When high-tech entrepreneur Nishith Goel wanted to give back to the community in which his company found success, he approached his accountant for guidance on how to set up a private foundation. The advice he received was not what he expected, and it led him to find the perfect fit for his
philanthropic ambitions.

Nishith Goel, Founder & President, Cistel Technology Inc.

Accountant advises client not to set up
private foundation

Volume 1, Issue 2, Sept. 2008

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A comprehensive examination of the flourishing relationship currently developing between professional advisors and
Canada’s non-profit sector.

Cast Away
By Kate McCaffrey
(As appeared in Advisor’s Edge—April 2008)

The Community Foundation is pleased to announce that Patricia MacCallum-Lord has been appointed Vice-Chair of the CFO’s Audit Committee. Patricia will assume the role of Chair in 2009.

Watch for the third edition of Ottawa’s Vital Signs, an annual checkup on the quality of life in our community, to be published October 7th. To view the report, visit
ottawavitalsigns.ca

Text Box: CFO Updates

Highlights of STEP Canada’s 10th Anniversary Conference

By Susan St. Amand

Updates on recent developments in charitable giving and a summary of the changes resulting from the 2007 and 2008 federal budgets.

An e-newsletter produced by the Community Foundation of Ottawa for its circle of Professional Advisors