Wednesday, October 27, 2004

TheStar.com - Boom years for philanthropy

TheStar.com - Boom years for philanthropy: "Boom years for philanthropy
Canadians are giving more, in a focused way
Charities are getting better at courting donors

MAUREEN MURRAY
STAFF REPORTER

Philanthropy in Canada is coming of age.
We are giving more and becoming more sophisticated about how and where we donate our dollars.
The richest have become increasingly generous, at the same time putting a lasting stamp on the country's institutions.
'Individuals are looking to have an impact on philanthropy. We are seeing more focused, powerful gifts that can really transform an institution,' said Paul Marcus, president and CEO of York University Foundation. 'It is raising the bar of philanthropy.'
Historically, large-scale philanthropy was the quiet purview of a tiny group of the ultra-rich. But Jon Dellandrea"

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