About PFC We strengthen Canadian philanthropy – in all of its diversity and in its pursuit of a just, equitable, and sustainable world. About Canada's network for grantmakers We believe in the power of philanthropy to effect change We are an enabler for the common good, working in collaboration with civil society, the private sector, and governments. For more than 20 years, we have been bringing grantmakers together to connect, learn, and advance the best solutions for change on the issues that matter. OUR APPROACH Strengthening Canadian philanthropy We take a long view and stay engaged to have a meaningful impact. We are pragmatic and responsive in creating space for foundations to act and learn collaboratively. We share in the responsibility to create an inclusive philanthropic community based on trust and respect. Systemic racism and discrimination undermine our efforts. We work to strengthen relations with Indigenous Peoples, and to promote racial justice and equity for all. We are responsible stewards of wealth and other resources to support charitable and not-for-profit partners. Our collective work serves the public good in a non-partisan and transparent manner. We are continually learning how to translate these commitments into our practices –creatively and constructively. We are a network that activates the power of people to shape their communities and protect the natural environment. 2021-2024 Strategic Directions PFC’s 2021-24 strategic framework focuses on three key themes: amplifying impact, supporting collaboration, and building capacity for the common good. Enable Catalyze Excel Amplify impact and enhance effectiveness of philanthropic organizations. Operational Priorities Increase social license for and build awareness of private philanthropy in contributing to the public good Strengthen thought leadership activities Facilitate sharing of and build the capacity of members for increased effectiveness in grant-making, programming, investing and administration Deliver fee-based tailored advisory services to foundations and philanthropists Strengthen opportunities for collaboration among foundations and with other sectors to advance the public good. Operational Priorities Improve regulation and policy environment for charities, not for profits and for charitable giving working with Imagine and others Expand attendance at and net contribution from biennial conference Seize and create opportunities for members to collaborate in experimenting, prototyping, pooling program or other resources Build internal capacity to live up to our values and purpose. Operational Priorities Diversify and grow revenues Increase revenue in real terms from 2020 baseline Grow membership Reinvent digital ecosystem Create web infrastructure with capabilities to build communities and to cogenerate content Create digital and data management tools to enable a social enterprise Increase research capacity Strengthen evaluation, benchmarking, survey design capabilities Increase diversity, equity and inclusion Diversify voices involved in PFC governance Deepen internal DEI expertise Develop capacity to measure strategic performance Measure constituent satisfaction over time at periodic intervals Measure public support of private philanthropy over time at periodic intervals OUR WORK Working towards more impactful philanthropy PFC brings grantmakers together to connect, learn, and bring about solutions that advance the common good. Affinity groups Communities of practice for partnerships, collaborations, learning and mentorship to share knowledge on specific issues. Resources Information relevant to Canada’s philanthropic foundations. Publications Primers on pressing issues and comprehensive guides for how grantmakers can work better. Network development Opportunities for peer-learning to support real action and impact through networking events, webinars, conferences, and more. Learn more about us in our membership prospectus here. OUR TEAM The people behind our organization Jean-Marc Mangin President & CEO Jean-Marc has been President & CEO of Philanthropic Foundations Canada since 2019. He currently sits on the Government of Canada’s Advisory