In Conversation with Marina Glogovac, President & CEO, CanadaHelps.org
Publisher Steve Lloyd talks with Marina Glogovac Marina is passionate about charities and their essential role in Canada, and about building the capacity of the charitable sector through cutting-edge technology and high-quality education. Under her leadership since 2013, CanadaHelps has rapidly accelerated its growth trajectory, almost tripling the donations it …
Simplicity and Intrigue
How the Canadian Cancer Society attracted new donors and boosted response rate By Brendan Read The key to fundraising campaigns is attracting potential donors’ attention. But how can this best be done when individuals (and corporations) are being overwhelmed with advertising and marketing pitches every waking hour on a growing …
A Social Protagonist – The Fundraiser?
By Kathleen Provost As a professional fundraiser, I believe I have the responsibility to affect social change. As such, the very definition of “having a responsibility” means: to be an authority or a leader, therefore an influencer in a social setting. Today more than ever, as an unprecedent pandemic unfolds …
Serving Up Philanthropy
Peter Oliver was interviewed for this story before the COVID-19 crisis forced the closure of non-essential businesses in Ontario. On March 16, Oliver & Bonacini (O&B), the hospitality group Oliver co-founded, temporarily closed operations across Canada except for three locations currently offering take-out. O&B has subsequently co-founded SaveHospitality.ca, an advocacy …
Seen, Heard & Noted
Shhhh…They’re not saying… Environment and Climate Change Canada is the 2019 recipient of the Code of Silence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Government Secrecy in the federal category. The award is given annually by The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ), Centre for Free Expression at Ryerson University (CFE), News Media …
Mapping The Future
Canadian Students Show How Social Impact Changes Our World By David Bosworth Undergraduate university and college students from across Canada have been consistently hitting above their weight class in the Oxford-borne global Map the System (MTS) social impact competition and are hoping — in this year of COVID-19 — to …
Should Foundations Increase Granting?
By Malcolm Burrows Across the world granting foundations are grappling with their response to COVID-19. As a group, foundations, under the auspices of various umbrella organizations, are taking pledges or adopting principles to loosen grant restrictions and reporting requirements. Other foundations are advocating for increased granting levels — that is, …
True Facts from Our World
There is no shortage of response to help Canadian institutions battle the pandemic, both by providing funding to help front-line health-care workers, and to up the ante on research. And on a grand scale. The Temerity Foundation gave the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine $10 million in early April. …
Unlock the Potential of Your Existing Donor Base During an Unprecedented Time
By Allen Davidov During an economic downturn or in an unprecedented time such as COVID-19, the desire for immediate action and results is putting a lot of pressure on the not-for-profit sector. No different than it is on many small businesses across the country. Especially when many are struggling to …
Historic Plaques Which Honour Philanthropy
Robert Alexander Laidlaw 1886-1976 The Town of Georgina, Ontario. At Roches Point. A prominent Ontario businessman and philanthropist, Robert Laidlaw is best remembered for his philanthropic work. He made major contributions to leading health care, educational and cultural institutions, including the Hospital for Sick Children, Upper Canada College, the University …