Jillian Kilfoil
Faces of A Vibrant CommunityIt’s not about us, it’s about working together and helping our clients find their own power. The less visible we are, the more we can raise them up – and the community as a whole.
Making a difference
We’re only as strong as the communities that support us. That’s why we’re passionate about creating a meaningful and sustainable impact on the places where we live and work. Our support spans fundraising and volunteering efforts through our Foundation, our Vibrant Communities initiative, and more. Through our focused, purpose-driven efforts, we aim to make a difference—one relationship at a time.
The Doane Grant Thornton Foundation
Established to help us organize the collective efforts and significant contributions of our people across Canada, the Doane Grant Thornton Foundation provides additional financial support for local, national, and international causes that resonate with our people.
- Our Greater Purpose Program allocates a percentage of Doane Grant Thornton’s annual net fees for donation back into our communities with the ultimate decision of which charities to support being made by our people.
- Our Matching Program amplifies the effect of our people’s fundraising efforts by matching up to $2,500 to support local community initiatives.
- Each year, we recognize colleagues who make significant or sustained contributions to charitable organizations or not-for-profits in their community through the CEO Community Service Awards.
Learn more in our Impact Report.
Vibrant Communities
In select communities across Canada, our Vibrant Communities initiative brings together a cross-section of local leaders and changemakers. We act as a convener, connector, and catalyst for local change. Over weeks of careful consultation culminating in an immersive, full-day experience, our people work with community members to dream big and discuss what makes their hometown great, and how can they make it even better.
In 2026, Vibrant Communities heads to:
- Annapolis Valley, NS
- Kitchener-Waterloo, ON
- Markham, ON
- Saint John, NB
- Victoria, BC (Campus Edition)
Faces of a Vibrant Community
Alan Brown
Faces of A Vibrant CommunityMany staff have become world class leaders, paying it forward and demonstrating what an engaging and inspirational impact Camp Gencheff has had on communities across PEI and North America.
Phil Ferraro
Faces of A Vibrant CommunityFrom forging strong community connections to revitalizing farming culture in the city, the PEI Legacy Garden demonstrates what can happen when a passion for planting meets a thriving and committed community.