Resource Library

2025: Empowering Philanthropy: An Overview of Donor-Advised Funds

A comprehensive look at how Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) are shaping the future of charitable giving in Canada.

Developed by the CAGP Foundation, Empowering Philanthropy: An Overview of Donor-Advised Funds is a suite of five practical resources that bring clarity to one of the fastest-growing areas of charitable giving in Canada. Together, they explore how DAFs operate, their governance, and their impact on donors, advisors, foundations, and charities.

Access the DAF resources here

Charitable Donations of Life Insurance - CAGP Guidelines 

Following concerns expressed in recent years by some insurance industry regulators regarding the use of life insurance as a charitable giving vehicle, it was recommended that interested parties establish best practices to ensure appropriate processes and measures are followed when making use of insurance products for charitable donation purposes. CAGP has created this series of user-friendly information resources intended to provide straightforward guidance and direction to fundraisers, professional advisors, donors, and insurers when creating and facilitating charitable donations using life insurance:

Get CAGP's package of guidelines here