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	About AFP-Canada AFP's Canadian office is located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and supports over 2,700 Canadian members and 16 Canadian chapters. READ MORE

	AFP Canadian Council and Canada Foundation Officers Named (Nov. 10, 2008) Based on member nominations, the 2009 slate of officers for the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada and the AFP Canadian Council has been approved. READ MORE

	Canada Giving Grew as Donor Numbers Again Decreased (Nov. 10, 2008) Canadian giving increased just slightly in 2007 while the total number of donors continued its downward trend. READ MORE

	Canadian AFP Members Asked for Feedback to Create First Fundraising Graduate Degree (Nov. 10, 2008) Interested in philanthropy and development education? Ever wish you could tailor an academic program to meet the needs you see for our sector? Now is your chance! READ MORE

	Canadians Trust Charities But Want More Transparency (Nov. 10, 2008) While a majority of Canadians say they have “a lot” or “some” trust in charities, a big complaint remains: they aren’t able to follow the money. READ MORE

	Urge Your Lawmakers to Oppose Fees on Registered Charities (Nov. 10, 2008) AFP members in Canada are asked to write to their Members of Parliament, Senators and Cabinet and press Cabinet to vary or rescind the CRTC decision to impose additional regulatory burdens and fees on registered charities under its proposed telemarketing rules. READ MORE

	Globe and Mail to Publish Special Philanthropy Section on National Philanthropy Day (Sept. 8, 2008) AFP is partnering again with The Globe and Mail on a special section on philanthropy and fundraising that will be published on Nov. 15, National Philanthropy Day. READ MORE

	Gifts of Securities Have Significant Effect on Canadian Charities (July 9, 2008) The number and total value of donations of securities increased significantly from 2005 to 2006 after the Canadian government removed the capital gains tax on such contributions, according to research by Imagine Canada. READ MORE

	Market Volatility Calls for Long-Term Approach to Donating Securities (May 19, 2008) Donors waiting for just the right time to donate their stocks to charity will be waiting a long time and instead should focus on a longer-term “investor” approach to giving, according to a recent press release from TD Waterhouse. READ MORE

	Deadline Approaching for Globe And Mail’s “The Future Of Philanthropy” (April 28, 2008) AFP is collaborating with the Canadian newspaper Globe & Mail in a special June 26^th supplement titled The Future of Philanthropy. The deadline for advertising in the special supplement has been extended to May 9. READ MORE

	More Education, Support Needed for Social Finance Ventures in Canada (April 28, 2008) A new report has found that while nonprofits are increasingly aware of the potential and growing popularity of social finance, there is little formal knowledge of the subject and few government mechanisms in place to support this growing trend. READ MORE

	Most Canadian Businesses Support Charity (March 3, 2008) An overwhelming percentage of Canadian businesses provide support to charities in some manner, according to a new report by Imagine Canada. READ MORE

	CRA Seeking Input on Research as a Charitable Activity (Feb. 11, 2008) The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is asking for comments and feedback on a proposed set of guidelines addressing the legal and administrative requirements a registered charity is expected to fulfill in order to conduct or fund research as a charitable activity. READ MORE

	Canadian Giving Strong as Charity Growth Slows (Jan. 28, 2008) A new report has found that while Canadian giving has experienced strong growth over the first five years of the decade (2001-2005), the number of new charities being formed has slowed considerably and the majority of gifts are given to the largest organizations. READ MORE

	List Your Organization in the 2008 Canadian Donor’s Guide (Jan. 7, 2008) Listings and display advertising are now available for the 23rd edition of the Canadian Donor’s Guide that will be published in May 2008. READ MORE

	Funding For Canadian Giving Survey in Jeopardy (Nov. 12, 2007)The Canadian federal government is considering cutting funding for the Survey on Giving, Volunteering and Participation, and AFP members are urged to write letters to the Industry Minister as soon as possible. READ MORE

	Donors Decrease but Giving Increases in Canada (Nov. 5, 2007) Canadian giving reached an all-time high in 2006, growing by 8.3 percent to $8.5 billion, even as the number of donors shrunk by 1.4 percent to 5.8 million, according to new research by Statistics Canada. READ MORE

	Leading the Way – A Key Focus at AFP Toronto’s 2007 Congress (Oct. 29, 2007) What is the role of leadership in fundraising? How is public opinion of charities being shaped by the media? What do philanthropists really want from the organizations they support? These are just a few of the many engaging questions that will be answered at the AFP Greater Toronto Chapter’s 2007 Congress – A World-Class Gathering for Fundraisers, November 13-15. READ MORE

