Giving & Philanthropy

Maximize Your Impact: Smart Giving Strategies for the End of 2024

As November fades into December, many of us are navigating year-end deadlines, holiday plans, and the final stretch of 2024. It’s a busy, festive time, with generosity and the spirit of giving already in full swing. Check out our 2024 Year-End Giving Guide for ways to maximize your impact.

Why I Love My Giving Fund (and Why You Should Consider One Too)

As the end of the year approaches, Dan and I always take time to reflect on our charitable giving—where we've given, how much we've contributed, and whether we’ve met the goals we've set for ourselves. Find out why I love my Giving Fund (DAF) and what questions to ask if you are looking at opening one.

Creating a Culture of Generosity: An Interview with Marlise Kelsey

At World Financial Group in Fort Langley, workplace giving has become a meaningful addition to their company culture. Find out how Marlise Kelsey’s innovative use of the GiveWise platform has fostered generosity among her team and strengthened team cohesion.

Kinvest: Cultivating Dignity and Opportunity in Rwanda

Find out more about Kinvest, an impact investing product that operates as a business with core values centered on human potential and local ownership and the exciting opportunity for GiveWise donors.

Giving Wisely: How to Assess Charity Credibility Before Donating

We've all heard of online scams, particularly those involving charitable organizations. Find out how you can assess a charity's credibility to ensure your hard-earned dollars are going to a credible charity where they will make a real impact.

Kickstart Your Workplace Giving Program

Are you a business owner dreaming big for your company? Do you aspire to be known for the social impact you're making in the world? Kickstart your workplace giving program on any budget to highlight your brand's commitment to social impact.

Giving Pain Points and DAF Benefits

This month we talked with a couple of our Charity Champions (long-time active account holders) in the GiveWise community. Lately our team has been reflecting on ways we can improve our onboarding process to make it easier and more self-explanatory for newcomers. So, we looked to Clarence Chan and Ivan Chen for insights. Find out what they had to say.

Shared Generosity: Our Executive Director, Tammy, Reflects on Inspiring Generosity in Personal, Professional & Workplace Interactions

Hello, GiveWise community, 
As the Executive Director of GiveWise Foundation Canada, I've had the opportunity to meet so many incredible people and witness tremendous acts of generosity. Among all the tools we offer, the "Share Funds With Others" feature is my personal favourite.

Is Your Financial Advisor Discussing Charitable Donations? Here's Why You Should Ask:

In the hustle and bustle of managing finances, it's easy to overlook the impact of charitable giving. Yet, philanthropy isn't just about generosity—it can also play a significant role in your financial strategy.

What is a DAF? A Quick Guide

A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a philanthropic vehicle that allows individuals, families, and organizations to make charitable contributions to a fund, receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend grants to charities from the fund over time.

Doris Olafsen: A Life Defined by Joyful Living and Joyful Giving

Meet Doris Olafsen, a true example of the transformative force of philanthropy. Her journey from modest beginnings to becoming the founder and director of DO Philanthropy Inc. is nothing short of inspiring.

re·sil·ience

noun
the capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.

Last week, GiveWise was honoured to facilitate donations for Comunidad’s 8th annual fundraising event, a gathering centered around the theme of resilience, where many stories were shared about families in Cambodia, Guatemala and even in GiveWise’s local city of Abbotsford, about how they stood through severe difficulties.