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The James A. Burton & Family Foundation (JABFF) joins the Canadian family enterprise community in mourning the passing of Philippe II de Gaspé Beaubien, a revered pioneer whose visionary leadership and lasting contributions shaped generations of business families. He passed away peacefully on 9 April 2025 at the age of 97.
Cultivating Change
The importance of relationships in philanthropy is perhaps overlooked by some and undervalued by too many. A recent SSIR article titled Relational Philanthropy explores this idea. The authors, Kathleen Boyle Dalen & Tracy L. McFerrin, explore the power dynamic that is often at play between funders and donnees. They go on to explore ways that the industry can shift from a “you/me” dynamic to a more formidable “we” dynamic.”
