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May 22, 2013

The New Age of Philanthropy

On Thursday May 9th, London Community Foundation was honoured with a visit from Governor General David Johnston. This visit marked a new chapter in...
Apr 25, 2013

To Our Dedicated Volunteers...

April 21-27 is National Volunteer Week; a time to recognize and celebrate the incredible efforts of our volunteers! At London Community Foundation we...
Feb 26, 2013

Next Generation Donors: Who Are They?

With many of our most influential philanthropists aging, we start to wonder, who is our next generation of donors? How can we engage them? Contrary...
Jan 07, 2013

Budget 2013: Proposed changes affect most vulnerable

The City's Budget 2013 deliberation process is underway and is currently seeking input on the decisions that will determine how it funds and supports...
Dec 10, 2012

Giving to Registered Charities 101

Recently our friends at The Toronto Community Foundation tipped us off to a great video series called "Giving to Registered Charities 101" produced...
Nov 27, 2012

Warm wishes over the holiday season

On behalf of the Board of Directors and myself, if you have recently made a gift to the Foundation, thank you! We value your support and will...
Nov 19, 2012

5 Ways To Celebrate Philanthropy

With holidays and year-end tax deadlines looming, this is the time of year when you might reflect more on which causes are most important to you,...
Oct 11, 2012

Start here: Create your own foundation

Most of us at the end of our lives would want to have lived in such a way that we have created value, relationship and leadership in the lives of...
Oct 10, 2012

Purpose and Passion

Positive relationships and belonging are just as important to our health and wellbeing as food, housing and work. From Tuesday to Thursday each week...
May 09, 2012

Time, Talent and Treasure: What's the Right Balance?

On May 7th, regular contributor to Charity Village, Jane Garthson, was asked to comment on the ethics of board members donating to their charity in...