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 […]
Continue reading "How Donor-Advised Funds Are Changing Philanthropy"
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 […]
Continue reading "How to Deduct Charitable Gifts on your Tax Return"
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 […]
Continue reading "Are You a Small B.C. Charity? Find Out How You Can Apply For a $2000 Grant Today"
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 […]
The days are shorter, the nights are longer, and everything is colder. You might find it tough getting started in the morning—especially when the sun isn’t even up yet. A lot of people feel bummed out this time of year. According to one study, 35 per cent of Canadians report getting the “winter blues.” So, […]
Continue reading "How Charity Can Help You Beat the Winter Blues"
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 it up, 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 this […]
What’s the first thing you think about when you see the word THANKSGIVING? Food! Turkey, candied yams, cranberry sauce, and all the trimmings. Thanksgiving food is a time-honoured tradition. Of course, at my house, as soon as I was old enough to express strong preferences, we switched to ham and my mom made some kind […]
Continue reading "This Thanksgiving, Think About Food Security"
The age of global warming is an age of increasingly severe storms—whether flood or fire. Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, as well as wildfires along the West Coast, have been making headlines in recent weeks. But those aren’t the only pressing natural disasters right now. For instance, following torrential downpours and catastrophic flooding in India, Bangladesh, […]
Continue reading "How to Lend Your Support after a Natural Disaster"
