A close friend of mine frequently makes significant gifts to her favourite causes. I sit on the board of a charity; how do I get her to support mine? Ask and you shall receive is a good place to start!...
What should my charity focus on over the summer to strengthen our fundraising program? July and August are good months to refocus your fundraising strategy so you can hit the ground running come the autumn. While June is often taken...
What should I include in our charity's annual report? While the name "annual report" seems self-explanatory, let me just clarify. Corporations (for-profit businesses) need to report to their shareholders annually and outline the preceding year's activities, whereas Canadian charities don't...
Our charity spends a lot of time and energy on special events that don't raise much money. How do we assess their effectiveness? Considering how exhausting special events can be, it's a good plan to evaluate your efforts. Generally speaking,...
I am wondering if you have any information on policies/procedures that should be in place for third party fundraising events that a non profit may enter into. Any info you could offer would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! First of all...
What should we know about recruiting an Advisory Board/Committee? The term "advisory board, council, committee or group" are all synonymous. Inviting influential individuals to provide expertise or to support the efficient management of an organization is a great idea but...
I am a board member of a nonprofit with registered charity status, and donations have fallen over the last 5 years and are $0 in the current year. The society portion of the organization continues to operate successfully. What are...
I am a board member of a nonprofit with registered charity status, and donations have fallen over the last 5 years and are $0 in the current year. The society portion of the organization continues to operate successfully. What are...
How do I count fundraising costs to determine the average per dollar raised? The average cost per dollar raised is a frequently asked question but the answer is less meaningful if you’re trying to compare dissimilar charities who have traditionally...
Last month's article wrapped up with the benefits of Strategic Planning. That list will have convinced your board and chief executive of the importance of this process! With increasing competition for limited funds, engaged volunteers and dedicated staff your charity...
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