Ida believes that the importance of charitable giving is not only doing something that counts and makes a difference, but also leaves a lasting impact.
Financial Professional Dedicated to Charitable Giving That Leaves a Lasting Impact
Ida Tilis embraces the spirit of philanthropy. She is dedicated to providing and encouraging philanthropic contributions. Following many years of volunteer service to her community, Ida has decided to offer her support to numerous charitable organizations. Her commitment to making a meaningful contribution has been a driving force for her inspiring efforts and support of organizations. Ida has generously worked as a volunteer in support of Na'amat Canada and their advocacy services. She has acted as a host for a disabled Israeli war veteran on behalf of Beit Halochem Canada. As a member of the Jewish Russian Community Centre, Ida has participated in organizing many special fund raising events including gala evenings.
Ida had the privilege of participating as a Member at Large and as the Outreach Chair for Woman for the Woman's Campaign and Advocacy organized by the UJA Federation of Greater Toronto Area.
Additionally, in 2001, she travelled to Chicago to take part in the United Jewish Communities General Assembly that provided her with an opportunity to socialize with thousands of participants from around the world and hear presentations from world renowned writers, scholars and political figures. For the past couple of years, Ida has been a Committee Member for the star-studded gala, Stars of the 21st Century. This gala event, presented by the Koffler Centre, brings together some of the world's most talented ballet dancers to perform a program of classical and contemporary works.
Ida began her career in the life insurance industry in 1980 as a sales representative working for one of major Assurance Co. in Canada.
Her dedication and commitment produced positive results. Within eighteen months, she became the top new producer.
In 1984, she established an independent brokerage, Tilis Insurance and Financial Services Inc., offering a complete line of insurance and financial services.
In 1992, she began to focus her expertise in the areas of financial and estate planning, and later became licensed as a mutual funds dealer.
For Ida, her philanthropic endeavours and volunteer contributions provided her with an opportunity to meet people and feel a part of a new community.
She was a newcomer to Canada, emigrating from Israel in 1977, originally from Latvia .
Her education and professional training was in mechanical engineering and economics.
Ida, like many newcomers to Canada, had to overcome the challenges of changing professions while learning new languages and adapting to a new social system.
She discovered that by making a contribution as a volunteer, her journey was enriched by the good friends she met along the way who offered encouragement and support.
Ida advises her clients that there are many charitable gift options and associated tax benefits that clients can consider when donating to a charity.
Gift options can include the gifts of life insurance, annuities, marketable securities and trusts that may be part of her client's financial and estate plans.
Making a contribution of life insurance can be an excellent means of making a significant charitable contribution.
A gift of life insurance can provide the charity with a substantial gift with minimal cost to the policyholder, and both may benefit from the tax rules that apply to gifts of life insurance.
Ida's professional expertise and volunteer experiences have provided her an opportunity to meet others who share her commitment to give something back, and to find a way to contribute that will be meaningful and make a difference.
Ida believes that the importance of charitable giving is not only doing something that counts and makes a difference, but also leaves a lasting impact.