Just as each one of us faces the challenge of balancing our financial obligations today while preparing for the uncertainty of tomorrow, charities experience a similar destiny. Today, in Canada, over 75,000 registered charities compete for some $3.2 billion donated...
One of the biggest challenges of accessing grants from foundations is identifying the priorities of that particular foundation and evaluating your shared values and objectives. Sam Aylesworth, executive director of the Calgary Foundation, recently discussed the changing role of charitable...
According to a recent poll conducted by Gallup Canada and commissioned by the mutual fund company, Investors Group, boomers are expected to spend their substantial investment pool wisely by paying off their debts and making investments rather than frittering it...
Potential donors often wrestle with a variety of objectives that don't always work well together. Your wish to donate to a favourite charity may be dampened by impending taxes … or by a feeling that the gift may be perceived...
"Without research, you'll take up a huge amount of time and effort with very disappointing results," says Nina Kaiden Wright, president of Arts and Communications, a consultancy specializing in arts sponsorships. "Research is the essence and the heart of everything...
Considering a lottery as a fundraiser? Think carefully, says lottery consultant Tim Rayner. Although lotteries have done well in Western Canada, the first major charitable lottery in Ontario was launched only four years ago. The Children's Hospital in Ottawa and...
As part of its R&D 2000 initiative, United Way of Canada/Centraide Canada has identified the need to "rebrand" itself in the eyes of current and prospective donors across Canada. This involves developing a "brand print" for United Way which represents...
It's Spring. What could be more attractive than a beautiful day on manicured green, playing golf while helping to raise money for a good cause? That is exactly why there are approximately 50,000 charity golf tournaments held throughout Canada each...
There are many reasons why fundraisers should consider acting as an estate trustee or an attorney under a Power of Attorney only in the rarest of occasions. Firstly, in such situations, the fundraiser becomes subject to the legal duties of...
The business of community organization is doing good. The work they do makes a significant difference in the lives of people and communities served. Effective management and the wise use of limited resources are essential to the success of any...
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