Fundraising letter response rates

Boost your fundraising response rates by watching these five key statistics.

Getting them to give for tomorrow – today

How to attract donors to your planned giving program and ways to make the "ask".

Governance Q&A: The ethics of employees donating to employers

Board members donating to a charity is fine, but should this apply to employees as well? Would it be ethical to discipline an employee for refusing?

Where Teambuilding meets Philanthropy

This article offers some tips to consider when a team building event is organized with a philanthropic edge.

Do you need event cancellation insurance?

This article discusses the types of coverage event planners can secure with event planning insurance.

Governance Q&A: Is it ethical for a company to make a profit from a relationship with a charity?

An outline of the various relationships for-profit companies may have with nonprofits and charities, beyond a tax receipt.

The advantages of having your own photographer at your event

This article advises event organizers why it’s important to provide their own in-house photographer to capture their event.

Capital gains tax: The continuing fight

Thirty-four years ago a government worried about recessions and revenue streams saddled the Canadian public with a new tax. Charities, community organizations, and individuals have been paying ever since.

How to keep your annual fundraiser fresh every year

This article offers tips for event organizers and the communications team to keep the media buzz fresh around annual events

When is a Gift Really a Gift?

This article looks at different legal definitions of gifts.