Why Track? It’s a familiar refrain, “I’m too busy with my fundraising activities to make notes about my donor interactions!” or “It would take hours out of my week if I had to record everything I do!” Too often fundraisers...
When Bell Canada decided to throw its hat in the ring as a potential sponsor of the 2010 Olympics, it faced stiff competition. In its aim to top the list, and with the bid book of the Vancouver Organizing Committee...
Policies Polices are simply a list of dos and don’ts that your organization (staff and volunteers) will adhere to. Written policies need to be in place at the outset of the establishment of a planned giving program, to guide and...
“What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” The famous plea by Juliet to her ill-fated lover bears timeless implications. With a giant sweep of her golden locks and with...
When do we need security at an event? Security is valuable at an event to: Prohibit unwanted guests from crashing your function Ensure underage drinking does not go on Prevent drugs from being used on your event premises Make sure...
Introduction If you have ever pitched a project idea, you have likely been asked what the business case for the project is. This is the person’s way of saying, “What’s in it for me?” Developing a business case is your...
Competition for nonprofit funding is increasing all the time, and many organizations are turning to business ventures to generate additional revenue. While this has proved very successful for many, registered charities must walk a fine line with the Canada Revenue...
Oh what a difference a year makes. Or does it? Around this time last year, the federal government had formalized its budget cuts to the voluntary sector, indicating that it wanted to find close to $1 billion in savings, some...
No one would argue the fact that every fundraising campaign needs a goal and that everyone connected with the campaign, including prospective donors, needs to be aware of that goal. Then why do people so often fight the setting of...
Canada and the United States share the longest undefended border in the world and we consider ourselves to be good neighbours, but when it comes to cross-border donations things can get a bit tricky. Adam Aptowitzer, a lawyer with the...
