Trust and Transformation: Canadian Women and Philanthropy

KCI is proud to have served as the research partner for TD Wealth Philanthropic Advisory Services’ recent report on Women and Philanthropy. Building on an earlier major study in 2014 and supplementary reports in 2016 and 2017, this new initiative takes a fresh look at the topic, particularly in light of the emergence of a number of critical social issues that have led to material shifts within the charitable sector. The report is divided into four distinct sections: The first, brief section provides an overview of the involvement of women in the Canadian charitable sector. The second section provides commentary based on the extensive interviews held with a wide range of women who are active in the sector. The third section looks, specifically, at women social entrepreneurs who seek to combine business and philanthropy on one platform. The final section summarizes key insights drawn from the research undertaken for the project.