Our very own Data Scientist, Colin Fraser, spoke to The Globe and Mail about his role here at CHIMP. We’ve picked a few highlights from the article to share in this post. Job: Data scientist The role: Use mathematical algorithms to utilize data for specific outcomes. These data sets and outcomes will vary depending on the organization […]
If you’re already adding funds to your CHIMP: Charitable Impact account, you’ll be more than familiar with the great feeling that comes with giving to charity. But, did you know that there are a number of different ways to make the most out of giving with CHIMP? We’ve listed ten of our favourite ideas in […]
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You’ve got a charity you—and others—want to support. And with CHIMP, you’ve got a platform to help make it happen. Once you’ve set up your account, all people need to do to support your cause is visit your Giving Group. Now, you just need to get them, and anyone fundraising for your cause, there. In […]
“Charitable giving can’t just happen during the holidays. Choose a few times a year to get involved in charity, and then it will become ingrained. ” Jen Schaeffers, Mom of two Every parent wants to raise children who are kind, giving and responsible. Here at CHIMP, we understand that when youth are taught about giving, […]
Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are changing how donors support charity. An increasingly popular financial structure for making donations, new DAFs are established with every passing year. But even as they come to represent a larger slice of the charity pie, DAFs continue to be, for most people, a mystery. This post will be the first […]
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Looking to reduce how much you spend on taxes? When you give to charity, you also give yourself the chance to reduce your income tax obligation. But in order to take advantage of that opportunity, you need to hold on to your tax receipts and report your donations on your tax return. We’ll walk through […]
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The 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang give athletes from around the world the chance to showcase the powers of human drive, determination, and discipline. But even as they set new records for sport, many Olympic athletes have trouble finding the financial support they need. For instance, check out this story about Evan Dunfee, the Olympic […]
The news media is sometimes referred to as the fourth estate, meaning it’s an influential institution within our society despite not being part of our political system. But looking at current trends—from the proliferation of misinformation and “fake news,” to the rise of “filter bubbles,” to threats directed at journalists—it seems that the vitality and […]
Does your charity need to transition to the new BC Societies Act? A quick email to CHIMP today could provide $2,000 to make it happen. The Walsh Foundation is a British Columbia-based philanthropic organization, which CHIMP is supporting in their desire to help charities prosper, and their latest program is focussed on assisting smaller charities […]
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Almost a third of Canadians today feel they should be giving more, and two out of three think they would give more if they felt more confident about their giving, and might find it easier to choose a charity to support. That’s according to a new study by the Angus Reid Institute and CHIMP, which […]
