Do you procrastinate while working on a major grant application? You’re not alone! Follow these tips to get the job done – and done well.
Get the edge: Writing effective funding proposals for government agencies
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Deconstructing Philanthropy: Why Canadian charities suck at mobile fundraising
Canadian charities are rapidly falling behind their European counterparts when it comes to mobile giving. Why?
It’s time to get into the Spirit of Giving
This December, help us spread random acts of kindness from coast to coast to coast.
Nine tips for avoiding and responding to fraud at your nonprofit or charity
Recent allegations of fraud at the Salvation Army have left the nonprofit sector reeling. Could your organization be next?
Fundraising Q&A: Highlights from the Association of Fundraising Professional’s Congress
Our Fundraising Q&A columnist breaks down the highlights from the recent AFP Congress in Toronto.
Networking for votes: Are online charity contests worth it?
As more and more companies turn to online giving contests to fulfill corporate social responsibility mandates, some critics are wondering who these contests really benefit.
What’s in a name? The ins and outs of charitable receipting for non-cash gifts
Could your organization run afoul of the CRA by improperly handling in-kind gift receipts?
Engaging young volunteers: What motivates youth to give their time?
What lies within the heart of a young volunteer? What is it that inspires them to move, to act, to help?
Making it happen: Exploring the nature of successful co-operatives
What does the co-operative movement have to do with the charitable sector?
Give now or give later?
A private member’s bill proposes extending charitable giving deadline to the end of February. Is this a good idea?
Is your boss a psychopath?
Ever found yourself wondering if your boss was a psychopath? You just might be right.
Career Q&A: Determining your fit for a position
If you're applying for jobs but not getting calls from employers, it could be that you aren't considering your fit with a position. Use this grid to match your qualifications with the employer's requirements.
A harebrained idea to global success: What we can learn from Movember
What can other organizations learn from the incredibly popular, moustache-growing campaign?
Deconstructing Philanthropy: Take a Sunday drive on the road to annual planning
Like a road trip, fundraising doesn’t just happen. It requires both a plan and a process to ensure milestones are set and achieved.
Governance Q&A: Articulating ethical values
How can a board of directors best articulate the ethical values of their organization? Jane Garthson offers these tips.
Seven ways to break down workplace silos
Does your organization suffer from silos?
A funny thing happened on the way to the (Social Finance) Forum
An advance look at the Social Finance Forum coming up November 8-9, 2012.
Bin there, donated that: The state of charity shops
Charity thrift shops are increasingly appealing to the wider consumer public. What’s their secret?
NDP MP proposes tax credit for volunteers
How much would you compensate a volunteer for his or her work and/or time?
Increasing donor loyalty through delight
Take your donor experience from excellent to delightful with these tips.
Fundraising Tricks and Treats: Raise more than the dead this Halloween
UNICEF may have cornered the market on iconic orange collection boxes, but that doesn’t mean your organization can’t get benefit from Halloween fundraising. Here’s how.
Cloud Computing for Nonprofits
Original Broadcast Date: Wednesday, October 24, 2012 Summary: Imagine if you could work...
Fundraising Q&A: Re-engaging monthly donors
Follow these tips to keep your monthly donors engaged and committed to your organization.
Behind the headlines: How to get your nonprofit in the news
Nonprofit organizations are increasingly taking an active role in how Canadian news is published.
Are you overdoing it with overtime?
While the notion that work life and personal life are blending into each other has been around since the explosion of e-mail access and the internet made it possible to work from home (or the Muskoka chair), the expectations by employers and employees of how much overtime work is necessary continues to dog many.
A gradual impact: Inspiring tomorrow’s leaders through higher education
Carleton University is launching a new Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership degree and graduate diploma in the summer of 2013.
Why RFPs should be a nonprofit leader’s best friend
Learn how to create winning RFPs by following these ten tips.
Help Wanted. Apply Within: Tips for hiring for difficult-to-fill positions
Having trouble filling positions at your nonprofit? It’s not just you: nonprofit hiring is a tough gig.
Back from the brink: How nonprofits bounce back from crippling funding cuts
Despite the potential volatility of funding dollars, it is possible for nonprofits to recover from financial trauma and bounce back.
Deconstructing Philanthropy: 7 ideas to help you create inspired donor thank yous
Take your donor stewardship from dull to dazzling with these seven tips.
Career Q&A: Preparing for a phone interview
All interviews are not created equal. Follow these tips to prepare for interviewing over the telephone.
Beyond bake sales: Two perspectives on workplace giving
The evolving, complex nature of workplace giving campaigns.
Governance Q&A: Limits on terms…or not?
Having read the pros and cons of board member term limits, how do you decide what is right for your organization?
Community foundations release Vital Signs reports today
CharityVIllage profiles Vital Signs of five communities across Canada
Vital Signs 2012: Halifax
This is the first year Vital Signs has included the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), the largest municipal region in Atlantic Canada. It revealed some surprising findings.
Vital Signs 2012: Toronto
The Toronto Community Foundation’s Vital Toronto Fund is made up of three grant programs that support solutions to issues identified in its annual Vital Signs Report.
Vital Signs 2012: Montreal
Montreal’s Vital Signs report touches on a number of important issues, highlighting concerns that include high education drop-out rates.
Vital Signs 2012: Clayoquot Sound
Each year, more than half a million visitors flock to Vancouver Island’s Clayoquot Sound for sun, sand and surf. Yet even paradise has a dark side.
Vital Signs 2012: Calgary
Calgary is a study in contradictions. Welcome to the paradoxical Heart of the New West.
The politics of advocacy: Are charities apathetic or afraid?
What the international community’s approach to advocacy by charities can teach Canadian organizations.
Ready to lead and not ready to leave: The demographic conundrum
You might think it’s a good problem to have: too many capable leaders. Unfortunately, the situation can backfire.
Fundraising Q&A: Reconnecting with lapsed donors
Wondering what LYBUNT and SYBUNT have to do with fundraising? Read on!
A conversation with Cathy Hawara – Director General of the Charities Directorate
An interview with Cathy Hawara, the Director General of the Canada Revenue Agency’s Charities Directorate.
Serving the debt sentence: Is repaying your student loan a barrier to working for a nonprofit?
Is it possible to earn a decent living in the nonprofit sector while also repaying your student loan?
You’re Hired! How to turn an application into an offer
If you're finding it difficult to secure work in the nonprofit sector, you're not alone. Check out these tips to maximize your chances of getting an offer.
Are nonprofit staff taking on too much?
What happens when employees are asked to take on duties that are well beyond the scope of their job?
Friendship, Courtship, Partnership
Original Broadcast Date: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 Summary: While collaboration may...
Human Resources Q&A: Creating a retention strategy
Does your organization struggle with retaining great employees? Consider creating a formal retention strategy.
Running a successful national fundraising campaign
Organizing a national fundraising event involving multiple local chapters can be a logistics nightmare. Here’s how online fundraising software can help.
Nonprofit Innovation Awards celebrate innovation (and failure) in Calgary
Winners of the Calgary Nonprofit Innovation Awards discuss the keys to innovative success – and why failure is valuable learning tool.
