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Foundation Management Services

Governance Support

We offer support with the day to day administrative details of running your philanthropic program, and well as with the long-term organizational development:

Develop plan for size, composition, tenure, etc. of board
Conduct board member search
Facilitate board meetings and group discussions
Maintain board book and other corporate records
Consult on long-term strategic planning and family succession planning.

Grants Management

We can help you achieve an efficient, streamlined grants management system:

Coordinate applicant intake process
Administer grants and facilitate post-grant reporting system
Manage ongoing communication with applicants and grantees

Financial and General Administration

At Tides Canada, we have the financial administrative expertise to:

Establish and maintain books
Manage outside audit or review
Manage income and disbursements, including checking account
Arrange for tax and regulatory reporting
Provide timely financial reporting to the board of directors
Identify appropriate asset management services
Coordinate preparation and production of materials for the public
Advise on administrative structure

As every family and every private foundation has unique needs and interests, Tides meets with families or staff members to determine the level of service appropriate.