Press Releases

Monday, November 9, 2015- FundRazr and Dexterity Ventures Inc. have partnered to make it easier than ever for North American charities to harness the power of crowdfunding so individuals can contribute to the causes they care about.

Now FundRazr users can select any charity from Dexterity Ventures Inc.’s trusted database of over 1.5 million charities across North America and create a customizable fundraising campaign in minutes, for free. The partnership launches on National Philanthropy Day on November 15, 2015, providing charities with an exciting and engaging way to kick off the giving season.

“Our partnership with Dexterity Ventures Inc. gives FundRazr customers the ability to start a crowdfunding campaign and raise money for any registered non-profit in the US and Canada,” says FundRazr CEO Daryl Hatton. “I’m excited that with this partnership, we have made it so easy for anyone and everyone to safely and securely help their favorite cause or respond to disasters around the world.”

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Charity giving card released in time for holiday season

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November 4, 2015

Calgary, Canada – The Place2Give Foundation has launched a new way to give the Gift of Charity in time for the holiday season – thecardthat.gives.

“We’re excited to give everyone another way to pay it forward this holiday season,” said Gena Rotstein, CEO of Place2Give’s parent company Dexterity Ventures Inc. “thecardthat.gives is simple and streamlined, and most importantly it offers individuals and corporations the ability to participate in social change.”

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October 21, 2015

October 9, 2015

Calgary, Canada – Dexterity Ventures Inc. (DVI) is proud to announce the company’s recent recognition as a Certified B Corporation. A global movement comprised of organizations from over 40 countries and more than 100 industries, ‘B Corps’ are selected for their ability to meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.

SheEO founder to lead women’s only event

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June 18, 2015

Calgary, Canada – Dexterity Ventures Inc. (DVI) is presenting an event on empowering women entrepreneurs on Wednesday, June 24. ‘In Conversation with…Vicki Saunders’ is a women’s only event which will discuss the state of women’s entrepreneurship in Canada and the world.

Vicki Saunders, the event’s special guest, is the founder of SheEO, an organization which mentors, guides and accelerates women-led ventures in Canada. Saunders is a serial entrepreneur who has co-founded and run ventures in Toronto, Europe and in Silicon Valley. She has decided in this next stage of her career to support women investors and entrepreneurs by providing opportunities to connect and support one another.

API provides access to North American charity data

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May 7, 2015

Calgary, Canada – Dexterity Ventures Inc. (DVI) has released the newest version of the GIVE_api, which provides access to the information that DVI has gathered on more than 1.6 million charities across North America. The XML/JSON web service gives developers the ability to quickly add philanthropy into a web or mobile based application.

A free tool, developers can use the GIVE_api to facilitate giving and social good for their customers, employees, vendors, and partners. Users can search for, obtain information about, and give to the charity of their choice with our GIVE_api integration.

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May 05, 2015

The Place2Give Nepal Relief Fund, launched to help direct donations to organizations that have experience working with groups in Nepal and that are operating on the ground addressing the earthquake’s aftermath, is excited to offer donors the opportunity to amplify their generosity. Agencies involved with the Fund have announced that they are the beneficiaries of donation matching opportunities launched by their partner organisations. An example of this is the Rotary International Foundation which has pledged to match donations, up to $25,000, made to Shelterbox Canada through the end of the Nepal relief campaign.

Donations can be designated to support the relief fund directly through Place2Give.com

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April 30, 2015

Calgary, Canada – In response to the recent earthquake that struck Nepal on Sunday, Place2Give has launched the Nepal Relief Fund. The fund has been created to help direct donations to organizations that have experience working with groups in Nepal and are operating on the ground addressing the earthquake disaster.

“The organizations we have selected for the Place2Give Nepal Relief Fund have a proven track record during a time of crisis and in going about their day-to-day operations” says Gena Rotstein, CEO of Dexterity Ventures Inc., parent company of Place2Give.com and the Place2Give Foundation. “As always, there is the Red Cross. While the Red Cross has a strong history of disaster relief, if your goal as a donor is to see a direct impact, and you value the emotional connection around how your funds will be spent, there are other choices.”

Michael Shuman shares how to invest in companies that align with charitable goals

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April 2, 2015

Calgary, Canada – Dexterity Ventures Inc. (DVI), in partnership with REAP Calgary, present ‘In Conversation with Michael Shuman…’ a two-day event that focuses on how families with their assets managed under a foundation can grow their portfolio without offsetting their philanthropic efforts, featuring leading economist Michael Shuman.

The event, to be held on April 18-19 at the Hotel Arts in Calgary, Alberta, will bring together families and their advisors, whether they currently have a private foundation, if they are thinking of setting up a foundation, or are interested in how their personal investments can be effectively invested in values-aligned companies.

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March 25, 2015

Calgary, Canada – Dexterity Ventures Inc. (DVI) is excited to announce four new additions to the DVI team. The company has brought onboard a CMO, a Product Manager, a Developer, and an Office Assistant. This expansion is the result of the organization’s success and continued growth in North America’s B2B philanthropic technology sector.