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💬 "𝘐𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘬, 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦, 𝘪𝘧 𝘐 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦 𝘣𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘵, 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢 𝘥𝘢𝘮𝘯 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥." - Julie Fiorini, CanadaHelps Discover the latest insights on charitable giving in Canada with the 2024 Giving Report from CanadaHelps, shared via CharityVillage. Julie Fiorini's interview highlights the impact of declining social connection on donations, emphasizing the critical need to re-engage communities for greater support. Fiorini explores how fewer Canadians are giving amidst increased social disconnection, exacerbated by recent challenges. The report underscores the vital role of strong social networks in fostering charitable behaviors, revealing concerning trends in community engagement. As charities strive to meet rising demands for essential services, Julie calls for collective efforts to reignite empathy and support among Canadians. Her message resonates as a call to action in today's complex landscape. 📑 Dive into the findings of the 2024 Giving Report and Julie's insights, here: bit.ly/4cRCG05 #CharitableGiving #SocialIsolation #CommunitySupport #Philanthropy

Across Africa, countless congregations gather in the open air or in makeshift structures, exposed to the elements and the uncertainties of nature. The lack of physical church buildings isn’t just a challenge in terms of comfort but a barrier to the growth and stability of these faith communities. Recognizing this, PACT Missionaries has embarked on a transformative journey to construct preacher houses and church buildings, offering these congregations a permanent home to worship, gather, and grow. With an ambitious goal to assist 100 congregations over the next 36 months, requiring an estimated USD$75,000 per congregation, the task is monumental but not insurmountable. The heart of this campaign lies in the belief that every donation, no matter the size, brings us one step closer to turning these visions into reality. This cause goes beyond constructing buildings; it’s about laying the foundations for communities to thrive spiritually, socially, and economically. By providing a stable and secure place of worship, we’re not just erecting structures; we’re helping to build stronger communities, foster resilience, and inspire hope. Join us in this noble mission. Your support can help transform the landscape of faith across Africa, brick by brick. Together, we can create lasting sanctuaries that will serve generations to come. Donate now and be a cornerstone in this monumental undertaking. #pactchurchbuilding #faithinaction #buildhope #communitysupport #spiritualgrowth #africanchurches #donatenow #transformation #infrastructuredevelopment #churchconstruction #makeadifference #faithfoundations #supportafrica #charitywork #giveback #nonprofitorganization

Today I learned that only 3.3% of donations in Canada support Indigenous charities. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is an opportunity to reflect on the intergenerational impacts of nearly a century of systemic abuse inflicted on Indigenous Peoples, including through the Canadian residential school system. Systemic discrimination, harmful government policies, and racism have created historic and modern injustices and inequalities — including long-term drinking water advisories, unequal access to healthcare and education, mental health crises for young people, and economic inequality. If you're looking to take action to address this, there are many organizations to support: CanadaHelps has an Indigenous Peoples Solidarity Fund, which includes more than 50 Indigenous-led charities from across Canada whose focus ranges from social services to arts and culture. There's also a movement where you can donate One Day's Pay, which is guided by The Circle on Philanthropy, a national Indigenous-led organization that works to transform the philanthropic sector to redistribute wealth, activate wisdom and strengthen organizational infrastructure for the purpose of Indigenous peoples, organizations, communities and nations. You can also amplify Indigenous voices, educate yourself and others, and advocate for systemic change. One Day's Pay, CanadaHelps, Wanda Brascoupe, Orange Shirt Society, Official Orange Shirt Society

🌠 Something to ponder! Charities in Canada acknowledge the strong necessity to diversify their donor base in order to thrive. Often overlooked yet an incredibly impactful group is the immigrant population in Canada. Engaging immigrants as donors is not just a strategic move, but a vital one for the sustainability and growth of our organizations and many have moved in this direction I'm happy to say. Below are some hard-hitting facts from the Gov't of Canada highlighting just how generous newcomers are: ➡ More than 1 in 4 people employed in the social assistance sector were born outside of Canada, as were nearly 1 in 5 working in social advocacy, civic, social and giving-related organizations. ➡ Between 2006 and 2016 there was a 58% increase in the number of foreign-born social and community service workers. ➡ Newcomers are also giving back. On average, immigrants donate more to charity than Canadian-born citizens. ➡ When asked why they make financial donations, immigrants said the top 3 reasons were: compassion towards people in need; personally believing in the cause of the charity; and to make a contribution to the community. ➡ Hundreds of thousands of immigrants volunteer their time to charitable causes across the country each year. ➡ In fact, nearly 40% of immigrants aged 15 and older are volunteers. On average, they volunteer 162 hours each year. Here's to continued efforts to think more inclusively for the sake of charities and nonprofits who need our support. #ConnectingGreatPeopleWithGreatCauses #MakingitMeaningful https://lnkd.in/e6iAfsj9

As today is World International Charity Day, we honor the vital role of philanthropy in alleviating the worst effects of humanitarian crises. The UN recognizes that charity builds resilient societies, yet today, nearly half of the global population lives in poverty. Philanthropy is good, and we proudly contribute, but to make a lasting difference, we need more than charity—we need systemic change. The trillions required to end poverty are concentrated in the hands of a few. At Millionaires for Humanity, we advocate for a wealth tax on the world’s richest, including ourselves. Philanthropy is good, but wealth taxes are better. Let’s champion change that benefits everyone. #InternationalDayOfCharity #WealthTax #Philanthropy #wealthinequality

