Evolving Trends in Philanthropy: What Modern Philanthropy Looks Like

“The rallying cry for philanthropy to change has been resounding and gaining momentum over the past few years. It comes from non-profit leaders, academics, the general public, and… from those engaged in the philanthropic sector itself.” (Alberg-Seberich & Ganji, 2023)The Viewpoint Foundation has been supporting causes in Calgary and across Canada since 2002. Since then,…

ESG Investing: What Is It, and Does It Work?

Last month in Invested, we got into “impact investing.” This month, we tackle ESG investing. These terms are often used interchangeably, but they have a few notable differences that we will explore, along with the ins and outs of what ESG investing is and why it is experiencing pushback. Understanding ESG Investing ESG investing is a strategy…