Series - Editorial Fellowship: Transforming Funding Models

Calgary foundation splits with community foundation network over position on endowments

Author Gabe Oatley
Calgary Foundation said in a June letter that their board tried to resolve the organizationโ€™s differences through conversation, but that an โ€œabsence of any changeโ€ on the part of Community Foundations of Canada led them to believe they had to part ways.

Why It Matters

Calgaryโ€™s departure from CFC sends a strong signal to the networkโ€™s other 190-odd community foundations: if you donโ€™t like CFCโ€™s position on endowments, youโ€™re not alone. The move could lead to further division on the question of foundation endowments broadly, stymying attempts to encourage philanthropic organizations to increase annual disbursements to the community.

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