Keeping track of what really happened

Event organizers need to do a better job at measuring and reporting the results of programs to their business sponsors.

So you think you need a consultant

When and why to hire a fundraising consultant

Securing a win-win agreement with the right business partner

There are three key periods in designing effective sponsorship relationships that last well beyond the initial cheque presentation. Here’s a checklist for event organizers covering proven activities that will help secure a win-win agreement with the right business sponsor.

What accounting standards support ethical fundraising?

A list of accounting standards that support ethical fundraising.

The argument against paying development professionals based upon the amount of funds raised

An article arguing against paying development professionals based upon the amount of funds raised.

Improper issuance of charitable receipts

There are many situations in which charitable receipts may be improperly issued. Here is a brief summary of some of the more common instances of the improper issuance of charitable receipts.

Startling Research: Donors want information, not recognition

Throw away those pewter pins and plaques and get out your phone books. New research shows that donors don’t want formal recognition, just information.

Thirteen reasons we love direct marketing

Direct marketing is: “An interactive system of marketing which uses one or more advertising media to effect a measurable response and/or transaction at any location.”

Purging your house list

Size counts! The bigger it is, the better it is! That’s your house mailing list I’m talking about, but the statement is true only up to a point. Your list might be too big!

What’s in a name, when it belongs to a nonprofit?

Results of a US report exploring the legalities of cause-related marketing and commercial/nonprofit product advertisements.