Walk the streets of any major Canadian city and you may start humming the My Fair Lady tune I've grown accustomed to your face. I'm talking about street canvassers, ubiquitous mainstays of our streets, particularly when the sun is out...
How do I count fundraising costs to determine the average per dollar raised? The average cost per dollar raised is a frequently asked question but the answer is less meaningful if you’re trying to compare dissimilar charities who have traditionally...
Despite still being very much in recovery-mode from the economic turn-down, research reveals that a surprising 66% of donors could be inspired to give more generously this year. But, they have some specific requests from the nonprofits they support. The...
Last month's article wrapped up with the benefits of Strategic Planning. That list will have convinced your board and chief executive of the importance of this process! With increasing competition for limited funds, engaged volunteers and dedicated staff your charity...
More and more, the area of gift planning is becoming an important fundraising activity with Canadian charities. It allows donors to consider leaving a gift today and later in life, along with the tax implications of those gifts. Whether you...
Ever wondered whether getting your CFRE designation is really worth it? Or if taking multiple courses in volunteer management really prepares you for the nonprofit realm? Many youth looking at the charitable sector as grounds for future careers do. And...
According to a recent survey1, online giving in 2009 grew significantly more than other revenue generation activities. In 2010, more nonprofits will engage in online fundraising than ever before, and they expect it to be their largest net growth area....
This fall, don't think about your fundraising. Seriously. I hear you already. "But Jen, we raise most of our money in fall and early winter." "But, but Jen, we always do our donor acquisition in the fall." "But, but, but...
When our local radio station announced a $50,000 give-away for one lucky nonprofit, based on listener votes, the nonprofit community sprang into action. What do we have to lose, they asked? Well, there might actually be more to lose, and...
Can you elaborate on last month's article and help me understand the relationship between the fundraising plan and strategic plan? In an article entitled "How Fundraising Flows from Strategic Planning" it states: "The key to raising money is control, which...
