Community Foundations of CanadaPerspective

Cindy Lindsay

Why does this matter to us?

• 192 community foundations • Broad based granting• Using data to understand our community and

create change

Mobilizing community knowledge + engaged donors = impactful/meaningful granting

• Measure the vitality of our communities

• Identifies significant trends• Supports action on issues

critical to our quality of life

Vital Signs

Voice on the Coast • Engaging others

to identify solutions

Toronto Sport Leadership Program: Enhancing youth leadership through grants to organizations offering high-quality recreation programs