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program for Excellence in Communications
03/24/02	IM/IT Report “Technology Needs of the Canadian Voluntary Sector
03/24/02	Public consultations on the reform of the CCA: The Federal Not-For-Profit Framework Law
03/01/02	New article in IE Money about community foundations, April 2002
FEBRUARY
02/22/02	Recent resources: Community Organizing Toolbox: A Funder's Guide to Community Organizing
02/18/02	Canadian Tax Journal: new article on Private Foundations and Community Foundations
02/14/02	Vancouver Foundation's President and CEO is featured in Charity Village interview on Canada's leading funders
02/14/02	Associations of grantmakers and grantmaker support organizations will gather in Sydney, Australia from 9 - 13 March 2002
02/14/02	New television ads launched by Imagine
02/14/02	CFC reissues its publication 'Explorations: Principles for Community Foundations'
02/08/02	CFC's 2002 National Conference is nearly full with 400+ delegates
JANUARY
01/08/02	'Novel ways to give to charity' - Globe and Mail - December 22, 2001
2001
DECEMBER
12/20/01	Community foundations allow equitable giving - OpEd article published in The Ottawa Citizen
12/20/01	What advisors need to know about community foundations: An “Investment Executive” interview with Monica Patten, President and CEO, CFC
12/18/01	Canadian Press story, December 14 – “For more Canadians, charity begins with a personal foundation”
12/11/01	The Canada Volunteerism Initiative: The Report of the National Volunteerism Initiative Joint Table L’initiative canadienne sur le bénévolat: Rapport de la Table conjointe sur l’Initiative nationale sur le bénévolat/
12/07/01	Accord Signed, Canada Volunteerism Initiative Launched / Accord signé, Initiative canadienne sur le bénévolat lancée
NOVEMBER
11/29/01	New report on youth in philanthropy from the James Irvine Foundation
11/29/01	Special report on the US-based Mott Foundation's 20 years of supporting community foundations
11/29/01	VSI sponsors a study of the technology needs of the voluntary sector