Writing planned giving policies: What and why

Why planned giving policies are important and how to write them.

Developing a business case

If you have ever pitched a project idea, you have likely been asked what the business case for the project is. Developing a business case is your opportunity to articulate what is in it for the organization.

Rules for charities that operate a related business

Competition for nonprofit funding is increasing all the time, and many organizations are turning to business ventures to generate additional revenue. While this has proved very successful for many, registered charities must walk a fine line with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

Government funding of the NFP sector: A year of trials and tribulations

A summary of the past year’s budget cuts and how organizations are dealing with them.

Rating and evaluating prospects: Whom do you ask for how much?

Grant application forms have a blank space where you fill in the amount requested. But when it comes to individual donors, we seem to think it is a different kettle of fish. It isn’t.

Tapping the philanthropic well

Principal fundraising truth: You go where money you think you can get is to be found in the greatest quantities and most of the time that means you look to the individual donor.

Parallel foundations: Does it make sense for your nonprofit to set up its own foundation?

You’d be hard-pressed to find a nonprofit organization that doesn’t spend an incredible amount of time focused on resource development. As a result, some organizations establish their own foundation – known as a “parallel foundation”.

Benefits and issues arising from a gift for endowment

Benefits and challenges of setting up an endowment fund for charity, as well as how to market these funds to your donors.

Endowment funds: An overview

An exploration of endowment funds, including different types and how they can benefit a charity.

Major gifts campaign checklist

A successful major gifts fundraising campaign is not magic. It is a straightforward, concise process of executing well-defined components arranged in a step-by-step progression.