	Canada Revenue Agency Seeks Recommendations for Small and Rural Charities (Oct. 29, 2007)The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has held a series of consultations with small and rural charities that will result in a series of recommendations to the Minister of National Revenue on how to better serve and support these organizations. READ MORE

	Charity Leaders Discuss Media Coverage: Is Public Confidence Being Eroded? (Oct. 29, 2007) More than 200 charity leaders gathered recently in Toronto to discuss the state of media reporting on accountability, transparency and regulation of the charitable sector. READ MORE

	Healthcare Contributions Slow Dramatically in 2006 (Oct. 29, 2007) While giving to Canadian healthcare institutions increased in 2006, the rate of growth fell significantly compared to 2005, according to a new study by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy. READ MORE

	Reminder for Charities on Political Activities (Oct. 29, 2007) The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has issued an advisory reminding registered charities about the prohibition on certain types of political activities. READ MORE

	Overview of Canadian Philanthropic Achievements (Oct. 15, 2007) Imagine Canada has released a study detailing the specific achievements that Canadian philanthropy and the country’s charitable sector has accomplished. READ MORE

	Canadian Funders Placing Huge Burdens on Charities (Oct. 8, 2007) The entire grant/funding process in Canada is becoming increasingly burdensome, time-consuming and complicated, according to a new report by the Toronto-based Wellesley Institute, a nonprofit and nonpartisan research and policy institute. READ MORE

	Digital Version of Canadian Donor’s Guide Now Online (Oct. 1, 2007) A digital version of the 2007 Canadian Donor’s Guide (Guide des Donateurs Canadiens), which contains a listing of 3,500 registered charities in Canada, has been released and is available online at no charge. READ MORE

	Story Ideas Needed for Canada Planned Giving Supplement (Sept. 24, 2007) AFP is asking its members in Canada to submit story ideas for the Globe and Mail’s upcoming supplement on planned giving. READ MORE

	AFP Foundation for Philanthropy-Canada Provides Programming Beyond the Association (Aug. 13, 2007) The work of the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada provides programs that often go beyond what the association can support, making additional services available for fundraisers across Canada in the areas of education, scholarships, mentoring, translation and research. READ MORE

	Membership Processing Now Through Canada Office (Aug. 13, 2007) Membership processing for Canadian members, including renewal notices, is now being managed through the AFP Canada Office in Ottawa. READ MORE

	AFP Partnering with Globe and Mail on Canadian Planned Giving Report (May 14, 2007) AFP is working with The Globe and Mail to produce a nationally distributed Special Report on Planned Giving scheduled for June 25. READ MORE

	Donation of Securities in Canada Expected to Surge, Great Potential for Future (May 7, 2007) A new study by TD Financial Group in Canada predicts that gifts of securities to charities not only increased dramatically in 2006, but also the potential for such gifts remains largely untapped. READ MORE

	Survey Examines Corporate Support of Employee Volunteers in Canada (Jan. 22, 2007) Most corporations and businesses in Canada encourage or accommodate their employee volunteer activities during work hours, although the manner and extent of the support varies widely, according to a new survey. READ MORE

	New Web Resource for Canadian Donors (Jan. 15, 2007) The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has developed a new online resource that provides a wealth of data to donors about registered charities, regulations, donation receipts and tips on wise giving. READ MORE

	Canadian Charitable Sector Continues to Grow (Jan. 8, 2007) As of December 2005, the number of registered charities in Canada, including public and private foundations, numbered 82,243 according to recent data released by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). READ MORE

	Aging Canadian Population to Dramatically Alter Charitable Landscape (Dec. 11, 2006) The aging baby boomer generation and shifting demographics may lead to a golden age for philanthropy in Canada, but also may create many challenges, according to a new report by TD Economics. READ MORE

	Canadian Giving Reaches Record High (Dec. 4, 2006) Canadian taxfilers contributed a record amount to charity in 2005, according to new data by Statistics Canada. READ MORE

	Trust in Canadian Charities, Fundraising Remains Strong (Nov. 6, 2006) Nearly four out of five Canadians trust charities, and leaders of charities are some of the most trusted people in the country, according to the Muttart Foundation’s survey of public attitudes about the charitable sector. READ MORE

