Why run when you can walk? The evolution of walkathons

Using a walk for the dual goals of generating awareness and raising money has become a strategic choice for many charitable organizations. But is the competition too much?

Picture perfect: 10 tips for taking great photos

Photography is one of the areas where program staff and volunteers can use their creativity to enhance the organization’s communications materials. Here are a few tips to help you along the way.

Fundraising Q&A: How effective are your special events?

This article provides a checklist to help you conduct a comprehensive evaluation of your special event.

Fundraising Q&A: Risk management for third-party fundraising

This article provides a comprehensive reference list of policies and procedures that should be put in place when working with third-party fundraisers.

Governance Q&A: Last minute event changes

If an event is cancelled or greatly scaled back at the last minute, due to circumstances beyond our control, what do we do about our vendors and sponsors?

The Hadassah-WIZO Bazaar: A fundraising case study

It is the end of an era. After 84 years of running Toronto’s annual shopping extravaganza, drawing thousands of bargain hunters from every corner of the city, the Hadassah-WIZO Bazaar has called it quits.

Hosting a successful conference: An exhibitor’s point of view

How to host a successful conference: tips and tools.

The ubiquitous charitable golf tourney: Hole-in-one or vicious slice?

While thousands of Canadians hack away in frustration at those little white golf balls – all in the name of a good cause – the question remains: is the ubiquitous charity golf tourney worth the effort nonprofits put into them?

When to pull the plug on a special event

A list of suggested criteria for cancelling an event

Assessing the security needs for your event

Determining if security is needed at an event