What Are Philanthropic Activities?

Philanthropy is when an individual or organization is concerned for the welfare of others and uses their generosity in an effort to help. You don’t need to be a billionaire or a Fortune 500 company to be philanthropic. Any person or organization can be philanthropic as long as the goal of their efforts is to benefit those in need.

In Canada, philanthropy is an important part of life for many people. Around 20% of Canadians—about 5 million people—engage in philanthropic giving by donating to charities each year. These philanthropic efforts amount to over $10 billion contributed to charities and nonprofit organizations each year.

Philanthropic activities can take many different forms since there are many ways to help those in need. There is no certain way that is better than another. The important part is doing whatever you can in order to improve the lives of others. Here are some examples of philanthropic activities:

• Donating to charity, whether it is cash, stocks, assets, or more
• Starting a fundraiser for a certain cause or charitable organization
• Raising awareness for important issues that affect those in need
• Participating in philanthropic events, like runs, walks, galas, auctions, and more
• Volunteering your time for philanthropic projects, like helping out in your community, organizing a food drive, and more
• Creating a charitable organization or foundation focused on helping those in need

The Canadian National Christian Foundation provides philanthropic advice and wants to connect God’s money with God’s work. Our staff, our leadership, our board, and our donors are all believers who want to help you manage your assets and guide you through creative giving solutions that also benefit you. We can handle non-cash gifts quickly and effectively, getting the money into the field as soon as possible with 100% of your principal always available to grant out. You can get started by contributing to a donor-advised fund today!

About Canadian National Christian Foundation

CNCF is a community of givers who are seeking to advance the Kingdom of God by connecting the resources God has entrusted to them with His work on earth.

Similar to other public foundations, CNCF’s difference is the commitment of its staff and directors to the Word of God, its non-denominational history and status as a Christian foundation, and its ability to allow donors to donate anonymously, at a time and gift value of their choosing.  Learn more by visiting our website.