“Fewer Canadians are giving to charity. A majority of their donations are coming from fewer and older people. There is a 10-year runway before giving in Canada could plunge off a cliff.”

A blog inspired by John Longhurst’s article on charitable giving in Canadian Affairs, March 31, 2025.

What does a philanthropist look like? Someone who lives in a huge house with a giant SUV? Or someone who lives in a tiny house and never drives? Oseola MacCarty’s story shows how generosity points toward hope, even when the road is rough.

Stewardship as Christian practice, praying for God’s generous Spirit to move in us.

Stewardship is not about counting the money, but about making generous disciples of Jesus Christ. Citing Grace Duddy Pomroy, this post looks at moving from counting to cultivating.

How much do Canadians give? Charitable donors in Canada 2023 data from Statistics Canada including age, income and median gifts.

How can the local church model generosity in a time of mistrust of foreign aid?

Fewer people make donations. What to do? A short primer on generosity.

Encouraging generosity with no strings attached. Talking about bequests at church.

The gifts we cannot see: offering prayers for digital giving like pre-authorized giving and online giving.