Opening plenary speaker Nikki Sanchez Urges #CAGP23 to think about what the role of philanthropy is, given the history of attempted genocide in Canada: is philanthropy a beneficent act? Or is it an urgent and necessary act of reparation and restoration of things taken?

What #fundraising can learn from indigenous ways of knowing: there are no frivolous asks in indigenous cultures. Every ask is viewed as coming from the heart after a great deal of thought and work. How could this teaching change settler fundraising practices? #CAGP23

Gifts are the beginning of a relationship, not the final culmination of one. More fundraising and partnership lessons from indigenous ways of being. Thanks to Candace from Wanuskewin and @kathyarney #CAGP23

So interesting! The Christian concept of charity is based on helping the less fortunate to show love of god and neighbours, the Jewish concept of tzedakah arises from the concept of justice and doing what is right, and the Islamic equivalent Sadaqah from righteousness. #CAGP23

Our fearless leader Ruth MacKenzie celebrated 10 years as Canadian Association of Gift Planners CEO earlier this month. Here’s to 10 more! #CAGP23

Terry Carter of Charity Law Update talks DQs and QDs and the recent legislative changes to both. #cagp23

The charity disbursement quota today is calculated on the value of (certain) assets of a charity, not on the income of the charity. This can create a gap, where charities that have high value but low income assets may be obligated to liquidate assets to meet the DQ. #cagp23

#cagp23 Thursday plenary update - Malcolm Burrows argues for reframing a “DAF” for the Canadian context, and against adopting US language and policies.

Donor advised funds (a theme at #CAGP2023) continue to be a hot topic on the final day. Kate Bake-Paterson does a great job managing a lively debate on DAF policy issues and concerns.