For the sixth entry of our Funder Profiles series, we feature a federal government grants and contributions body that supports projects that strengthen the health and vitality for seniors throughout Canada - the New Horizons For Seniors Program.
As you gather with those you love for one final barbecue or trip to the beach, remember the true purpose of this important day is to acknowledge the incredible strength, resolve and accomplishments of the workers movement.
Technology has evolved at a dizzying pace these past few decades with the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as its latest chapter. How do you think AI is affecting the world of philanthropy and does it pose any impending threats or challenges?
Last year at this time we presented a few resolutions that one could adopt for the remaining six months of 2023 that would strengthen their charity’s fundraising efforts. Today we’re pleased to share with you another series of half-year resolutions that are certain will improve your fund development practices:
Establishing an ongoing two-way conversation with its donors is a crucial part of building a sustainable and passionate base of support for any charity. It enables an organization to learn about their donors’ interests, talents, connections and giving abilities so they may guide their supporters along their philanthropic journey. However, the task of initiating a meaningful and informative conversation can be an awkward and mysterious experience for many charities. In this article we present ten (10) fundamental questions that an organization can ask their donors to kick-start a compelling long-term discussion.
As valuable as volunteers are in the non-profit world, giving them roles for which they are not qualified nor interested can have disastrous results for charities and the people they serve. Moreover, grant-makers are often very cognisant of organizations who lack responsible volunteer management practices and this is frequently a reason why applications are denied. This entry explores three (3) effective practices that organizations can embrace to ensure that their volunteers remain their greatest resource.
Proven Fundraising Strategies for Community and Grassroots Organizations
