The first in our two part philanthropy webinar series, Marvin J. Schmidt and Founder of Tapestry Philanthropy Partners Lauri Thompson, explore the challenging topics surrounding creating a philanthropic giving strategy. Together, Marvin and Lauri talk about the following questions:

• What is the state of giving in Canada?
• Is the charitable system broken?
• What elements create a strong charitable giving strategy?
• What does research tell us about what major donors want?
• How relevant are charitable overhead costs to high quality charitable work?
• How do I choose a charity when there are so many?
• How can I give to international charities when I can’t see the impact?
• What are the main differences between giving through a private foundation, donor advised funds, or public foundation?
• What are the different ways to give to charity?
• Where to start with creating a giving strategy?
• How to make the most of my charitable gifts?

 

Managing your Charitable Gifts: session 1

Marvin J. Schmidt and Founder of Tapestry Philanthropy Partners Lauri Thompson, explore the challenging topics surrounding a philanthropic strategy.

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