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...
Nestled amongst the lush greenery of Langley, British Columbia, the Langley Senior Resources Society has spent the last 30 years offering services that help the elderly maintain their independence. Then, in 2009, the centre's contract for outreach programs – which included...
As fundraising professionals, we all know that we need to thank our donors. What most of us don’t realize is that our donors already know what kind of thanks, beyond a standard acknowledgement, would be most meaningful. The best thank...
When you’re a $13-billion enterprise spread out over 100 offices across Alberta, not all of your 8,800 employees are going to agree on everything. They’ll bring different lunches to work each day. Some will wear suits, while others will don...
How do we reconnect with donors who have stopped giving? “Lapsed” donors, as they are often called, are one of your first lines of defence when realigning your fundraising efforts. They are individuals who have made a commitment to your...
