People First
Honour Our Fallen On Remembrance Day 2024

Be sure to honour our fallen heroes this Remembrance Day by wearing a poppy and thanking the Veterans in our lives.

Honour Our Fallen On Remembrance Day 2024
board fundraising, board members, fundraising, Giving Tuesday
People First
3 Ways To Get Your Board Members Involved In ...

Encouraging board members to play a fundraising role is an uphill battle for charities of all types and sizes. The good news is that Giving Tuesday offers us a unique opportunity to increase our boards’ enthusiasm on all matters related to fundraising.

3 Ways To Get Your Board Members Involved In Fundraising On Giving Tuesday
funders, foundations, funding
People First
Funder Profiles #7: The J.W. McConnell Family ...

Since our goal with Funder Profiles is to keep you informed of Canada’s greatest change-making funding bodies, it’s prudent that we feature one of Canada’s largest, oldest and most progressive private foundations.

Funder Profiles #7: The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation
board members, charities, Executive Director
People First
Sometimes A Change Of Scenery Is Just What The ...

Sometimes when an Executive Director is no longer taken seriously by her or his board, and complacency is the predominant emotion, a change in leadership might be the silver bullet for all parties.

Sometimes A Change Of Scenery Is Just What The Doctor Ordered
fundraising, fundraising campaigns
People First
FUNDRAISING DOs & DON'Ts #12

Many months have lapsed since our last FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts entry. So it’s only rational to resume the series with some straight-forward advice regarding the management of special fundraising campaigns. 

FUNDRAISING DOs & DON'Ts #12

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More Half-Year Resolutions That Will Improve Your Fundraising

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More Half-Year Resolutions That Will Improve Your Fundraising

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:

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FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts #11

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FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts #11

In this chapter of “FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts”, we will look at a handful of ways how Mother’s Day can strengthen your charity’s fundraising capacity.

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FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts #8

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FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts #8

With Giving Tuesday a single week away, for this week’s FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts I thought it would be appropriate to suggest a couple of quick important fundraising rules that your organization should observe to ensure the success of its campaign.

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Five (5) Fundraising Volunteer Roles For People Who Hate Asking

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Five (5) Fundraising Volunteer Roles For People Who Hate Asking

Want to help your charity with fundraising, but you hate asking others for money? Good news! Here are five (5) ways you can significantly strengthen your non-profit’s fundraising activities that involve zero soliciting for funding,

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FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts #6

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FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts #6

Peer-to-peer appeals have become a staple fundraising method for many charities since the advent of social media.  For this week’s “FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts” we raise a couple of crucial points we must remember if we want to make peer-to-peer a part of our fund development strategies.

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FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts #4

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FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts #4

Choosing the right person to request donations can make or break an organization’s fundraising campaign.  In this week’s segment of FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts, we suggest who you should and should not appoint as your charity’s “asker”.

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INTRODUCING OUR NEW WEEKLY FEATURE: FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts

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INTRODUCING OUR NEW WEEKLY FEATURE: FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts

We are thrilled to introduce a catchy new weekly feature in our Sustainable Solutions Blog: “FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts”. Each week, we will acquaint you with practices, methods and approaches that your charity, church, club or community group should absolutely embrace and avoid as a part of its fundraising plans. For our inaugural entry, we will discuss a pair of vital points regarding every charity’s donor relations strategies.

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3 FUNDRAISING "HALF-YEAR" RESOLUTIONS THAT YOU SHOULD MAKE & PURSUE THIS SUMMER

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3 FUNDRAISING "HALF-YEAR" RESOLUTIONS THAT YOU SHOULD MAKE & PURSUE THIS SUMMER

Have you failed to keep your New Year’s fundraising resolution? Fear not, for the arrival of summer offers us a unique opportunity to recommit to them for the balance of the year. In this Sustainable Solutions Blog entry, we explore three (3) fundraising resolutions that you should pursue between July and December.

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FIVE (5) THINGS WE MUST RESPECT WHEN GETTING OUR BOARD INVOLVED IN FUNDRAISING

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FIVE (5) THINGS WE MUST RESPECT WHEN GETTING OUR BOARD INVOLVED IN FUNDRAISING

As challenging as getting board members involved in fundraising can be, sometimes it is the charity’s fault for failing to achieve this objective. Here are five (5) important variables every charity must consider when encouraging their board to assume a more active fundraising role.

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"The Everyday Philanthropist" By Dan Pallotta Will Change How Many View Fundraising!

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"The Everyday Philanthropist" By Dan Pallotta Will Change How Many View Fundraising!

Struggling to get your boards and volunteers more involved in your charity’s fundraising activities? Read “The Everyday Philanthropist” by Dan Pallotta and learn how you can change the way your organization sees fundraising.

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EFFECTIVE STEWARDSHIP STRATEGIES TAKE TIME TO DEVELOP – NEVER RUSH IT!

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EFFECTIVE STEWARDSHIP STRATEGIES TAKE TIME TO DEVELOP – NEVER RUSH IT!

Establishing a robust donor stewardship strategy is a major part of a charity's sustainable fundraising plan and requires years to develop. However, rushing it can have devastating consequences for your organization's donor base.

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IS EXPECTING 100% OF A CHARITY’S BOARD TO DONATE REALISTIC?

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IS EXPECTING 100% OF A CHARITY’S BOARD TO DONATE REALISTIC?

Boards with high giving rates are a sign of a healthy and sustainable fundraising strategy. Yet is it realistic or necessary that all board members donate personally to their organization? In this blog entry we explore various ways that charities can generate greater personal gifts from its board members even if some choose not to donate.

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Early Bird Registration For Our New Virtual Donor Stewardship Boot Camp Opens January 22nd, 2023!

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Early Bird Registration For Our New Virtual Donor Stewardship Boot Camp Opens January 22nd, 2023!

We are thrilled to announce that Early Bird Registration for our Donor Stewardship Boot Camp opens January 22nd, 2023. Hope you can join us to discover the key to your organization’s future sustainability!

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When Celebrating, Do It With Purpose!

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When Celebrating, Do It With Purpose!

Whenever there is a cause for celebration like the Yuletide Season, birthdays, successful fundraising campaigns or grant approvals, don’t view it simply as a chance to wine, dine and be merry.  Celebrate with a purpose and use the momentum to accelerate the pursuit of your organization’s mission.

 
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