MESSAGE TABLE OF CONTENTS FROM THE CHAIR 3 Message from the Chair 4 Staff Message 6 Board Members 9 Signature Grant Profile reputation in the community. Since through the Just in Case seminars presented 10 Grant Profiles 2015 marked the beginning of some very big changes 2007, the PotashCorp Mayor’s Cultural by volunteer Harold Empey and our Will Power 14 Fund Profiles Gala has involved business partners and Week Seminars given by local lawyers. for the Saskatoon 24 PotashCorp Mayor’s Cultural Gala sponsors in SCF. Participation in the premier Community Foundation. fundraiser in Saskatoon has helped many of Since inception, the Saskatoon Community 28 2015 Grants these businesses to forge new partnerships Foundation has been building a base of 48 Year in Review We began the process of transitioning from with charities and to consider their roles in support for local charities that will last forever. 54 Fund Lists our long-time Executive Director Trevor making Saskatoon the best community in As our funds grow, so does our ability to Forrest to our new ED Carm Michalenko which to live. help our community. In 2015, SCF made 60 Donors and we also welcomed Administrative an unprecedented $5.225 million in grants, 66 Volunteers Coordinator Elaine Lozinski to the staff. Random Act of Kindness Day helped us to bringing our total grants since 1970 to over $24 engage all levels of the community, from million! The majority of these millions have been Trevor Forrest was in the position of Executive younger children to seniors in all walks of life. granted in recent years, and this will continue Director from June of 2002 and contributed This free and inclusive day of kindness spread to grow in future. Our donors have continued to the foundation in that capacity for over the word that caring does not require great to put their trust in the community foundation’s 13 years. We would like to thank Trevor wealth and that philanthropy is available management, with $4.323 million in gifts for his contributions and welcome Carm to to all. Likewise, Vital Signs is a project that received in 2015. It was a challenging year in the position. We realize a change of this was many years in the making. A snapshot the financial markets, with our investments magnitude will bring with it a period of of vital community statistics in 10 areas of earning a return of just over 2%, which brings adjustment for the Board and staff but we are focus, the purpose of Vital Signs is to promote our 10 year average return to 5.87%. certain we are up to the challenge. discussion and engagement among the public, private and charitable sectors, and Thanks to you, the people of Saskatoon, For the Saskatoon Community Foundation (SCF) among all organizations and individuals who the charities working to improve our quality to succeed in its role of bringing donors and have a stake in bettering our community. of life, and the many hundreds of donors leaders together to build sustainable bases for Over time, the data in Vital Signs will help to who give generously to make Saskatoon local charities, we know that we must engage provide focus to the SCF with respect to areas the best community in which to live! During our community. SCF has been serving donors requiring the foundation’s attention. this time of change for our Foundation, our and the community since 1970, but with each community and our country, we look forward new generation, new priorities arise and new SCF’s mandate is to assist donors in creating to opportunities to connect with you and work regulations govern way in which we build our legacies for the benefit of the community. In toward a bright future! community. We reach out in order to build 2015, SCF offered community programming 2 new relationships and strengthen our existing to advocate good financial planning, Greg Keller, Chair 3 STAFF MESSAGE CONNECT WITH US! A community foundation is like a conversation between donors and charities. On the one hand, you have the many voices of donors, speaking their vision of a better Saskatoon. On the other hand, you have the many programs of the charities, expressing their contribution to our quality of life. As the staff of the Saskatoon Community Foundation, it is our great privilege to be the hosts of many of these conversations, helping to connect the passion and vision of donors to the direct, street levels results produced by our charitable programs. We are here to explain the process, help donors and charities with similar interests to come together and start their own conversations, play a role in granting funds to great projects, and offer advice or assistance to get things started. It is an incredibly rewarding place to work, because we get to play our own small role in so many wonderful acts of generosity and compassion. We have many years’ experience in our areas of expertise, and take seriously our responsibility to bring together donors and the causes close to their hearts. Connect with us online or drop by for a chat - the coffee is always on! Photo Caption: (L to R) Kristy Rempel, Donor Services Manager; Carm Michalenko, Executive Director; Susan Skrypnyk, Administration Manager; Elaine Lozinski, Administrative Coordinator; Don Ewles, Grants and Communications Manager. 4 5 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1 2 3 1. Greg Keller: “For me, it is an important 6. Ken Juba: “Saskatoon is a giving 10. Amberlea Chabot: “The Saskatoon 13. Brian Bentley: “The SCF continues responsibility to safeguard the funds to ensure community and I’ve been fortunate to meet Community Foundation provides a mechanism to provide the opportunity to join so many they are available to be used in the manner many people who are generous with their for people to do an ongoing greater dedicated staff, donors, contributors, and fellow in which they were intended, to benefit those time, knowledge and resources. Being a part cumulative good than they could otherwise board members, who everyday show how most in need within our community.” of the Foundation is a way to honour that achieve, by bringing donors and charities much they care for our community. It is indeed spirit of community and help it grow with together. It is personally very fulfilling to an honour to be part of the Foundation.” 2. Tom Kishchuk: “Serving on the our city." be a part of such a vital organization in the Saskatoon Community Foundation Board is community.” Full bios at saskatooncommunityfoundation.ca 4 5 6 an opportunity for me to help develop the 7. John Williams: “The Saskatoon 7 long term potential of our community through Community Foundation provides a sense of 11. Jeret Bode: “I am helping to create a the use of endowed funds which will exist in pride, for myself, my family and our company, community for my family to be proud of!" perpetuity.” in being able to support so many good causes within our community." 12. Wayne Brownlee: "Serving on the 8 3. Zeba Ahmad: “I am honoured to serve Saskatoon Community Foundation provides on the SCF Board; to work with an engaged 8. Ian Sutherland: “Serving on the Board real insight into the needs and fabric of the board, a dedicated staff, and committed provides an opportunity to contribute to the community. It provides an opportunity to make volunteers, all working towards a goal of many positive initiatives the Foundation a difference, and to work with some great improving the lives of Saskatoon citizens." supports. The diversity of the Board members' community people!” experiences brings different perspectives that 4. Tracy Muggli: “As a board member enhance our decision making." of the SCF, I have the unique opportunity to understand our vast community challenges 9. Curtis Kimpton: “Serving on the 9 10 AND to take an active role in supporting Board allows me the opportunity to work with organizations who work so hard to improve the great people that are looking to truly make a quality of life for Saskatoon citizens". difference in Saskatoon. Some donors’ gifts can continue to benefit the community forever, 5. Tiffany Paulsen: “As a City Councillor, while others can immediately be directed to "WHAT DOES SERVING I value the fact that SCF gives me contact charities and projects that need them now. This with and insight into the many wonderful is the one charity that can provide for the entire 13 programs and services offered by charities in community now and forever." ON THE SCF BOARD our community." MEAN TO YOU?" 11 12 6 7 SIGNATURE GRANT: THE FIRST 2000 DAYS OF LIFE PROFILE Every funder of charitable programs faces a similar challenge: the need for funds is always greater than the funds available. Of course, there are many ways to help the community, but how can we know we are making a difference? Community foundations tend to have a broad approach, typically funding many types of work through many different grants. By granting to support the “early years,” SCF can help ensure healthy development in early childhood and a strong community in the future. Through consultation with experts and the body of research, it was decided that the best opportunity to make an impact on the quality of life in the community was by making grants to help the youngest citizens of Saskatoon, during the first 2000 days of life. During this period, children learn crucial skills and social patterns that will affect their lives in the years to come. By granting to support the “early years,” SCF can help ensure healthy development in early YMCA SOUTH CHILDCARE childhood and a strong community in the future.