In 2019, the Province of BC officially declared September as Community Foundations Month. This annual celebration aims to educate the public on the ways in…
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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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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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Youth Volunteerism: Barriers and Breakthroughs
Help us kick off National Volunteer Week with this Vital Conversation! On April 8th, come celebrate young people (aged 15-29) in our region that are…
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Help us Make it Happen!
We don’t think this will surprise you – local charities are doing some excellent work in our community. Each year we receive grant applications for…
Read MoreThe Good Planet Company Gives Green
Victoria's Good Planet Company has joined forces with 1% For The Planet just in time for Earth Day. Membership in 1% means a commitment to donate 1% of annual sales to nonprofit organizations with a focus on environmental causes.
Read MoreGreen Philanthropy
Environmental philanthropy is something that you can work into your day-to-day life. Small changes make big differences.
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