Deepening Our Commitment to Philanthropy: Announcing the Hussey Philanthropic Fund

The vision of Hussey Philanthropic Consulting (HPC) is a world where philanthropy is the dominant force for creating positive change in the world.

That’s why the team at HPC is proud to announce the creation of the Hussey Philanthropic Fund in partnership with the Kitchener Waterloo Community Foundation (KWCF). The fund will allow HPC to have a local, long-term impact on the region that has been its home for more than 30 years.

“Waterloo Region is home.”

When asked about his motivation for starting the Hussey Philanthropic Fund, managing partner Daniel Hussey talked about the importance of giving back to the place he calls home. “Waterloo Region is home for my family, and it’s home for our family business, Hussey Philanthropic Consulting (formerly Wayne Hussey Consulting Inc.). When I thought about giving back, I wanted to ensure our impact would make the Waterloo Region a better place for generations to come.”

The inspiration for the fund came from both Daniel’s father, Wayne Hussey, who instilled a passion for philanthropy in his son, and from his grandfather, an accountant by trade, who taught Daniel about the concept of compound interest. “I wanted to create a corporate philanthropic program that both I and the business can contribute to every year,” Daniel said. “As we succeed and grow as a company, we can add to our fund and increase our ‘compound impact’ in Waterloo Region.” 

A Philanthropic Partnership

The Kitchener Waterloo Community Foundation is a leading community-building organization in Waterloo Region, holding over $133 million in total assets under management. The Foundation is committed to “enabling social capital and developing creative, forward-thinking, innovative solutions for place-based philanthropy,” making it an ideal partner for HPC. In 2021 alone, KWCF approved grants of over $4.7 Million to local charities and nonprofits and committed $6 Million to impact investments. 

When asked why he chose KWCF for the Hussey Philanthropic Fund, Daniel said, “In meeting with the team at KWCF and learning about the different fund types, it became clear this was an excellent long-term option for our philanthropic strategy. They were able to provide all the information I needed, answer any questions I had, make it simple to set up our fund and start contributing to it right away. We look forward to working with KWCF for years to come.”

The Business of Generosity and Kindness

Hussey Philanthropic Consulting has been in the business of generosity and  kindness for three decades. As experts in helping charities achieve their transformational vision through large-scale fundraising campaigns, the team at HPC has raised over $4 billion for more than 1,000 clients, including facilitating the largest gift in Canadian philanthropic history to the Art Gallery of Ontario.

HPC works with boards and executive directors to change fundraising from an uncomfortable “sales” process to a streamlined system that achieves fundraising goals and builds meaningful donor relationships. The firm tailors its fundraising products and services to meet the unique needs of each client. Service offerings include transformational fundraising campaigns, strategic planning, donor data strategy, potential donor research, foundation management and corporate giving.

“We help charities define a transformational vision and tell their story, so it doesn’t feel like a pitch or business proposal. It’s about creating an emotional experience that connects with donors and captures their hearts,” said Daniel.

“At Hussey Philanthropic Consulting, we believe there is nothing purer in humanity than the voluntary transfer of wealth, and we are passionate about helping charities reach the right donors so they can make a difference together.”

Hussey Philanthropic Consulting envisions a world where philanthropy is the dominant force for creating positive change and is excited to play a larger role in making it happen through the Hussey Philanthropic Fund.