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People First
Charities Need A New Narrative (Because The Old ...

If we expect charities to play a larger role in resolving many of the problems affecting our world, they must create a new narrative that combats negative stereotypes about promotes the attributes of the non-profit sector.

Charities Need A New Narrative (Because The Old One Isn’t Working)
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People First
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY 2025!!

For this Valentine’s Day, May we humbly suggest that you donate to your special someone’s favourite charity rather than buy them a gift, and advance the peace and unity the world urgently needs.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY 2025!!
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People First
Four Reasons Why Monthly Giving Is A Great ...

When considering new fundraising activities for your organization in 2025, we are please to share four (4) reasons why monthly giving is the ideal choice.

Four Reasons Why Monthly Giving Is A Great Option For Donors
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People First
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2025!

On behalf of People First Fundraising Solutions, I want to wish each of you great health and tremendous prosperity in 2025.

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2025!
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People First
Giving Tuesday Is A Fabulous Opportunity To ...

Giving Tuesday is not simply a time to raise money. It is a splendid opportunity to educate your donors about how reasonable overhead spending is absolutely crucial to ensure that your charity’s programs create real positive change in your community.

Giving Tuesday Is A Fabulous Opportunity To Dispel The Overhead Myth
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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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Snobbery Towards Small Charities Is Exhausting!

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Snobbery Towards Small Charities Is Exhausting!

Unfortunately there are some in the fundraising profession who look down there noses at small charities. Many of these “Born on third base but act like they hit a triple” people don’t realize the tremendous levels of fortitude and resolve that are required to guide these organizations during their early years.

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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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FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts #3

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FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts #3

Maintaining accurate and up-to-date donor records is an integral piece of every charity’s fund development infrastructure, and the third installment of “FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts” speaks about its importance.

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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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WOW!! SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS NAMED #17 BEST CHARITY BLOG ON FEEDSPOT

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WOW!! SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS NAMED #17 BEST CHARITY BLOG ON FEEDSPOT

Holy cow!  On Thursday on this week, I received a notification in our Twitter account that our Sustainable Solutions Blog was just named number 17 on Feedspot.com’s “35 Best Canadian Charity Blogs and Websites” in 2023!!

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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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HAPPY CANADA DAY 2023!

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HAPPY CANADA DAY 2023!

As we celebrate this Canada Day, please take a moment to reflect on how we can redress and resolve the wrongdoings committed in our history so we may all move forward and thrive as a nation.

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FAILED TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF GOOD CRISIS DURING COVID? HERE’S HOW YOU CAN MAKE UP FOR IT

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FAILED TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF GOOD CRISIS DURING COVID? HERE’S HOW YOU CAN MAKE UP FOR IT

Are you afraid that your charity wasted wasted a grand opportunity to strengthen your relationships with your donors and volunteers during the pandemic?  Fear not, as it is still possible if you keep these important points in mind. 

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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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Proven Fundraising Strategies for Community and Grassroots Organizations