Committee on the Charitable Sector, the Advisory Council for Carleton University’s Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership (MPNL) program, and the management committee of PhiLab, the Canadian Philanthropy Partnership Research Network. Prior to PFC, Jean-Marc led a renewal process of the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences, the largest national organization of Canadian researchers and scholars as its Executive Director. Abra Rissi Director, Member Engagement & Communications André Pawan Vashist Director, Learning & Collaboration Aviv Milgram Director, Member Engagement & Communications (on leave) Benoît Charlebois Senior Coordinator, Communications & Member Engagement Bruce Lawson Senior Advisor to President & CEO Erin Matheson Executive Coordinator Michele Fugiel Gartner, PhD, CAP® Lead Researcher Sara Krynitzki Director, Public Affairs & Research OUR BOARD Board members from across our network Our board is made up of diverse sector leaders elected by our membership from across Canada. Jean-Marc Mangin President & CEO Simon Mallett Chair Executive Director, Rozsa Foundation - Calgary, AB Adwoa K. Buahene Director Strategic consultant, Toronto Amanda Bernard Director Director of Indigenous Programs, Laidlaw Foundation in Toronto Amanda Mayer Treasurer Program Director & COO, Lawson Foundation - Cantley, QC Cameron Miller Secretary Consultant in Ottawa Djaka Blais-Amare Director Executive Director, Hogan's Alley Society & Board Co-Chair, Foundation for Black Communities - Vancouver, BC Genesa Greening Director Chief Executive Officer, Vancity Community Foundation in Vancouver Ina Gutium Vice-Chair Vice-President, Talent & Corporate Services, Ontario Trillium Foundation - Toronto, ON Jean-Marc Chouinard Chair, Strategic Plan Task Force Justin Wiebe Director Lead, Innovation and Strategic Growth, Mastercard Foundation - Toronto and rural Saskatchewan Lara O’Donnell Director Executive Director, Weston Family Foundation in Toronto Lisa Cirillo Director Chief Executive Officer, The Law Foundation of Ontario in Toronto Michelle LeDonne Director Executive Director of the Pathy Family Foundation in Montreal MJ Sinha Director Sylvie Trottier Director Board Director, Trottier Family Foundation and Eclipx Familly Office in Montreal Teresa Marques Director President & CEO at Rideau Hall Foundation in Ottawa 2023-24 Board Committees Committees of the PFC Board (updated September 2023) The Chair (Simon Mallett) is ex-officio member of all committees Jean-Marc Mangin and Erin Matheson act as staff for committees Sara Krynitzki, Director, Public Affairs & Research, supports the Policy Committee Aviv Milgram, Director, Member Engagement & Communications, supports the Member Services Committee Governance Finance & Audit Nominating Human Resources Member Services Public Policy Chair: Simon Mallett, Rozsa Foundation Past Chair: Patty Faith, Medavie Vice-Chair: Ina Gutium, Ontario Trillium Foundation Treasurer: Amanda Mayer, Lawson Foundation Secretary: Cameron Miller, RBC Justin Wiebe, Mastercard Foundation Chair: Amanda Mayer, Lawson Foundation Amanda Bernard, Laidlaw Foundation Jo-Annie Bonneau, Fondation Yvan Morin Helen McLean, Donner Foundation Mritunjay (MJ) Sinha, Strategic Consultant Chair: Patty Faith, Medavie Adwoa Buahene, Strategic Consultant Chair: Simon Mallett, Rozsa Foundation Djaka Blais-Amare, Hogan’s Alley Ina Gutium, Ontario Trillium Foundation Chair: Ina Gutium, Ontario Trillium Foundation Djaka Blais-Amara, Hogan’s Alley Yvonne Chenier, Harry & Martha Cohen Foundation Barry Cole, Cole Foundation Genesa Greening, Vancity Community Foundation Kim Howson, Mental Health & Wellness Affinity Group Kristina Inrig, Sustainable Capacity Foundation Lucie Santoro, Martin Family Initiative Chair: Justin Wiebe, Mastercard Foundation Noah Aiken-Klar, Law Foundation of Ontario Geoff Braun, Muttart Foundation Adwoa K. Buahene, Strategic Consultant Lee Burton, MakeWay James Chan, Inspirit Foundation Jean-Marc Chouinard, Strategic Advisor OUR BOARD COMMITTEES Not only made up of existing board directors, our committees also rely on the exceptional volunteer contributions of leaders from other