Ways Calgary Foundation can support charities beyond grantmaking
Calgary Foundation recognizes the importance of evolving its role to address systemic issues for a healthier community. Our capacity building efforts aim to:
- Foster collaboration and communication
- Enhance sustainability of nonprofits and charities
- Promote sharing over competition
- Supporting charities with revenue diversification using the Foundation’s endowment model
Examples of Capacity Building work in community below.
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Collaboration for Systems Change
Systems change requires working together to address root causes. Partnering with The Alex Community Food Centre, we are supporting regional advocacy efforts for food security.
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Miistakis Institute
Because Miistakis has no core funding, instead being funded almost solely on a project by project basis, a long-term pooling agreement became the focus of further discussions.
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Strengthening the Performing Arts Sector
Working with the Department of Canadian Heritage, we help performing arts organizations with matching funds to build endowments, providing investment income in perpetuity.
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Community Foundations of Alberta
Working in collaboration to facilitate philanthropy, partnerships and learning, Community Foundations of Alberta supports donors and charities across the province.
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Social Innovation Labs
Approaches to complex community problems to build strategies, test ideas and transform systems.
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The New Gallery
The New Gallery set out to develop a five year strategic plan to ensure the organization was working towards a stronger, more resilient future.
Questions about support beyond grantmaking?
Reach out to Allison Schulz, Vice-President, Capacity Building
Connect with AllisonSector resources and collaboration opportunities.
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