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NEWSLETTER
On to another adventure
for one of our pioneers: Liza Goulet
After more than twenty years serving our organization and members, our beloved long-time colleague, Liza Goulet, will be moving on
in June 2023 to pursue other projects that are close to her heart.
Liza has been a steadfast presence at PFC since the very beginning, working hand in hand, and in partnership, with our founding President, Hilary Pearson, to build this organization from the ground up. She has overseen a vast array of initiatives and developments – and simply put, PFC would not be where it is today without her creative ideas, principled professionalism, and unfaltering dedication.
Please join us in thanking Liza for her extraordinary contributions and in offering our very best wishes as she pursues her next adventure.
'Tis Membership Renewal Season
Members make what we do possible
First and foremost, we want to thank each and every member for their continued investment with us. Thanks to their loyal support, we can provide valuable benefits and actively engage Canada’s philanthropic community to increase our collective impact.
We invite all members to renew their membership for 2023 by sending a quick “We wish to renew” message to Liza Goulet, Director of Member Relations and Research, before December 31.
Help us Recruit More Members
Thank you for getting the word out,
as we actively reach out to potential members!
For the second time since June, we are inviting leaders of over 100 potential member foundations to attend a 15–20-minute "Let's-get-to-know-each-other" informal call or videoconference for them to ask us anything and learn more about PFC!
At their own convenience, they can schedule a meeting via this Appointment Booking application or by emailing us at membership@pfc.ca.
Move your Foundation’s JEDI Strategy forward in 2023!
After a very successful JEDI Accelerator Pilot with 10 foundations, the second cohort will run January-December 2023. Registration opened November 7th and closes on the 25th, with assessment calls led by PFC staff being scheduled as prospective participants register.
Hurry! Early bird rate ends Friday, November 18.
Contact Inès Chaâlala for further details
Warm Welcome to the
Yvan Morin Foundation
This Quebec-based family foundation was founded in 1993 in Laval. They focus on advancing education and supporting a range of other charities.
Welcoming the Sifton Family Foundation
to the "PFC Family"
Doris and Mowbray Sifton founded The Sifton Family Foundation in 1989. For over thirty years, the foundation has been a vehicle through which Sifton supports our communities and provides grants in the categories of families, youth and children, seniors and persons with disabilities. The foundation also matches donations made by our employees to various charities and causes important to them.
Don't miss PGSAG's November Rendez-Vous
Date: November 29 - 1 - 2 PM EST
All program and grantmaking staff are invited to this monthly get-together to reconnect with peers and to learn about and discuss relevant topics.
Join the Reunion to celebrate the
Launch of "From Charity to Change"
To find out more about Hilary Pearson's book ahead of the launch.
Help Canadian Philanthropy
become more impactful
PFC is recruiting for a dynamic Director of Member Engagement and Communications to build and lead a robust member development strategy, coupled with parallel communications activities to support its advocacy, collaboration and learning goals.
PFC Partner PhiLab's Scientific and Philanthropic Engagement Student Award
This annual $3000 Grant is awarded to honor Diane Alalouf-Hall, Ph.D student and coordinator of the Quebec Hub until 2021, for her performance and engagement during her university career, her research as well as her involvement and dedication to the implementation and development of the Canadian Philanthropy Partnership Research Network (PhiLab).
Objectives
- Highlight the excellence of a research project relating to the nonprofit sector
- Highlight the impact of a research project within the sector with a strong social impact on the Canadian or international level
- Encourage the pursuit of a career in engaged research
ACCS members finally
gather in person again
The Advisory Committee on the Charitable Sector (ACCS) recently met for the first time in person since December 2019. The ACC is a consultative forum for the Government of Canada to engage in meaningful dialogue with the charitable sector, to advance emerging issues relating to charities, and to ensure the regulatory environment supports the important work that charities do. PFC’s President & CEO Jean-Marc Mangin was honoured to have been appointed this year. The committee provides recommendations to the Minister of National Revenue, The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, (standing next to Jean-Marc in front row) on important and emerging issues facing registered charities and the wider sector on an ongoing basis.
November 15
Canada's National Philanthropy Day
As we celebrate this day in diverse ways, we are reminded of the National Philanthropy Day Act which was enacted 10 years ago in 2012.
- "Throughout Canada, in each and every year, the 15th day of November shall be known as “National Philanthropy Day”.
- "Whereas philanthropy helps build strong communities and active civic participation by bringing people together to serve a common goal."
PFC applauds that our government and fellow citizens believe it is important to honour all Canadians who demonstrate the spirit of giving by recognizing National Philanthropy Day.
