Communication technology is rapidly advancing, bringing with it more and more consumers who choose to shop and conduct their business online. Statistics show that almost half of all Canadians now use the Internet and more than 3 million have purchased...
In 1999, Paul G. Schervish and John J. Havens of the Social Welfare Research Institute at Boston College, developed models which predict that $40 trillion to $136 trillion will transfer through generations during the next 50 years. Schervish also estimates...
Organizations that need to raise money often think it makes sense to hire someone to raise the money for them and pay that individual a commission on the money they bring in. This is especially true of smaller nonprofits just...
As the nonprofit sector evolves, and with government funding in decline, more and more organizations are finding that a fundraising board is now a necessity. Realizing this, they then face the challenge of involving their board in fundraising, not always...
With donors becoming increasingly strategic in their giving, offering more substantial commitments to fewer agencies, the question becomes 'how can you get your agency on their philanthropic map?' Why not ask them! Once a potential donor has been identified, making...
Fundraising is often at the forefront of nonprofit agendas since without funds the organization may not exist. Groups spend a lot of time, energy and resources working to become better fundraisers, by reading books, taking courses or even hiring an...
Who are the "New Rich"? The 'new rich' are mix of all different sorts of people in a wide range of fields. They can be executives at large companies, high tech workers, celebrities, or your local car dealer. Among them...
Direct mail has long been a tried and true method of fundraising, and a mainstay for many nonprofit organizations in Canada and around the world. Although it is not always cost-effective, there are a variety of reasons why groups continue...
This article appeared previously in Canadian FundRaiser Charities present many grant requests to our donor board. It gives us an opportunity to better understand them and how we can help them achieve their goals. The crucial question, however, is: On...
