Hilary Pearson

Founding President of Philanthropic Foundations Canada

Effective Philanthropy at the Foundation Level

Time and Place

October 22 2025
Gelber Conference Center,
5151 Chem. de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine,
Montréal, QC H3W 1M
Upcoming Event

Biography

Hilary will provide an overview of the major current issues and challenges facing Canadian private foundations. She will discuss the move towards new forms of deploying philanthropic capital, for example through social investment and through grants to non-charities. She will also discuss how some larger family foundations in Canada are changing their practices for greater impact. These changes include a new focus on learning and knowledge mobilization, operating support to grantees, support for platforms and intermediaries, and collaboration with other funders.

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