Watermark Matters
Insights, news and trends to keep you current

2020

Philanthropy and Racial Justice – A New Model for Family Philanthropy – Giving in the Time of COVID – ReImagining Governance – Are you Family-Philanthropy-Savvy?

Watermark celebrates milestones — New Canadian Research: The Giving Governance of Muliti-Generational Families in Canada —Video: Three things successful philanthropic families do to engage their next-gen members — Podcast: Sharilyn on The State of Family Giving as the Next Generation Takes the Torch.

2019

How multi-generational families govern their giving matters! Explore highlights of Sharilyn’s recent doctoral research, and what it means for families, charities and advisors.

2018

Growing goodness in the next generation; Exploring your governance education options; Family philanthropy research in Canada.

2017

A new look. A renewed focus…on you

2016

Holiday conversation kick-starters; Your annual Director Education Program

You’re the new chair of the board…now what?

Philanthropic apple doesn’t fall far from the tree; Chemistry and effective board behaviour.

What ‘money messages’ do you carry?; Five signs your board may be in trouble.

2015

Imagine Canada Accreditation program; How effective is your fundraising?

Preparing board members for governance excellence; Would you know a charity if it hit you in the face?

Charity overhead: A nuanced conversation for donors and charities; Is your board a Ferrari, and compact or a clunker?

What’s your philanthropic plan?; Nonprofit leaders give boards a B- in overall performance.

2014

Unlocking the power of women’s philanthropy; New research shows foundation assets and grants increase.

The power of diaspora fundraising; Is it time to resign from your non-profit board?; Greater potential for women’s philanthropy in Canada.

Philanthropic Foundations Canada supports effective grant-making; Does your non-profit board understand its role in fundraising?

Board, bored or boored?; Charities Aid Foundation to enable global giving by Canadians.

2013

A new voice for global giving; The wealth paradox;

How well do you know Canadian charity law?; Vital Signs Toronto calls for philanthropic leadership.

Is a graduate degree in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership in your future?; How inclusive is your fundraising?

Watermark in the Caribbean; Imagine Canada sets a new standard.

Sharilyn named a BoardSource Certified Governance Trainer.

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