The giving (r)evolution

There’s a palpable evolution that’s affecting how we give, what we give, who gives and what we expect in return. It’s a topic that will be addressed in an upcoming event on November 16th hosted by Social Venture Partners Toronto (SVP Toronto). Titled Toronto’s Changing Face of Philanthropy, speakers will include Aditya Jha, Helen Burstyn and Salah Bachir.

The Giving (R)evolution

A profile of the event Toronto’s Changing Face of Philanthropy.

Face Time: What’s in it for you?

Walk the streets of any major Canadian city and you may start humming the My Fair Lady tune I’ve grown accustomed to your face. I’m talking about street canvassers, ubiquitous mainstays of our streets, particularly when the sun is out and our boots are still buried deep inside our closets. Chances are you’ve even walked by a canvasser today, with clipboard in hand, a smile on his face and a welcoming offer to chat.

Face Time: What’s in it for you?

Street canvassing — along with other face-to-face canvassing that includes door-to-door and malls — can significantly increase a charity’s roster of monthly donors. In other words, it’s a vital component of their fundraising strategy.

Fundraising Q&A: How to count fundraising costs

This article outlines how to count your charity's fundraising costs in line with Canada Revenue Agency regulations.

Fundraising Q&A: The art of strategic planning

This article discusses how to do strategic planning and what mistakes to avoid.

Your planned giving program was approved – now what?

More and more, the area of gift planning is becoming an important fundraising activity with Canadian charities. It allows donors to consider leaving a gift today and later in life, along with the tax implications of those gifts. Whether you are thinking of starting a Planned Giving program or have recently implemented a new program, the following considerations will be key in ensuring its future success.

New research shows dos and don’ts of fundraising

What will inspire Canadian donors to give more in 2010 and what’s making them stop giving.

Accreditation nation

Is getting accredited necessary to a career in fundraising?