Join the movement: Philanthropy stories that inspire

Twelve years ago Kevin Crowe launched the Give A Mile (GAM) DAF on Place2Give. Since then, GAM has become it's own charity helping hundreds of people reunite for end-of-life moments.

This year, Kevin's foundation released a full-length documentary, "The Journey to Give a Mile." It follows his race across the Yukon arctic tundra as he takes part in the world's coldest, most grueling race in order to raise awareness about the charity and bring more people together in their dying days.

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In August 2022 Gena's father, Isaac Rotstein, passed away from a short battle with cancer. Since then his legacy has been carried forward by friends and family through a variety of initiatives.

Most recently, the Parks Foundation Calgary received a donation from Isaac's cycling buddies to put in a bench at a local park.

This example of friends pooling resources is one of the 4 T's - Ties. Every philanthropist has four distinct assets that they bring to every funder-grantee conversation: Time (volunteering), Talent (expertise), Treasures (money) and Ties (network). Not all donations are purely financial. In fact, the most impactful ones combine funding with another one of the 4T's.

Have you Asked a Good Question Today? A Daughter's Reflections on her Father's Legacy

Over the years Karma & Cents has worked with Enlightened Philanthropy's Deborah Goldstein on a variety of family philanthropy projects. In this podcast by StoryKeep, a Toronto based media house that designs and creates legacy videos and podcasts, Deborah reflects on the life and legacy of her father, Gersham Goldstein—a brilliant tax attorney, a natural storyteller, and a man whose love for good questions shaped those around him. Through personal memories, a moving archival recording of her father’s voice, and a deep exploration of philanthropy, Deborah shares how his influence lives on in her own work guiding families to align their giving with their values.

This episode is about memory, meaning, and the unexpected ways life’s small moments—like a hitchhiked ride or a well-placed question—can change everything. Listen now for an inspiring reflection on love, loss, and legacy.

Reposted with permission from Sagard Wealth.

As the philanthropic landscape evolves, a growing number of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) are trading top-down donation models for participatory, community-driven approaches. Giving circles, venture philanthropy, marketplace giving, pooled funds and mega-philanthropic initiatives offer donors an avenue to engage deeply, collaborate meaningfully, and drive strategic impact—while challenging traditional norms of wealth and influence in philanthropy.

Continuing from the original article published in July 2025, we explore how funder collaborations are shaping Canada’s charitable sector.