Charities and nonprofits are getting better at reaching out to the public via TV ads, radio spots, lotteries, newsletters and the like. But is it all getting too overwhelming for John Q. Canuck, and is there a limit to his generosity?
It’s critical to understand what hidden costs might accompany fundraising campaigns and it’s best to discover them before you go over budget and risk losing the confidence of your board and donors.
How do businesses and organizations that come under intense press scrutiny, from the smallest organizational gaffes to full-blown Enron-esque disasters, deal with a tarnished reputation and negative public opinion? According to the experts, it’s all about proactive communication plans.
According to recent Ipsos Reid statistics, around 80% of Canadians give to charity every year. That means close to 25 million of us make some sort of philanthropic gesture per annum. It’s an incredible stat.
The Global Microcredit Summit is being billed as a watershed event for the microcredit community and will have ramifications for hundreds of millions of people over the next decade. So why might this summit be one of the seminal moments in world history?
The executive director (ED) is the fulcrum between day-to-day management of the office and the board of directors. It’s a unique and rewarding position, but according to many who occupy it, it’s also a lonely one.
Whenever policy is made, or is slated to come down the pike, it affects the greater social landscape, and by extension, the charitable infrastructure. But do voluntary sector organizations really understand how to jump into these policy discussions effectively and make their positions and feedback known?
Canada’s voluntary sector is as diversified as it is ubiquitous. Yet most nonprofit organizations share a common objective: the need to engage in an ongoing, mutual dialogue with government to help shape and influence public policy.
While most people can enjoy gaming responsibly, there is mounting evidence and concern that the activity is impacting Canadian society in harmful ways. Ironic then that many charitable organizations rely on gambling revenue for their causes.
Although Canada is a country of tolerance, opportunity, and world-famous politesse, for new immigrants it can be a minefield of cultural unknowns, indecipherable mores and baffling bureaucracy. Nonprofits play a crucial role in helping newcomers adapt to and settle in Canada.