	New Canadian Online Guide Helps Charity Become Bilingual (Oct. 16, 2006) A new online guide can help charities develop and improve strategies for offering bilingual services, and while the resource is aimed at Canada’s two official languages, it is general enough that it can be integrated for any language. READ MORE

	AFP and the National Post Partner to Produce Special Supplement (Sept. 11, 2006) For the fourth consecutive year, The National Post, one of Canada's national newspapers, and the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) are working together to promote National Philanthropy Day® (NPD) throughout Canada. READ MORE

	New Survey Profiles Canadian Fundraisers (Aug. 21, 2006) A new survey of Canadian fundraisers shows that a large majority abides by a code of ethics, but only half have a Donor Bill of Rights in place as a formal measure in their organization. READ MORE

	New Charity/Government Working Groups in Canada (Aug. 7, 2006) Two new working groups, composed of members of the government and the charitable sector, have been formed to strengthen nonprofit programs both at the national level in Canada and in Alberta. READ MORE

	Improving Support for Small- and Medium-Size Canadian Charities (July 31, 2006) A new report recommends reducing government burdens, investing in new research and providing tax measures to encourage investment as ways to support the work of small- and medium-size charities in Canada. READ MORE

	Regional and Subsector Data Now Available for Canadian Charities (July 3, 2006) A large amount of data from the 2004 National Survey of Nonprofit and Voluntary Organizations have been released in the form of regional and subsector profiles and fact sheets. READ MORE

	Canadian Giving Increases, but Depends on Small Group of Donors (June 19, 2006) While many Canadian give their money and time to charity, a relatively small percentage of the population provides most of the support, according to a recent survey by Statistics Canada. READ MORE

	Canadian Executives Support Charity, But Don’t Feel Need to Contribute More (May 29, 2006) A new poll of Canadian business leaders shows that a majority has favorable views of charities and their work, but don’t believe they need to support them more than they do already. READ MORE

	Contributions to Community Foundations Increase Dramatically (May 29, 2006) Community foundation enjoyed a record-setting year in 2005 for both contributions received and grants distributed, according to a new study by Community Foundations of Canada (CFC). READ MORE

	Best Practices in Nonprofit Board Governance in Canada (May 5, 2006) The first national study of Canadian nonprofit boards of directors provides an overview of current practices and identifies key strategies in creating a fully engaged board. READ MORE

	Charitable Giving to Soar in Canada? (Feb. 13, 2006) A special report released by Toronto-based TD Economics finds that charitable giving in Canada will “soar” if the federal government moves to eliminate the capital gains tax on gifts of securities to charity. READ MORE

	Canadian Government Offers National Volunteer Award (Dec. 19, 2005) Social Development Canada is now accepting nominations for the Therese Casgrain Volunteer Award, which annually honors one man and one woman for their volunteer and philanthropic efforts. READ MORE

	Photos Still Needed for National Post NPD Supplement (Oct. 17, 2005) The National Post is asking AFP members to send in photos of philanthropic work, projects and activities for its National Philanthropy Day® supplement. READ MORE

	New Canadian Initiative to Promote Corporate Volunteerism (Oct. 10, 2005) Volunteer Canada and The Home Depot Canada have announced an initiative to work with corporations and businesses and encourage their employees to volunteer in their communities. READ MORE

	Study Shows Alberta Nonprofit Leaders Leaving Posts Soon (Oct. 3, 2005) Forty-one percent of nonprofit leaders in Alberta plan to leave their current position within the next two years, according to a new study by the Calgary Centre for Non-Profit Management. READ MORE

	Resource Central July 2005: Online Resources You Can Use (July 25, 2005) This month's Resource Central features a communications toolkit, a volunteer resource website, a snapshot of the nonprofit sector in Calgary and research on civic participation in rural and urban communities READ MORE

	Active AFP Member Appointed to Senate in Canada (Nov. 24, 2003) - A longtime member and advocate for AFP has been appointed to the Canadian Senate. READ MORE

	AFP in Action - November 2003 (AFP eWire - Nov. 17, 2003) - Learn more about the Canadian fundraising community in the latest issue of 'AFP In Action,' published by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). READ MORE

	AFP in Action - June 2003 (June 13, 2003) - Learn more about the magnetic Canadian fundraising community in the latest issue of "AFP In Action," published by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). READ MORE

	Latest Summary Of AFP's Canadian Activities Now Available (March 14, 2003) - Learn more about the magnetic Canadian fundraising community in the latest issue of 'AFP In Action,' published by Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). READ MORE