Supporting Dermatology Research The Dermatology Foundation is a US not-for-profit organization that furthers research and knowledge in dermatology, as well as supporting the next generation of clinical researchers. Philanthropica has supported the Foundation in the redesign of its Corporate Support Program. What Our Team Provided Peer Landscape Review Corporate sponsorship program design Strategic planning Visit Client

Supporting the Canadian Transplant Community The Canadian Transplant Association has run the Transplant Games for 35 years. Looking forward, CTA would like to build out their programs and services for the transplant community to provide lifelong patient support. Philanthropica has provided a strategic planning process to understand the needs of the community they serve, the landscape of programs and servicesRead more

Building the Future The Summit School Foundation is raising $12M to build a new Physical Education and Creative Arts Centre within Summit School. Philanthropica is providing strategic campaign advice to help the Foundation reach goal. What Our Team Provided Campaign Strategy Prospect Research & Identification Campaign Case for Support & Marketing Materials Design Fundraising Staff Training & Mentoring Visit Client

Creating a Community Resource The City of Beaconsfield plans to renovate the City's last remaining waterfront green space, Centennial Park, and create a new Multi-Purpose Centre for the community. The project will be funded through government, tax payer and private support. Philanthropica has conducted a Campaign Feasibility Study, which identified the need for a Communications Strategy and Campaign to buildRead more

Planning Support For nearly 60 years, QLF has addressed pressing environmental issues through pioneering community-based conservation programs in eastern Canada, New England, and rural communities worldwide. QLF continues to promote leadership development and share successful models for Biodiversity Conservation, and the stewardship of natural resources and cultural heritage across the globe. Philanthropica is working with QLF to bring their missionRead more

Fundraising Strategy The Corporation of Spanish and Portuguese Jews is the oldest Jewish institution in Montreal, in Quebec and in Canada. It traces its history back to the first Jewish settlers who began to arrive in 1760.  The Congregation is as old as Quebec itself. The Congregation today serves over 700 families who come from almost every country in theRead more

Committee Support The Akiva School is a Jewish Elementary School dedicated to enabling every child to reach his or her highest potential in terms of academic success, personal growth and engagement in Judaism. Philanthropica is working with Akiva School to strengthen their Annual Fund Program, ensuring they have the means to perpetuate their vision and mission through the support ofRead more

Event Support The Temple is a warm and welcoming congregation of members of all ages, abilities, sexual orientations, family configurations and backgrounds, committed to creating a place of worship where Jews by birth, Jews by choice, Jews at heart, and those who love them truly feel at home. At Temple, their efforts are guided by a commitment to promote inclusion,Read more

Event Support Started in 1880, World ORT is today operational in 37 countries and helps around 300 000 students around the world. Specialised in technology, their mission is to provide communities wherever they are, with the skills and knowledge necessary to cope with the complexities and uncertainties of their environment. ORT is the world’s largest Jewish education and vocational training non-governmentalRead more

SOUTENIR LES LEADERS PUBLICS La Fondation Jeanne Sauvé est en processus d’examen et d’évaluation. Depuis 30 ans, elle soutient les jeunes occupant des postes de leadership public à l’échelle mondiale. Philanthropica dirige une démarche d’examen du programme pour la Fondation afin de bien comprendre toute la gamme de besoins des leaders publics et de mettre en lumière l’impact le plus important queRead more

Building Jewish Culture & Identity The Museum of Jewish Montreal is a jewel in Montreal's Jewish community. Preserving and connecting people to Montreal's Jewish heritage and being an innovator for new Jewish culture, the Museum plays an important role. Philanthropica is helping the Museum to streamline its strategic objectives and to better communicate it's vision and mission to the broaderRead more

Supporting Public Leaders The Sauvé Foundation is in a process of review and evaluation. For 30 years, it has supported young people in positions of Public Leadership globally. Philanthropica is leading a program review process for the Foundation to understand the full spectrum of needs of public leaders and to illuminate the highest value impact the Foundation can have. What OurRead more

Community Outreach | Heritage Preservation For 151 years, Christ Church Cathedral has stood and served the Montreal community through a broad array of social outreach programs and as a place of worship. The Cathedral is in need of preservation to replace the spire, and ensure it can continue to serve the community for another 150 years. What Our Team ProvidedRead more

