Fundraising Q&A: The Canada Revenue Agency’s Guidance on Fundraising

What do I need to know about Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)'s new Guidance on Fundraising? That's an excellent question for all of us to ask...even with 20+ years in the profession! Go to the CRA website to find the new...

Fundraising Q&A: Are our charitable tax receipts incomplete?

What do you mean our charitable tax receipts are incomplete? We’ve been using the same ones for the last 20 years! I won’t pretend to be the authority on tax receipting. I’d prefer to leave that up to Canada Revenue...

Fundraising Q&A: What to do after accepting emergency grant funding

We've reached the end of our rope. One of our funders has extended a grant to ensure we survive this year, but how do we prove to them (and others) that we're a viable organization? Ouch...that's a really hard question...

Fundraising Q&A: How to get your board to fundraise

How can I get my board more involved in fundraising? This is an excellent question that I'm frequently asked by staff members. One of the main reasons I encourage you to share these monthly articles with your board is because...

Fundraising Q&A: Building donor relationships

You mean I have to talk to them?! This question came up in a discussion about cultivating donors and prospects. Last month, our inaugural Fundraising Q & A focused on advice for tough times. We explored a variety of options...

Fundraising Q&A: Does the recession call for a bucket or an umbrella?

As a fundraiser during this "economic downpour", I have $5 to invest...should I buy a "bucket" or an "umbrella" to weather the storm? We are starting this new Fundraising Q & A during challenging times and I liked this thought...