Fundraising Q&A: What should I include in my annual report?

This article reviews the purpose of the annual report and helps you decide what to put in it.

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?

Ten keys to working with corporations – without selling your soul

The work you do to find the right corporate partners can help make you a stronger, more creative, more focused organization — even before you receive the cheque.

Seven ideas to engage prospects

Providing prospects with a wide variety of engagement opportunities is critical to stemming leaks once they reach the cultivation stage of the development cycle.

Five characteristics of a healthy prospect pipeline

How do you know if your pipeline is healthy? We’ve identified certain core characteristics of a healthy prospect pipeline.

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.

Innovation meets tradition: The 2011 Humber Initiative on Philanthropy

The recent Humber Initiative on Philanthropy conference at the college’s Lakeshore Campus was an intensive day filled with informative sessions and thought-provoking speakers.

Benchmark study shows online’s strength

Web-based fundraising is coming of age. That’s the conclusion of the 2011 Convio Online Marketing Nonprofit Benchmark™ Study, which evaluated the fundraising results of nearly 600 nonprofits.

Downgrading: When asking for less gets you more

Why it might be a good idea to proactively "downgrade" monthly donors.

Achieving dramatic outcomes without core government funding at Alice Housing

Interview with Joanne Bernard, Executive Director of Alice Housing, an organization that provides safe second-stage housing and supportive counselling for women and children leaving domestic violence, after the organization was named as a Donner Award receipient.