Organizational Growth Building on 25 years of successfully providing adaptive sports to people with mobility impairment and PTSD, Philanthropica is working with the Adaptive Sports Foundation to build their programming, administration and funding to serve new regions. What Our Team Provided Organizational Strategic Planning Operational budget creation Fundraising goals and objectives setting Fundraising Strategy development & implementation Board support VisitRead more

Building Fundraising Philanthropica is helping UK based Involve to build its philanthropic fundraising programming. Private donations will enable Involve to lead with its agenda to improve British democracy. What Our Team Provided Fundraising Strategy Board coaching and support Visit Client

Strengthening the Fundraising Team Philanthropica provided fundraising best practices training to an already efficient and successful Board, staff and volunteer cohort. What Our Team Provided Customized advice and learning opportunities to strengthen and grow their already excellent fundraising work Visit Client

Building the Fundraising Team Philanthropica provided recruitment services to help the MNI find a talented major gifts fundraising staff member. What Our Team Provided Recruitment of the MNI's Associate Director – Major Gifts Candidate identification, approach and engagement First interviews and assistance to the Executive Director during second interviews, choosing and appointing the right candidate Visit Client

Deepening Our Understanding of Giving Representing the Gates Foundation in Canada, Philanthropica conducted a Feasibility Study on Canadian giving to international development causes and the gap between the need and the ability to provide support. What Our Team Provided Feasibility Study interviews with Canada's top philanthropists Feasibility Study Report & Recommendations, which provided a greater understanding of Canadian philanthropy and leadersRead more

Writing Compelling Content Philanthropica has provided both the Montreal and Toronto chapters of Canadian Friends of Tel Aviv University (CFTAU) with strategic guidance and customized written content for an end-of-year/Giving Tuesday campaign appealing to Canadian donors and alumni of Tel Aviv University. . What Our Team Provided Annual Giving Campaign Design, Strategy and Communications Materials Giving Tuesday Marketing Strategy ProductionRead more

Facilitating Future Success Philanthropica provided Strategic Planning facilitation for the Foundation Board, during a period of renewal and refocus. Board Support Services Board Strategic Planning facilitation Board meeting preparation and execution Organizational Strategy recommendations and implementation support Visit Client As Vice President of The Jerusalem Foundation, I have found working with Camilla Leigh of Philanthropica an absolute delight. Her approachRead more

Building a Diversified Fundraising Strategy for a New Foundation To help get the newly established fundraising arm of the International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineering up and running, Philanthropica provided a range of fundraising services that enable the Foundation to go from zero to fundraising. Strategic Planning Services Establishing fundraising goals and objectives based on operational strategy Developing and writing theRead more

Canadian Executive Directors Training Day Supporting the success of the pan-Canadian fundraising team for Ben Gurion University at the Negev, Philanthropica provided a full day of fundraising and communications training. Training Services Building a Communications Plan to support fundraising High level major gifts fundraising training Visit Client

Turnkey Event Production Philanthropica has been mandated to develop and produce a turnkey flagship event for La Fondation Mères avec pouvoir with the goal of raising funds to provide single mothers and their children with the skills and resources to lead fulfilling lives. What Our Team Will Provide Strategic development & production of a turnkey fundraising event Event planning andRead more

Major Fundraising Campaign Support To celebrate Dawson College's 50th Anniversary in 2019, the Dawson College Foundation is embarked upon a major fundraising campaign. The campaign will fund strategic priorities and objectives of the College. Philanthropica is providing strategic counsel to plan and launch a successful campaign. What Our Team Provided Campaign planning counsel and tools Board alignment and engagement Case for SupportRead more

Training Community Organizations Working with the Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network, Philanthropica served as the anchor presenter for a tools-based fundraising conference series. From Wakefield to Stanstead, and from Capital Campaigns to Foundation fundraising, we provided a comprehensive fundraising training for community organizations. What Our Team Provided Six, 3 hour interactive training seminars Topics included Capital Campaigns, Diversified Fundraising Programs, Raising Funds from HNWIs,Read more

Fundraising Training Supporting McKinsey's fundraising pro-bono work for a university, Philanthropica provided a training seminar on higher education fundraising and financing. What Our Team Provided Higher Education Fundraising Training Seminar Visit Client

