Giving Tuesday is an annual global movement of generosity. This movement was recently highlighted in a Place2Give blog. In that piece, we discussed the many ways that generosity can be expressed, as well as the opportunity to leverage Giving Tuesday to inspire and act on the needs of the community throughout the year. The Oxford Read More →
Five years ago Dr. Michael Kehler almost deleted an email about a visionary chair position. The position, Research Chair in Masculinities Studies at the University of Calgary, Werklund School of Education, felt a little out of his comfort zone. A Calgary based family donor advised fund, the Silver Gummy Foundation, is on the ground working Read More →
What is corporate citizenship? – It is a form of social responsibility where private business endeavors to contribute to positively affecting societal, cultural, and environmental goals within their community related to philanthropic or charitable giving. MAXgreen is a shining example of a company that employs corporate citizenship through their MAXcommunity fund with Place2Give. Adam Green, Read More →
In 2012 a simple idea around a specific day to encourage people to do good has evolved into a global generosity movement. With over 80 countries now actively participating in Giving Tuesday, millions of people around the world recognize and participate in this day dedicated to generosity. Here in Canada, www.GivingTuesday.ca highlights the 2021 statistics Read More →
Give Back with the 4 T’s of Philanthropy When it comes to things like investing and philanthropy, it is a common misconception that you must have a lot to give a lot. But philanthropy is about more than donating money. How can you make an impact without giving a lot of money? The four T’s Read More →
Cutting Through Red Tape to Get Sh*t done Do you have a cause you are passionate about? The environment? Mental wellness? Poverty? Diversity and inclusion? Animal rights? A current local or global crisis? If you have a cause you are passionate about, Place2Give will help connect you with the right charity to maximize the impact Read More →