Your Donor Retention How-To
The Hand’s On Fundraiser – Mary Cahalane By Mary Cahane First, why does donor retention matter? Ah, donor retention. We talk about it often. But why does it matter? Acquiring new donors is hard and often expensive. (You still need to do it.) So not doing all you can to …
Haste Makes Waste
Leadership – Kathleen Provost The time needed for strong collaborations As a professional fundraiser I have observed that we are more and more busy; whilst more and more siloed. I worry about this “businesses syndrome” because it does not offer us the time to come together and learn how …
What could longevity mean for giving?
WEALTH MANAGEMENT – LEANNE KAUFMAN By Leanne Kaufman We know that lifelong donors are common in Canada, and that many individuals accelerate their charitable endeavours after retirement as a way to find purpose, connect with community and establish their legacy. Indeed, philanthropy is often an integral part of retirement planning. …
The World Around Us – The Tree People of California
Born from the efforts of a teenager over 50 years ago, TreePeople inspires and supports the people of Southern California to come together to plant and care for trees, harvest the rain, and renew depleted landscapes. Through a unique model, they listen to, equip, and train volunteers to green urban …
A FUN RIDE, A FUNDRAISER
LINDSAY, ON –A fundraising ride is fast approaching for Kawartha, Ontario, based nonprofit A Place Called Home. The 21st Annual Kawartha Lakes Classic Cycling Tour is on August 24th and organizers are hoping for, and expecting, the best cycling tour so far. This fun-filled event attracts hundreds of cyclists each …
The monumental impact of donations in the community
It’s more than the donation, it’s about the impact you have on the community “Without a societal problem to solve…There is no compelling donor offer. Without a compelling donor offer…There is nothing to present to your donor. With nothing to present to your donor…There is no chance your programs will …
2024 TD Ready Challenge focuses on addressing systemic barriers that underserved small business owners face, with $10 million in grants available for innovative solutions
Applications now open for eligible charitable and non-profit organizations across TD’s footprint in Canada and the U.S. TORONTO, ON–TD Bank Group (TD) announced applications are now open for the annual TD Ready Challenge grant program. This year, TD is inviting eligible charitable and non-profit organizations to submit proposals for innovative …
ARTISTS FOR PEACE & JUSTICE FOUNDATION HONOURS DR. JANE GOODALL WITH A LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD AND RICK MERCER
TORONTO, ON–Artists for Peace and Justice (APJ), a leading non-profit organization dedicated to peace, social justice, and providing education in Haiti, is thrilled to announce its 16th annual gala, taking place on Sunday, September 8th, 2024. This highly anticipated event hosted by NKPR founder Natasha Koifman, is one of the …
Foresters Financial celebrates 150 years by donating to a member-selected charity
TORONTO, ON–In celebration of its 150th anniversary in 2024, Foresters Financial, the global life insurer helping its members do more of the good they want to do, is proud to announce that You Can Ride 2 in Edmonton, Alberta has been selected as the recipient of a CAD $50,000 donation …
Save The Children appoints new Board of Director Members and Board Chair
TORONTO, ON–Save the Children, the leading independent children’s rights organization working to bring immediate and lasting change to the lives of children around the world and in Canada, announced the appointment of a new Chair and four new Members to its Board of Directors. The newly appointed directors bring extensive …