Palliative Care in the Laurentians Meeting the need for palliative care in the Laurentians, Philanthropica is leading and supporting the Campaign to construct and establish a palliative care home in the Laurentians. What Our Team Provided Campaign Strategy Design and Planning Campaign Structure and Volunteer Roles Prospect Research & Identification Campaign Case for Support & Marketing Materials Design Visit Client

Securing Funding for Historical Films Philanthropica provided fundraising assistance to film maker and curator, Vikeka Melki, helping her identify and secure seed funding for historical films and museum exhibitions. What Our Team Provided Prospect Identification for Seed Funders Fundraising Counsel and Accompaniment to Secure Funding and Steward Donors Visit Client

Innovation150 The Perimeter Institute, Canada's leading centre for scientific research, training and educational outreach in foundational theoretical physics is heading Innovation150, a Signature Initiative of Canada 150. Leading a partnership of Canada's top science outreach organizations to bring Innovation150 to life, Innovation150 will share Canadian innovations of the past and focus on the creative thinking and innovations that will drive our future. PhilanthropicaRead more

Building Major Gifts Fundraising We worked with the Guild's Board to help build a strategic major gifts program to realize the Guild's operational objectives. What Our Team Provided Case for Support Writing Prospect Research & Identification Strategic Fundraising Program Design Board Fundraising Guidance and Support Visit Client

Breathing New Life into the Community To help launch Montreal's Empress Theatre Campaign Team, Philanthropica set-up a $13M campaign to renovate and restore an architecturally significant building, transforming it into a multi-usage commercial and community centre. What Our Team Provided Sponsorship Plan, Fundraising Strategy, Presentation Materials Campaign Structure, Naming Opportunities, Volunteer Terms and Campaign Timeline Prospect Research & Identification Volunteer Identification & Recruitment

Multiple Mandate Client One Drop, an international development non-profit engaged Philanthropica on a multi tiered mandate to help build their Revenue Generation and Advancement Department. What Our Team Provided Program Review Corporate, Foundation and Individual Major Giving Program Social Media Based Online Annual Appeal Staff Recruitment (4 people) CRM Migration Structure and Strategy Fundraising Staff Mentoring Organization and multi-revenue program donorRead more

Case for Giving Philanthropica helped Les amis de la montagne to articulate a stronger case for support to its supporters in preparation for a major fundraising drive. What Our Team Provided Case for Support Writing Visit Client

Establishing a Corporate Foundation Toronto based investment dealer, Paradigm Capital engaged Philanthropica's services to advise them on the mechanics, legal parameters and strategic giving priorities for establishing a corporate foundation to channel their corporate giving program. What Our Team Provided Analysis of Available Legal and Financial Structures for Giving Analysis of Multiple Industries' Giving Programs Recommendations on Strategic Giving Priorities Visit Client

Turnkey Event Production Philanthropica delivered an end to end, turnkey event production for Ometz's 'A Chance to Shine 2016' fundraising gala, raising $360,000 for Jewish social services. What Our Team Provided Turnkey Event Production Event Sponsorship Securing ACTS 2016 Staff Coordination and Direction Event Committee Management & Support Visit Client

Planned Giving Support We provided training and mentoring to assist the Atlantic Salmon Federation with the establishment of a Planned Giving Program. What Our Team Provided Planned Giving Program Support Visit Client

Campaign Feasibility Study Conducted a feasibility study for MAB-Mackay’s first major fundraising campaign for the Alexandre Bilodeau Fund for Adapted Sports. The campaign was for $1 million for adapted sports programs and marked a departure in how the organization engaged its traditional donors. The feasibility study and Philanthropica’s findings helped prepare the organization for MAB-Mackay’s tremendously successful campaign and avoidRead more

Strengthen the Board TNI's programs increased significantly, requiring a more professional and organized Board structure.  To facilitate the next phase in their growth, Philanthropica provided a strategic review of the Board's mandate, Committees and procedures, and provided recommendations for a renewed way of working. What Our Team Provided Strategic Review of Board Structure & Procedures Board Structure and Operational Recommendations VisitRead more

