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
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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

Five Important Variables Affecting Funding Decisions By Private Foundations

Five Important Variables Affecting Funding Decisions By Private Foundations

Identifying which foundations may support your charity and its work can be an overwhelming and frustrating experience for those who are new to the process. In this Sustainable Solutions Blog entry, we explore five (5) variables that we should monitor to assess which private foundations are most likely to support our charity’s programs, capital projects and other initiatives.

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10 Questions Every Charity Should Ask When Stewarding Relations with Their Donors

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10 Questions Every Charity Should Ask When Stewarding Relations with Their Donors

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.

Three (3) Questions Every Charity Should Ask Themselves Before Getting Serious About Fundraising

Three (3) Questions Every Charity Should Ask Themselves Before Getting Serious About Fundraising

For the first time in their existence, many charities are suddenly getting serious about fundraising since their survival in the post-pandemic world demands it. Here are three (3) questions every organization should ponder prior to engaging in that endeavour.

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How The Current Stage Of The Pandemic Is Affecting Philanthropy

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How The Current Stage Of The Pandemic Is Affecting Philanthropy

As the Covid-19 pandemic evolves, its effects on various aspects of society including fundraising and charitable giving have also changed. In this entry, we explore seven (7) ways that the current phase of the pandemic has impacted how donors support their favourite charities.

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Community Foundations: Four (4) Great Things That Make Them A Dark Horse Among Grant-Makers

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Community Foundations: Four (4) Great Things That Make Them A Dark Horse Among Grant-Makers

ComCommunity foundations are often overlooked as primary sources of funding by organizations during grant-seeking campaigns. Yet here are four (4) reasons why groups should view them as an invaluable resource in their quest for funds to create meaningful change in their communities.munity foundations are

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Grant Writing Tip #6: Four (4) Organizational Qualifications You Should Highlight In Every Grant Proposal

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Grant Writing Tip #6: Four (4) Organizational Qualifications You Should Highlight In Every Grant Proposal

Much like a job applicant strives to impress potential employers with their qualifications on their resumes, charities aim to entice grant-makers with their organizational attributes when submitting funding proposals. In this entry we explore four (4) qualifications every organization should highlight when seeking grants for their projects from funding sources.

 
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Proven Fundraising Strategies for Community and Grassroots Organizations