Deconstructing Philanthropy: The fossilized newsletter?

Is there still a place for print in 2012? Does your full-colour glossy mailer get read from cover to cover or tossed in the blue bin with barely a glance?

Philanthropy from the throne

Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles and the rest of the Royal Family are not just about pomp and pageantry. They’re also quite charitable.

Fundraising Q&A: Helping your board to fundraise

Help your board become more effective in their fundraising.

Report redux: Annual reports get a facelift

These organizations are shaking up the world of annual reports.

Governance Q&A: Asking board members to give

Given how much time board members give to their charity, is it ethical to also expect them to donate? Jane Garthson explains why it’s not only ethical, it’s necessary.

Mobile: The next tech game-changer

It’s predicted that by 2014, mobile will be the preferred way of accessing the internet. Is your organization prepared for the shift to mobile browsing? Check out these tips for success.

Foundations: The inside scoop

One of our readers recently asked us “What actually happens to a grant proposal once it’s submitted to a foundation?” We went right to the source and spoke with three funders who gave us a crash course in foundation fundamentals.

Survey Says: CharityVillage unpacks findings from the 2010 CSGVP

The 2010 edition of the Canadian Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating was released by Statistics Canada. Do you know which province leads the country in charitable giving? Which demographic cohort volunteers the most? What do the numbers mean?