Campaign Counsel Philanthropica provided Board, staff and volunteer training for a revolutionary and daring campaign that will establish The Study an entirely private school, independent of government funding. What Our Team Provided Training and information sessions series for campaign leadership on solicitation, working with donors and stewardship. Campaign counsel to school leadership, providing advice on roles and responsibilities of school staff. Advice and campaign guidance toRead more

Creating a Community Resource We designed, planned and executed a $6M Capital Campaign to raise the private funding portion of a new $47M sports complex for the City of Westmount, Quebec. Running a team of 45 fundraising volunteers, Philanthropica ran a multi-level campaign, raising funds through community-based and major gift initiatives. What Our Team Provided Campaign Strategy Prospect Research & IdentificationRead more

Building Major Gift Capability Toronto based Peacebuilders (Canada) needed to move beyond events fundraising, to raise major gifts to fund its work supporting youth justice and community rehabilitation. Philanthropica worked with the Executive Director and Board to build both their expertise and major gift fundraising activities. What Our Team Provided Board Fundraising Training Prospect Pipeline Creation Major Gift Fundraising Board Mentoring & SupportRead more

Environmental Scan & Business Plan To help the Miriam Foundation plan their new See Things My Way Institute, Philanthropica conducted a North American Environmental Scan to identify the best practices in the diagnosis and treatment of autism. Based on our recommendations, we provided the Miriam Foundation with a business plan for the establishment of the Institute. What Our Team Provided AutismRead more

2 Campaigns: $6M raised Over a 7 year period, Philanthropica ran two $3M capital campaigns for the Butters Foundation. The funds raised have created respite, summer camp, sibling support and new public services for children and adults living with autism and intellectual disabilities and their families. What Our Team Provided Capital Campaign Design, Planning and Execution Prospect Research & Identification Campaign BrandingRead more

Building Major Gifts Working with the Development Director, Philanthropica guided WFH on the establishment of a major gifts program and prospect research activities. What Our Team Provided Major Gift Prospecting and Identification Major Gift Cultivation and Stewardship Strategy Guidance Director of Development fundraising coaching Visit Client

Building Capacity in Brain Research Funding To support Brain Canada's efforts to raise $100M in funding to match the Federal Government's funding commitment, Philanthropica researched and identified major prospects, and supported the Board in their cultivation and solicitation activities. What Our Team Provided Research and Identification of Canada-wide Prospects Prospect Cultivation and Solicitation Support for the Board Visit Client

$5M Capital Campaign John Abbott College embarked on it's first capital campaign, with a goal to raise $5M for a new Science and Technology Building to provide beautiful new teaching space on campus.  With Philanthropica's support, the College surpassed its goal. What Our Team Provided Capital Campaign Planning & Execution Fundraising and Senior Staff Coaching Campaign Committee Recruitment & Management ProspectRead more

Capital Campaign Support Philanthropica has provided Centennial with full campaign services for a $5M New Building Campaign and a $1.5M Campaign to become a bilingual high school for children with facing learning challenges. Philanthropica also overhauled Centennial's Annual Giving Program. What Our Team Provided $5M Building Campaign Design and Planning $1.5M Program Campaign Design, Planning and Execution Annual Giving Program OverhaulRead more

Corporate Giving Program Philanthropica built a Corporate Giving Program and trained a Bangkok based Corporate Gifts Officer to cultivate and solicit corporate support for cloud-based, remote access English and Mathematics teaching to elementary level students in rural Thailand. What Our Team Provided Thai Corporate Giving Program Design Program Implementation and Fundraising Staff Coaching Corporate Pitch Materials Design and Writing VisitRead more

Refocusing for the Future Following a succession of fundraising staff turnovers, Philanthropica conducted a strategic review of ECS's Advancement and Alumni Relations operations and provided a far reaching strategic plan to refocus and renew ECS's global fundraising efforts. What Our Team Provided Full Strategic Program Review Visit Client

$1M Capital Campaign To fund the construction and furbishing of Maison Elanor Cote, a new respite home for children with intellectual disabilities in Montreal West, Philanthropica ran a $1M Building Hope Capital Campaign for the Taylor Birks Foundation. What Our Team Provided Capital Campaign Design, Planning and Execution Prospect Research & Identification Case for Support Writing Volunteer Support and ManagementRead more