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JANUARY 2023 NEWSLETTER
Five considerations for 2023
Our members, together with Canada’s other foundations and grantmakers contribute immensely to Canadian society. In 2023, incredible opportunities lay ahead of us, but also some looming challenges we need to keep top of mind to ensure we show up for our communities on the issues that matter. Our partners need philanthropy to lean in to provide support and leadership in meaningful ways. Here are the five key issues that PFC's looking at this year that our President & CEO encourages you to consider and reflect on.
Non-qualified donees:
Making our voices heard by January 31
On January 10, PFC hosted a webinar to further explore potential impacts of proposed Government of Canada guidelines on new rules to allow granting to non-qualified donees. After the webinar, we provided answers to several questions asked by attendees.
As we finish drafting PFC's response, reflecting our network members' perspectives, ahead of the January 31 deadline to provide feedback to the government, here are few valuable resources to help guide you in this matter.
- PFC Policy Update from June 21 explaining the government's new regulatory regime
- Government-issued Draft Guidelines from November 30
- PFC Op-Ed in The Philanthropist Journal from December 12
- PFC Member Advisory outlining our preliminary assessment of draft guidelines.
What you need to know about
new disbursement quota
With Bill C-32 now being law and in force, since December 15, 2022, all charities have until the end of 2024 to meet the new disbursement rate.
PFC will continue accompanying members throughout this transition, supplying timely thought-leadership and resources, and promoting for good public policy. Among other aspects, PFC will continue to advocate for a periodic review of the disbursement quota and will be involved in consultations to help inform the government on the issue and ensure it is grounded in the experiences of the sector
Stay tuned for updates to our grantmaking guide, co-authored with Community Foundations of Canada, and other peer learning events and resources which are planned for 2023 to help ensure our network understands this new policy framework.
Warm welcome to Aviv, our new Director,
Member Engagement & Communications
On January 16th, our newest teammate, Aviv Milgram, who will be leading PFC's newly integrated member engagement and communications strategies and activities, began her intensive on-boarding process with great enthusiasm.
Coming from a background in both the philanthropic and non-profit sectors, Aviv’s experiences range from grants management and operations to directing strategic initiatives and stakeholder engagement. Her involvement has spanned from national philanthropy addressing community resilience, Indigenous Reconciliation, and climate change, to local Montreal-based arts, culture, and heritage work in the museum sphere.
Join us in welcoming Aviv by introducing yourself and letting her how we can support strengthening the ties between your organization, PFC, and all the other members of our growing network.
First PGSAG Rendez-Vous on Evaluation
PFC invites all PFC Members' Program Staff to attend its first PGSAG Rendez-Vous of 2023 where participants will discuss the topic of Evaluation.
When? Friday, February 10th at 1pm ET
Note for attendees: The call will open at 12.45pm to allow for 15 minutes of coffee style chats for those who wish to join before the meeting formally starts.
Also - don't miss another meeting - register in advance to all or as many of the scheduled gatherings as you like for 2023.
2023 Workshops & Roundtables
The Canadian Philanthropy Commitment on Climate Change - a joint initiative of PFC, Community Foundations of Canada, Environment Funders Canada, and The Circle on Philanthropy - is a call on all foundations and other funders in this land to commit to act on climate change regardless of their respective missions.
If you have not yet signed on, consider joining other PFC members and Canadian and Global Signatories.
Signatories can now register for all 2023 meetings.
Join to collaborate on Strategic Communications
The Communications Affinity Group, which is a new iteration of an existing group that was led by The Philanthropist Journal and others, is a forum for our network to discuss and action important or emerging strategic communications and public affairs issues relevant to Canadian foundations and philanthropy.The initiative supports the exchange of ideas, learning about relevant news, sharing intel and working together, while providing opportunities for professional development, networking and dialogue.
When? First meeting under PFC’s coordination - February 16 @ 1 PM ET.
Where? Online
REGISTRATION PERIOD EXTENDED
Good news! Additional foundations wishing to bring JEDI to life throughout their organization can now join our second cohort.
