In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we take an in-depth look at donor-advised funds (DAFs), a method for Canadians to give to charity that is increasing rapidly in popularity. Do DAFs provide valuable flexibility for donors, or do they delay urgently needed support for charities facing rising demand? Join us as we explore how DAFs work, the benefits they offer, and the growing calls to ensure every donated dollar makes a timely difference.

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In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we take an in-depth look at donor-advised funds (DAFs), a method for Canadians to give to charity that is increasing rapidly in popularity. With more than $20 billion sitting in DAF accounts across the country — funds that donors have claimed tax credits for, but that have not yet been distributed to the charities they were meant to support — important questions are emerging about their role in Canada’s charitable landscape. Do DAFs provide valuable flexibility for donors, or do they delay urgently needed support for charities facing rising demand? Join us as we explore how DAFs work, the benefits they offer, and the growing calls to ensure every donated dollar makes a timely difference.

Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance

• John Hallward – Chairman, GIV3
• Malcolm Burrows, Head, Philanthropic Advisory Services, Scotia Wealth Management / Executive Director, Aqueduct Foundation
• Jeff Golby, CEO, WellFunded Philanthropy
• Andrew Chunilall – CEO, Community Foundations of Canada
• Chantelle Ohrling, Planned Giving Officer, Ecojustice Canada (Formerly)

About your Host

Mary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada’s largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada’s No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.

Additional Resources from this Episode

We've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:

• Influence, Affluence & Opportunity: Donor-Advised Funds in Canada (CAGP Foundation & KCI, 2023)
• The Blumbergs’ Canadian Donor Advised Funds Report (Blumberg Professional Corporation, 2026)
• Charitable Giving in Canada – Statistics and Data (Statistics Canada, 2025)
• DAF Data and Research Dashboard (WellFunded, 2025)
• The Giving Report: Trends in Charitable Giving in Canada (CanadaHelps, 2025)
• Unpacking DAFs, the fastest-growing way to give in Canada (The Philanthropist Journal, 2025) Learn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.

The stake could not be any higher. In this episode of CharityVillage Connects we do a deep dive into the first Federal Budget of the Carney government and explore its impacts on the Canadian nonprofit sector as Canada continues to navigate economic and security challenges brought on by ongoing threats of an all-out trade war, threats to Canada’s national security, and even threats to our sovereignty – all of which are truly unprecedented in our lifetimes and are emerging from a previously unthinkable source – our closest trading partner and ally. What does the budget signal for Canadian nonprofits in 2026 and beyond?

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In this episode of Charity Village Connects, we examine the far-reaching consequences of the Trump administration’s sudden dismantling of USAID, which has created a $63-billion void in global aid funding. With essential programs in health, education, food security, and disaster relief now at risk, what does this seismic shift mean for organizations already stretched thin? Canadian nonprofits are grappling with increased demand as they work to fill the gap left behind by disrupted partnerships. Tune in to hear sector experts reveal the challenges ahead and Canada’s potential path forward.

Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance

• Dr. Samantha Nutt, Founder and President, War Child Canada and War Child USA
• Lauren Ravon, Executive Director, Oxfam Canada
• Lindsay Glassco, President & CEO, Plan International Canada
• Kate Higgins, Chief Executive Officer, Cooperation Canada
• Mark Blumberg, Owner, Blumbergs Professional Corporation
• Jean-Marc Mangin, President & CEO, Philanthropic Foundations Canada

About your Host

Mary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada’s largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada’s No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.

Additional Resources from this Episode

We've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:

• Oxfam outlines what the U.S. Agency for International Development did and the real-life effects of USAID cuts. (Oxfam, 2025)
• USAID shutdown has led to hundreds of thousands of deaths (Harvard University, 2025)
• A lifeline at risk: food assistance at a breaking point Refugees in Uganda country report (WFP, 2025)
• US destruction of contraceptives denies 1.4m African women and girls lifesaving care, NGO says (The Guardian, 2025)
• Cooperation Canada Statement on USAID Cuts and Canada’s Role in the World (Cooperation Canada 2025)
• Budget's $2.7B cut to foreign aid leaves international development in limbo, say NGOs (CBC, 2025)

Learn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.

What are the far-reaching consequences of the Trump administration’s sudden dismantling of USAID? What does this seismic shift mean for organizations already stretched thin? Tune to the next episode to hear sector experts reveal the challenges ahead and Canada’s potential path forward.

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Announced at this year’s CharityVillage Conference and Awards on November 19, the 2025 award winners include both exceptional organizations and inspiring individuals. They are leading the way with the best volunteer programs, innovative workplace mental health initiatives, meaningful diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, collaborative projects uniting communities, and more. In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, discover what sets their work apart — listen in and take inspiration directly from the winners themselves!

Meet Our Guests(inorder of appearance)

• Naomi Low, CEO, Cowichan District Hospital Foundation - Best Nonprofit Employer – Fundraising Campaign (Over 20 Staff)
• Patrick Doyle, Mobile Food Market Coordinator, Cambridge Food Bank - Best Nonprofit Collaborative Project (Featuring 2+ Organizations)
• Mercy Lawluvi, Executive Director, Immigrant Women Services Ottawa - Best Nonprofit Employer – DEI (Over 20 Staff)
• Kerry Cavers, Founder and President, Moms Against Racism Canada - Best Nonprofit Employer –

Volunteer Program (Under 20 Staff)

• Ashid Bahl, Founder and President, For the Love of Children Society of Alberta - Most Outstanding Individual Impact - Volunteer
• Ashlyn Koebel, Assistant Distribution Manager, Greater Vancouver Food Bank - Most Outstanding Individual Impact - Staff

About your Host

MaryBarroll,president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada’s largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company,

TalentEgg.ca, Canada’s No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.

Additional Resources from this Episode

We've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:

• CharityVillage Conference & Awards
• Full list of all CharityVillage 2025 Award Winners and Finalists

Learn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.

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The CharityVillage Virtual Conference and Awards brings together professionals within the Canadian nonprofit and charitable sectors and provides an opportunity for organizations to be recognized for their mission, purpose, community and recruitment initiatives.

The 2025 Conference Panels featured subject matter experts and sector leaders providing critical insights related to the challenges and opportunities that nonprofits and charities face today and into the future. Plus, conference attendees had the opportunity to participate in networking sessions, visit exhibitor booths, and have a front-row view of the Awards ceremony!

In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, discover what sets their work apart — listen in and take inspiration directly from the winners themselves!

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