In recognition of LEAVE A LEGACY month, the local LEAVE A LEGACY Committee will be hosting a free half-day event on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre. This event is for the general public to learn about estate planning, Wills and Power of Attorney, and the impact of legacy giving.
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Victoria Foundation Community Leadership Award 2013
Congratulations to the Victoria Cool Aid Society, this year's recipient of the Victoria Foundation's Community Leadership Award. Watch the video…
Read MoreCommunity Knowledge Centre and Vital Loans Programs Launched
NEWS RELEASE – February 18, 2013
Victoria, BC– Being a local charity got a little easier today, as the Victoria Foundation launched two new programs aimed at helping agencies connect with each other and with donors, as well as helping them meet short-term financing needs.
Call for Grant Applications
The deadline to submit applications for funding from the Lex Reynolds Adoption and Permanency Trust Fund is 4:00pm, April 15, 2013.
Read MoreOnline Assessment of Your Board’s Performance – Simple, Effective and Inexpensive
Many larger organisations have their own board assessment processes, but fewer smaller ones do. Where do you start to evaluate your board’s effectiveness?
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A Charity as Beneficiary of the Estate – Part 2
Sara Neely, LLB, CRFE, discusses leaving a gift to charity in a Will. The article addresses the role of the charity as the beneficiary of the estate.
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A Charity as Beneficiary of the Estate – Part 1
Sara Neely, LLB, CRFE, discusses leaving a gift to charity in a Will. The article addresses the role of the charity as the beneficiary of the estate.
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$862,700 in Grants to Non-Profits
Victoria, Dec. 13, 2012 – Just in time for the Holiday Season, the Victoria Foundation has approved $862,700 in grants to 56 non-profit organizations on Vancouver Island.
Read MorePutting the Profit Back into Not-for-Profits
Astute donors seek organizations that are able to demonstrate their effectiveness and show accountability, no matter how admirable the NFP’s mission. Here are five things you can do right now to improve your NFP’s effectiveness and efficiency.
Read More$95,000 Awarded to Six Adoption Projects for BC
BC’s Lex Reynolds Adoption and Permanency Trust Fund has awarded a total of $95,000 for six projects to support adoption and permanency in BC. Read more…
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