Thanks to a philanthropic campaign led by two of the world's most financially blessed — Warren Buffet and Bill Gates — dozens of billionaires pledged recently to give at least half their fortunes to charity. According to estimates by Forbes...
In honour of Charity Village®’s anniversary celebrations, this month’s article will outline 15 points you should consider when developing your organization’s Fundraising Plan. Canada Revenue Agency’s Fundraising Guidance directs charities to fully disclose expenditures to revenue so you need to...
On a recent trip to New York City, my wife and I visited the Tenement Museum on Manhattan's Lower East Side. While the museum itself is fascinating, a sign at the admissions area was intriguing from a charity law perspective....
Leaving a bequest/legacy to a charity in your will can be an excellent way of supporting a cause that you care for or leaving a lasting legacy. Unfortunately, many bequests are not handled correctly or professionally and this may create...
What makes a successful fundraising committee? The simplest answer to your question is people who understand your organization’s priorities and enjoy asking for money! However, given those individuals are the exception and not the rule, let’s break it down specifically...
There's a bandwagon upon which many are jumping in the sector thanks to an ever growing belief that the market and all its magical accoutrements can unequivocally help organizations meet their diverse social challenges. This belief says that business can...
It probably comes as no surprise to many of you that online giving is growing. What may be surprising, however, is that the very wealthy (a reported 1% of donors that are responsible for 32% of nonprofits’ annual gifts) are...
It's an interesting time to be a philanthropist. On the one hand, the sector is slowly emerging from a debilitating economic downturn. On the other, opportunities for innovative and other promising solutions are giving organizations reason to hope for the...
What would be useful for us to know before we initiate a development audit for our organization? Don’t be intimidated by the "A" word! Auditing your development program can be an excellent way of taking a snapshot of your current...
Who doesn't love winning a prize? Think of a time you went to a carnival or event where prizes were abundant and all you had to do was outsmart or out-skill the challenge before you to get the coveted item...