member and partner organizations. Barry Cole Member Services Committee member President and Chairman, Cole Foundation Brooke Cromar 2025-2028 Strategic Framework Task Force member Executive Director, Randstad Foundation & CSR Lead Geoff Braun Public Policy Committee member Director of Policy, The Muttart Foundation Helen McLean Finance & Audit Committee member Executive Director, Donner Canadian Foundation James Chan Public Policy Committee member Co-Chair, Board of Directors, Inspirit Foundation Jo-Annie Bonneau Finance & Audit Committee member CEO, Fondation Yvan Morin Kim Howson Member Services Committee member Principal, Howson Strategies and Coordinator, Mental Health & Wellness Affinity Group Kristina Inrig Member Services Committee member President & CEO, Sustainable Capacity Foundation Lee Burton Public Policy Committee member Director of Philanthropic Services, MakeWay Lucie Santoro Member Services Committee member Director of Administration,Commmunications & Stakeholder Relations, Martin Family Initiative Noah Aiken-Klar Public Policy Committee member Director, Grants & Programs, The Law Foundation of Ontario Yvonne Chenier, K.C. Member Services Committee member President of the Board, The Harry & Martha Cohen Foundation Annual Reports & Financial Statements 2023 Full Financial Statements read more PFC Annual Report 2023 read more PFC 2022 Annual Report read more 2022 Annual Report read more 2022 Full Financial Statements read more 2021 Annual Report read more NEWS & INSIGHTS Latest articles Remembering Murray Sinclair, and his impact on philanthropic foundations in Canada PFC News 3 mins read Together 25 Ensemble: The joy and fulfillment of learning together PFC News 4 mins read 2024 Landscape Report: screencast presentation PFC News 1 min read Unveiling the Landscape (#4): The Foundation Triangle PFC News 6 mins read Unveiling the Landscape (#3): Values and priorities shaping foundation operations PFC News 7 mins read Unveiling the Landscape (#2): Collecting the data we need PFC News 6 mins read PFC Newsletter PFC Newsletter September 2024 Newsletter PFC Newsletter August 2024 PFC Newsletter PFC Newsletter 2024.07 PFC Newsletter PFC Newsletter 2024.06 PFC Newsletter PFC Newsletter 2024.04 PFC Newsletter PFC Newsletter 2024.03 Newsletter
Jean-Marc Mangin President & CEO Jean-Marc has been President & CEO of Philanthropic Foundations Canada since 2019. He currently sits on the Government of Canada’s Advisory Committee on the Charitable Sector, the Advisory Council for Carleton University’s Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership (MPNL) program, and the management committee of PhiLab, the Canadian Philanthropy Partnership Research Network. Prior to PFC, Jean-Marc led a renewal process of the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences, the largest national organization of Canadian researchers and scholars as its Executive Director.
Djaka Blais-Amare Director Executive Director, Hogan's Alley Society & Board Co-Chair, Foundation for Black Communities - Vancouver, BC
Ina Gutium Vice-Chair Vice-President, Talent & Corporate Services, Ontario Trillium Foundation - Toronto, ON
Justin Wiebe Director Lead, Innovation and Strategic Growth, Mastercard Foundation - Toronto and rural Saskatchewan
Sylvie Trottier Director Board Director, Trottier Family Foundation and Eclipx Familly Office in Montreal
Brooke Cromar 2025-2028 Strategic Framework Task Force member Executive Director, Randstad Foundation & CSR Lead
Kim Howson Member Services Committee member Principal, Howson Strategies and Coordinator, Mental Health & Wellness Affinity Group
Lucie Santoro Member Services Committee member Director of Administration,Commmunications & Stakeholder Relations, Martin Family Initiative
Noah Aiken-Klar Public Policy Committee member Director, Grants & Programs, The Law Foundation of Ontario
Yvonne Chenier, K.C. Member Services Committee member President of the Board, The Harry & Martha Cohen Foundation
Remembering Murray Sinclair, and his impact on philanthropic foundations in Canada PFC News 3 mins read
Unveiling the Landscape (#3): Values and priorities shaping foundation operations PFC News 7 mins read