Using donated services from graphic artists and printers

How to avoid pit-falls when using donations in-kind

Selecting your spokesperson

How to choose a spokesperson for your organization.

Election Action — What should non-profit groups do before/during/after an election?

Advice on how nonprofits should engage during election periods, including how to conduct contact with candidates

Communicating effectively

Tips for effective communication and active listening.

How the Nonprofit Sector Can Be Heard More Effectively

An overview of an effective approach to organizational communications, from a presentation given by Suzanne Hawkes at the Canadian Centre for Philanthropy’s 2001 Symposium

Run a mile with a column inch: how and why to write letters to the editor

Writing a letter to the editor is an effective and virtually cost-free way to draw attention to issues your organization represents.

Sector leaders consider how to tell our story

The Canadian Centre for Philanthropy’s (CCP) 7th Annual Symposium had the them of “Telling Our Story: Communicating the value of philanthropy and the voluntary sector.” The events’ speakers focused on two key messages: know your story and tell it.

Organizing a Craft Fair

How to organize, budget and host a craft fair