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Reinventing Donor Engagement: Giftabulator® and iShare® Unveil Groundbreaking AI-Powered Philanthropy Platform
TORONTO , Jan. 22, 2025 /CNW/ – FUNDING matters® Inc. today announced a strategic partnership to launch an innovative donor engagement platform that combines smart giving with gamified AI experiences, set to transform the landscape of philanthropic giving. The new platform integrates the renowned, t
Prorogued Parliament and AMT
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation and the prorogation of Parliament have created significant uncertainty regarding proposed capital gains tax changes. These changes, introduced in the 2024 budget, aimed to increase the taxable portion of capital gains from 50% to 66.67% for individuals ear
Giftabulator® and Bequests
Giftabulator® and similar tools can increase the number of bequests for charities in several ways: Educate donors: These tools provide interactive, secure online applications that educate donors about tax-efficient giving strategies, including bequests. Illustrate benefits: They demonstrate the tax
Giftabulator® and Major Gifts
Giftabulator® and similar tools can significantly help secure major gifts in several ways: Educate donors: Giftabulator® is an interactive, secure online application that educates donors about tax-efficient giving strategies. This knowledge empowers donors to make larger gifts than they might have i
Parliament has been prorogue now what for the charitable extension
Current Situation The federal government announced its intention to extend the 2024 charitable donation deadline to February 28, 2025. However, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s decision to prorogue Parliament until March 24, 2025, has complicated the legislative process. Implications for Donors and C
Why including a charitable bequest in your will is a good start to creating your legacy
For charities, estate planning can be one of the best strategies for encouraging philanthropy. Many individuals who are significant donors to charities have already written wills and established financial plans. This type of planning allows them to support their favourite causes during their lifetim
Five ways to stretch your charitable dollars
Happy #Giving Tuesday I thought you might be interested in reading about and sharing with your board and colleagues my Giving Tuesday interview in today’s Toronto Star about effective and smart charitable giving. https://www.thestar.com/sponsored_sections/giving-tuesday/five-ways-to-stretch-your-cha
Year-end charitable giving preparation starts now – and yes, there’s an app for that
When fundraisers ask for “cash” donations, they’re not only selling their organizations short, but also selling their donors short. A credit card or cheque donation may be easy, but it comes from an account the donor has already paid tax on. The donation actually costs more than the donor is giving.
FUNDING matters introduces Giftabulator, a new tool that increases smart charitable giving
Register today to hear about the new tool that increases smart charitable giving Illustrating the benefits of major and planned giving is challenging – and often confusing to your donors. FUNDING matters® Inc. developed an easy-to-use charitable-giving platform called Giftabulator® to illustrate the
Giving season is upon us
Giving season is upon us. Every year, Canadians contribute billions of dollars to charity, generously exceeding the $10 billion mark in 2021. With the holiday season approaching, and with the end of the tax year looming, many individuals and families are making their charitable giving decisions for
Charitable financial planning for 2022: Why advisors and charities need to explore charitable planning techniques to benefit their clients in the year ahead
With tax season upon us, it’s not enough to just organize the shoebox of last year’s receipts, slips, and notes for our accountant or our online filing program. We need to take stock of missed opportunities and plan for the current year. The good news is that, with eleven months to go, charities and
Why including a charitable bequest in your will is a good start to creating your legacy
Think about this: only 4 percent of current wills contain bequests. Charities, as well as law, accounting, and financial firms that engage in estate planning with their clients, can play an important role in teaching the benefits of bequests. And although November, known as Make a Will Month, is fas