Residents of Greater Victoria have always worked together and supported each other as we create a vibrant, caring community for all. Whether serving on the…
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Your Guide to Giving: Designated and Discretionary Funds
Similar to our donor advised fund where the capital of the donation is invested in permanence, our designated or discretionary funds provide ongoing, annual funding…
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Did you know you have Will Power?
Only 5% of Canadians leave a gift in their Will to charity. While 86% of Canadians know they can make a charitable gift in their…
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Meet the Team: Scott Antaya
The Victoria Foundation would like to introduce you to our newest staff member, Scott Antaya. Scott is the new Administrative Assistant for Special Funds. Watch…
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Local non-profits adapt and prepare for future with help of over $300,000 in funding
The Victoria Foundation distributed $307,000 of non-repayable capital to 16 local social purpose organizations, as part of the Government of Canada’s Investment Readiness Program (IRP)….
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Your Guide to Giving: The Donor Advised Fund
The most popular fund that is established at the Victoria Foundation is a donor advised fund which provides the donor with flexible, personal involvement in…
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Strengthening the wellbeing of our community
A letter from the Victoria Foundation’s Board Chair, Zaman Velji As the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Victoria Foundation, it is my…
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From chronically stressed to helping others with their mental health
Just before Christmas in 2016, Erin Oldman’s doctor advised her to take a break. She’d spent most of the previous decade working as a safety…
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Comment: Working together to get through the pandemic
Published in the Times Colonist – February 10, 2021 A commentary by Sandra Richardson, CEO of the Victoria Foundation. I read with interest, Gwyn Morgan’s…
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Unraveling: New Research Reveals Vital Services in BC at Serious Risk
Non-profit organizations across BC continue to be at risk. Back in Spring 2020, the No Immunity report showed 15-19% of non-profits faced closure and 23%…
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