Peace begins with a smile - Mother Teresa 🙏🏻 Mother Teresa is a controversial public figure. Nevertheless, she helped countless individuals until her last breath. It is important to underline her legacy, which lives on through many other people. The International Day of Charity, observed annually on September 5, was officially declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012. Its main objective is to encourage charitable efforts by individuals, organizations, and communities around the world, fostering generosity, and highlighting the importance of philanthropy in alleviating human suffering, poverty, and humanitarian crises. Mother Teresa passed away on September 5, 1997, which is why this date was chosen to honor her legacy. 🙏🏻 The day emphasizes how charity helps to promote solidarity, reduce inequalities, and provide solutions to global challenges, such as poverty, hunger, and access to education and healthcare. This day encourages people worldwide to contribute in their personal capacity, whether by donating, volunteering, or raising awareness about pressing issues. Even small acts of kindness are emphasized as being powerful tools in creating positive change. Various organizations, including the UN, governments, NGOs, and private sectors, participate in events to promote and highlight charitable causes. 🙏🏻 It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving - Mother Teresa 🙏🏻 Artwork from Google 🙏🏻 #newseries #thejarofthoughts #motherteresa #internationaldayofcharity #solidarity #compassion #marishasblog

Cancel your weekend plans – our newest report in now online and available for download!! After 18 months of research we are very proud to launch ‘The Bequest Report: Reshaping Australia by passing on more than assets’ - https://lnkd.in/e8G5m5yf Why is this research on Bequests relevant now?  Because this period of wealth transition is a once in a generation opportunity to unlock significant pools of capital, which have accumulated in many Australian households, for social impact. Some key observations to whet your appetite: ·       We estimate total inheritances will be approximately $150 billion in 2024 ·       Only 1% of this amount will go to for-purpose organisations (compared to 4.4% in the USA and 3.7% in UK). ·       In Australia, bequests currently make up approx. 0.6% of total income for charities (compared to 1.8% in the US and a significant 4.5%in the UK) ·       Over the next 20 years, we estimate a massive $5.4 trillion will move across generations. The size of the prize is obvious: if we can lift of bequest percentage from 1% to 4-5%, then we can increase the flow of capital by tens of billions of dollars to help address some of the many pressing social and environmental needs. Our aspiration with this report is to provide high quality insight to help everyone across the social impact ecosystem to develop and implement more effective strategies. We look forward to working closely with our for-purpose and private clients to help them turn these insights into strategies that help them achieve their ambitions. My gratitude to John McLeod for dedicating himself to another piece of market leading research - and to Kim Venter for her contribution. If you want to discuss, please contact one of the experienced specialists in our Philanthropic Services and Family Advisory team. Wendy Scott-Hamilton Jayde Ward Josephine Paino Kim Venter JBWere NAB Andrew Irvine Maria Lykouras John Bennett Andrew Bird Peter Roach Philanthropy Australia Michael Saadie Maree Sidey Louise Walsh Centre for Social Impact Social Ventures Australia Tamara Kolevski Doug Taylor Bradley Cameron Joanna Watts Marie Quirke Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia University of Melbourne Equity Trustees (incorporating Australian Executor Trustees) #bequests #charitablegiving #philanthropy #intergenerationalwealth #familyadvisory #socialimpact #forpurpose

Just published: JBWere's "Bequest Report" offers a comprehensive analysis of Australia's intergenerational wealth transfer. Highlighting the significant opportunity for social impact, the report emphasizes the need for strategic planning in bequests to maximize benefits for future generations and the broader community. This pivotal period could unlock substantial capital for philanthropy, addressing pressing societal needs and reshaping Australia's charitable landscape. Great work Shamal Dass!

The next report from the illustrious @John McLeod at JBWere 'The Bequest Report' has been released 👇👇 . A must read and rather timely after the Philanthropy Australia conference this week. Looking back on my notes from the launch series..... I'd noted the change, via ABS data updates that the intergenerational wealth transfer had increased from $3.4 to $5.4 trillion, yet only 1% of this is directed toward charities through bequests. My notes from the event also underscored John stressing the importance of aligning organisational goals with bequestors' motivations. Addressing the "What's In It For Me" (WIIFM) factor is crucial to unlock this potential. How we answer the question, "What will be done with the bequest?" is pivotal for future impact. I can't wait to get into the detail. Thanks to the team JBWere for continuing to share impactful insights like this for the sector. Shamal Dass Justin Quinn Kim Venter Maria Lykouras Denise Cheng GAICD Maree Sidey Ryan Ginard, CFRE Matthew Lang, CFRE FFIA Duncan Knight Heath Mackay Kim Harland Kate Duffy #Philanthropy #Nonprofit #Bequests #SocialImpact #EstatePlanning #GiftsinWills

Further to my other post, having read the full paper, I can confidently say it's a must-read for our sector. Another great report by JBWere 's John Mcleod and Kim Venter. It provides invaluable insights that can transform our approach to bequest strategies. A clear call to action is for us to look at our bequest strategies in light of this report. Discuss the findings with your board and share this critical information with families and donors who will find it enlightening. The diagram in the report, which challenges conventional notions of wealth, is particularly striking and thought-provoking. For us at Wesley Research Institute whilst we have graciously benefitted from gifts in Wills, our journey is only beginning and full of potential. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your understanding and strategies. Download the report here: https://lnkd.in/g_y5wtXu Shamal Dass Justin Quinn Maria Lykouras Maree Sidey Ryan Ginard, CFRE Matthew Lang, CFRE FFIA Kim Harland Kate Duffy #Philanthropy #Nonprofit #Bequests #SocialImpact #EstatePlanning