In order to incorporate curriculum changes regarding the new disbursement quota rate increase, and the new policy framework for granting to non-qualified donees, we have pushed back the registration period to March 3.
Only a few spots left!
RSVP now to book May 1-3, 2023 in your calendar to attend PFC’s 2023 CEO Retreat in Banff, AB’s Centre for Arts & Creativity. Open to PFC Member CEOs and those heading foundations considering joining PFC.
Guest Blog: Pushing Ourselves Further
By Sadia Zaman, CEO, Inspirit Foundation (PFC Member since 2013)
As someone who never makes resolutions, the start of the new year began as most other days in the still kind-of-but-not-really pandemic haze that has changed my sense of time. The bigger barometer of the passage of time had always been the kids; but even that changed over the past three years as a global catastrophe has affected their ability to navigate the world with any sense of certainty.
Many steps forwards, several steps backwards in this clumsy dance towards something called normal. Thankfully, the progression at work has been much more linear. (read on)
After sustained advocacy, CRA's new rules could open new pathways to partnership
Hopes are high that government's rule changes could make it easier to fund non-qualified donees, and in turn more resources, more flexibility, and more collaboration between funders and organizations that have often been shut out.
Read these related articles:
- ‘Era of uncertainty’: How leaders in Canada’s non-profit sector are preparing for 2023 (Sharon Riley - Jan 24)
- New pathway to partnership opens with CRA draft guidance on qualifying disbursements (Tim Harper - Jan 13)
- CRA guidance on non-qualified donees a ‘good first draft’ but leaders are pushing for several big changes (Gab Oatley - Jan 10)
- New CRA guidelines for charity partnerships with non-qualified donees – make your voice heard (Jean-Marc Mangin - Dec 12)
Rideau Hall Foundation invites you to experience northern culture and excellence
Our member, the Rideau Hall Foundation (PFC member since 2020), in collaboration with the Arctic Inspiration Prize, invites you to participate in the program surrounding the 11th Annual Award Ceremony which returns this year to a live, in-person celebration.
Prior to the ceremony, you are invited to a conversation about he critical role played by philanthropy in the transition from start-up to sustainability. You will hear from a panel representing the winners and the partners who supported them, followed by one-on-one conversations with them.
When?: Wednesday, February 8, 2023
3:00-4:30 pm Panel Conversation followed by 5:00 pm Awards CeremonyWhere?: Shaw Centre, Room 209, Ottawa ON
Please RSVP by Feb 1, if interested in attending
PFC Members among sponsors of investment-focused summit in Vancouver
Our peers and fellow PFC members (Vancity, RBC, Catherine Donnelly Foundation) who are among the sponsors of this three-day Investor Summit are gearing up to harness the collaborative power of investment. Keynote addresses from leading speakers, thoughtful panel discussions, and conversations among participants will focus on addressing some of the long-standing social injustices laid bare by the impact of the pandemic.
When? February 14 to 16, 2023
Where? Vancouver, BC
KBF Canada's partner in Belgium to organize "Be Philanthropy" Conference
The King Baudouin Foundation will host the event "Be Philanthropy", the successor to "The Spring of Philanthropy", which aims to encourage participants to recognize, foster and facilitate philanthropy, at local, national, European or international levels. Key players will gather to promote philanthropy, reflect on its role and recent developments, and inspire Belgian and European philanthropists in their commitment.
When? Thursday, 27 April 2023 @ 9:30 am
Where? Parc du Cinquantenaire 11 - 1000 Brussels
Member Career Openings
Please find just a small sample of job positions currently available across our membership. Make sure you visit our website regularly to spot new opportunities.
Recent Report examines Public Investment Gaps in Black Infrastructure Needs
The Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation (SCCR) has partnered with the University of Toronto, to examine the diverse Black communities’ needs for social infrastructure. The report emerges as part of the University's mission for supporting local infrastructure planning, and its vision to be a leading centre for urban research that engages diverse communities, and within the broader context of government commitment in Canada to addressing anti-Black racism.
