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March 2023 Newsletter
Since our last edition...
PFC has opened up our call for new Board nominations. To learn more about the expertise and representation we are looking for and to present nominations, see here. Deadline for nominations is March 31.
Upcoming Peer Learning Initiatives
Exploring sustainable investment
by leveraging member expertise
Investment Roundtable Session on Sustainable Investment
featuring experts from TD Corporate Citizenship Group
Tuesday, March 21 at 1:00 PM ET
Join PFC member colleagues from TD Global Corporate Citizenship to learn more about what sustainable investing means, what approaches might be best for your foundation, and further your understanding of ESG through data-driven examples.
Event is open to all PFC members.
Collectively creating capacity-building approaches for Canadian non-profits
Virtual Town Hall on March 27, 1-2:30 PM ET
For all those interested in finding ways to better serve the non-profit sector with capacity strengthening support, join us, McConnell Foundation, and MakeWay for an open discussion to help identify opportunities to improve current practices using existing forums, and create new spaces for partnering to fund capacity-building work.
PFC Reunion and Book Launch
in Calgary
May 5 from 11 AM to 1:30 PM
Discussion, lunch and book launch
Please join us and our generous hosts at the Calgary Foundation,
where we invite you to come reconnect, exchange ideas and updates,
and celebrate Hilary Pearson's new book, From Charity to Change.
Save the date for regional events in Toronto on April 27 (5-7 PM), and
Montreal on May 9 (5-7 PM) - details coming soon!
Discovering concrete impact investment opportunities through our partnerships
Special access to impact
investment opportunities offered especially
to PFC members by our partners Impact United and SVX
BEING RESCHEDULED
Join us for a series of quarterly online meetings where SVX will take questions from PFC members on any aspect of impact investing. These "Impact Investing Office Hours" are open to all PFC members' staff and Boards. Stay tuned for more details
Upcoming Affinity Group Gatherings
Program & Grantmaking Staff Affinity Group (PGSAG)
Theme: Capacity-building as a way to build
bridges and open doors.
Friday, March 31at 1:00 PM ET
This session will be facilitated by three of our steering committee members.
The theme is especially chosen to build on the ideas that will be shared
at the March 27 Townhall on Capacity-Building.
PGSAG members are encouraged to attend both sessions.
Communications Affinity Group
Regular monthly meeting
Thursday, April 20 at 1:00 PM ET
Join fellow practitioners from across the network to discuss important or emerging strategic communications and public affairs issues relevant to Canadian foundations, philanthropy and the wider non-profit and charitable sector.
Partnerships
Canadian Philanthropic Commitment
on Climate Change
Roundtable meeting
Wednesday, April 26 at 1:00 PM ET
Join signatories of the Canadian Philanthropy Commitment on Climate Change as they share their stories and experiences from the first year of signing the pledge and implementing its pillars - more details coming soon.
The Commitment calls on all foundations and funders in this land to signal their commitment to act on climate change regardless of their respective mission.
Webinar on Endowments and
Perpetuity in the Nonprofit Sector
featuring PFC President & CEO
Thursday, March 23 at 2:00 PM ET
In this free webinar, join Bruce MacDonald (Imagine Canada), Jean-Marc Mangin (PFC) and Tina Thomas (Edmonton Community Foundation), as they discuss a diverse range of opinions and perspectives on one of the sectors hottest topics - endowments and perpetuity in the non-profit sector.
PFC-led workshops
at Montreal Climate Summit 2023
SAVE THE DATE: May 9-10, 2023
Stay tuned for upcoming announcements regarding three special workshops on philanthropy, the environment, and climate action at the Montreal Climate Summit organized by Montreal Climate Partnership.
Membership News
Warm welcome to our newest PFC member
The Sarah and Cary Lavine Family Foundation, a private foundation based in Toronto, works on addressing issues related to poverty, especially with youth and in the area of affordable housing. In addition to addressing immediate needs, they also aim to support efforts to identify and tackle underlying causes.
Welcome to the most recent signatory
of the Canadian Philanthropy Commitment on Climate Change
The McLean Foundation, established in 1945 by the late Mr. James Stanley McLean, president of Canada Packers, endeavors to maintain a flexible policy, with emphasis on projects in the areas of Welfare, Conservation, The Arts, Health and Education.
PFC Member Leaders
receive accolades and tell their story
- Teresa Marques, CEO of Rideau Hall Foundation, received the Report on Business magazine’s 2023 Changemakers award.
- Jehad Aliweiwi, Executive Director at Laidlaw Foundation, was profiled in the latest issue of Lifestyles Magazine (issue 304) in the article Community Needs, in which he describes how Laidlaw's support is empowering communities across Canada.
- Lara O'Donnell, Executive Director at Weston Family Foundation, was also featured in the same magazine, in the article Philanthropy Is About Taking The Big Bet, where she discusses the unique role foundations play in our social sector and the awesome responsibility they carry.
- Justin Wiebe, PFC Board Director and Lead, Innovation and Strategic Growth at The Mastercard Foundation, was recognized by The Peak as one of the up-and-coming young leaders shaping Canada's economy, culture, and society in 2023.
Member Job Board
Program Officer, Pathy Family Foundation (March 24)
Senior Director, Health Program, Trottier Family Foundation (March 30)
Program Manager, Environment Funders Canada (EFC) (Until position filled)
Sector News & Activities
PFC signed Philea's Philanthropy Statement of solidarity and support to the people of Ukraine
The Mastercard Foundation helped launch Queen’s Weeneebayko Health Education Program
Earlier this month, the Mastercard Foundation, in partnership with the
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) and Queen’s University, shared the
exciting news of the launch of the Queen’s Weeneebayko Health Education Program,
BUDGET 2023 being tabled
Tuesday March 28
As a refresher, read all about the priorities PFC identified and
shared with the federal government last Fall.
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