The missing “P” in the marketing mix – strategic partnerships

We all know the famous four P’s of the marketing mix: Product, Place, Price and Promotion. Times have changed, our consumers and audiences have changed and the landscape in which we all operate has changed. With that, the marketing mix...

A five-step checklist to successfully pitch your nonprofit

I’ve been working with nonprofit leaders for over 10 years, and I always say that nonprofits need a vision, a roadmap, and funding to be successful. But what happens when you’re constantly struggling to get donations? It feels like you’re...

Millennials? Not just yet…

I’m writing this blog on an early-morning flight from Ottawa to Toronto. Today, I’m going to be a panelist at a joint CAGP-AFP luncheon and will be speaking to “How to Leverage the Boomer to Millennial Wealth Transfer”. I’ve been...

World Vision Canada Social Innovation Challenge creates long-term global impact

There’s a proverb in the Philippines that says: while the blanket is short, learn to bend. The saying teaches its listeners to make use of what they have. Such is the case with World Vision Canada. Founded in 1957 and...

Seven reasons your funding request was declined

You’ve put countless hours into writing multiple grants and proposals for your charitable organization. You’re sure that your project is worthy, and in fact, you know of several other organizations that have received funding for similar projects. So why was...

Five steps to maximize your strategic partnerships

Better together! There is a lot of talk about strategic partnerships and everyone seems to be on the bandwagon. For some it is a new flashy buzzword, while for others, they are looking to take it beyond traditional sponsorships. By...

Eight awesome strategies to convert volunteers into donors

An effective volunteer program is a truly incredible feat. Your supporters are coming to your nonprofit to donate their time. With the hustle and bustle of the world today, it’s amazing that people have any free time at all, and...

Ask an expert: How to plan and host successful events

For many a charity, a successful event can make or break fundraising objectives; and, more importantly, advance the organization’s cause. But for people who work outside the realm of the nonprofit sector – and even for some on the inside,...

Six steps to conquer The Evolution™: Social enterprise replacing charity

Social enterprise is replacing charity and that is great news! Given the space TACK10 Strategy works in and the audience reading this right now, I know that statement ruffles more than just a few feathers. Before getting too alarmed, understand...

What is AI and how can it help your nonprofit organization?

Think AI and you think about every science fiction scenario gone awry, but more and more stories about artificial intelligence and the opportunities it presents are popping up in the media. Perhaps you — or members of your board —...
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