In naming 2012 as the United Nations’ Year of Co-operatives, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said, “Co-operatives are a reminder to the international community that it is possible to pursue both economic viability and social responsibility.” In recognition of the Year...
Want to make a donation and get a tax credit for 2012? Under current rules, you need to get your money to your favourite charity by 11:59 pm on December 31 to qualify for a tax deduction for this year....
As the temperature approaches winter lows, hundreds of thousands of men across Canada are donning a cozy upper lip accessory — the moustache. November in Canada, as in many countries around the world, has become synonymous with Movember, the global...
Just about every business or fundraising book you pick up, workshop you attend, or professional you seek advice from, will tell you that you need a plan and show you how to build one. And so you should – no...
Editor’s Note: CharityVillage is pleased to be a media sponsor for the Social Finance Forum taking place in Toronto this month. Benita Aalto will be attending and sharing her thoughts and insights with CharityVillage readers. Below are her initial musings...
My dad was very frugal and it would mortify me as a kid when he would proudly announce that he bought his shirts and suits – and, eww, shoes! – from Goodwill and Salvation Army charity shops. Buried at the...
For nonprofit organizations, it’s major (or planned) donors that contribute significant revenues. Securing a major donor, however, often requires stewardship through the donor pyramid, which in turn, requires loyalty. Loyalty is important because it is a major contributing factor to...
Halloween is an ancient tradition that has today become a multi-billion dollar industry – and it’s only growing. More than two-thirds of Canadians celebrate the holiday, and this year families with children plan to spend an average of $75 on...
Last month we looked at how to renew lapsed donors and I said stay tuned for more information on how to re-engage monthly supporters. That said, these donors are less likely to lapse than annual donors and usually have contributed...
As the mission-driven sector in Canada continues to grow, so does the need for young innovators and leaders who can confidently carry it forward. Stepping up to fill what has become a prominent educational gap in a country that prides...
