Giving donors the tools to maximize the impact of their generosity.
Through thoughtful planning, donors to the Alberta Cancer Foundation can amplify the impact of their generosity while supporting their personal financial goals.
Each spring and fall, the Foundation hosts tax-saving seminars in Calgary and Edmonton, offering donors practical guidance on how charitable giving can align with smart financial planning.
The sessions are led by financial planner Jeff Evans, who helps donors explore strategies that strengthen cancer care while also improving their f inancial outlook.
“When we’re able to marry tax-effective strategies with the passion and vision that donors have, that’s where things really come together,” Evans says.
Participants often describe the seminars as insightful and empowering. Many leave inspired to rethink their legacy plans, realizing that with the right structure they may be able to give more than they ever thought possible.
The sessions also provide practical guidance on reducing taxes now and on estates, maximizing charitable impact and exploring options such as donating appreciated investments instead of cash.
“When you pass away, your money is going to go to three places: your family, charity and the Canada Revenue Agency,” Evans explains. “This process gives donors knowledge and more control over where their money goes. The key is planning ahead.”
For Evans, the conversations are deeply meaningful.
“So many of the donors have been personally affected by cancer, either themselves or through someone they love,” he says. “It’s incredibly personal.”
Through thoughtful planning today, donors can create a lasting legacy that strengthens cancer care for generations to come.
Learn more about creating your Legacy of Hope.
