Fundraising in Canada: Donor Behaviour Insights 2023
The Nepa team are really excited to be able to share this research with you. Each year we know that Blackbaud’s Status of Canadian Fundraising Report research gives charities a great insight into the mood and future trends among those working within the charity sector. The chance to deep-dive into …
Five Lives: What We Do
Each issue Foundation Magazine provides a mini-profile of five people whose work and commitment make Canada a more liveable country. We thank them for their service. Debbi Cosic is Founder & CEO of In2ition Realty, which held their 3rd Annual Holiday Wishes campaign which resulted in $27,430 being raised for …
Historic Plaques: Isabella Binney
Isabella Binney Cogswell is commemorated with a plaque in St. Paul’s Church in Halifax, Nova Scotia but evidence of her work still abounds. An early Nova Scotia philanthropist, she was one of Canada’s earliest influences and most enduring. For example, located in Middle Sackville, Nova Scotia, Cogswell House is licensed …
In Conversation with Jennifer Johnstone, Chair, AFP Canada
Jennifer Johnstone became the chair of the AFP Canada board of directors at the start of this year. The president and CEO of Central City Foundation since 2006, Jennifer’s 35-year career has focused on nonprofit leadership and community resource development. She began as the founding program coordinator with the Whistler …
CharityCAN’s 2022 in Review and ChatGPT
By Matt Charters When I told the team I was going to write a blog post to summarize CharityCAN’s 2022, a colleague told me I should get ChatGPT to write it for me. So I did! Here’s what artificial intelligence’s preeminent chatbot had to say when I asked it to …
Why the AI Robots Are Not Going to Take Your Job
By Mary Cahalane I don’t think the AI robots are taking over yet. You’ve probably heard all the buzz lately about the magic of AI. And perhaps it’s because I’m a writer, but I don’t think these are the answer to your fundraising copywriting needs… or not THE answer. AI: …
The Azrieli Foundation Launches Education Disrupted
By Jody Spiegel How do twenty-first century students connect to the events of the Holocaust and the people affected by it? Students understand the role school plays in their lives — it is where they build friendships and engage with the broader world. What did it mean to the many …
How Funders Can Help Grassroots and Indigenous-led Nonprofits Thrive Using Technology
By Sevetri Wilson Small, grassroots nonprofits have long been the heartbeat of communities. Many of these organizations are BIPOC-led — meaning the leadership identifies as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color. Unfortunately, BIPOC-led organizations often receive the least support. The statistics tell a stark story. Despite accounting for 3.5 percent …
Examining Quiet Quitting in the NFP Sector
By Jason Egbuna Over the past couple of years, a variety of things in the workplace have changed. Remote work became more prevalent as a result of COVID-19, layoffs increased, and we saw the rise of what has been termed “quiet quitting” — which essentially involves not outright quitting a …
Nurturing a Culture of Volunteerism
By Heather Baker It takes more than inspiring speeches and altruistic plans to make an impact. Genuine change — the kind that betters lives and builds communities — requires people who are willing (and able) to commit their time, resources, and talents to making that change happen. The importance of …