Under Pressure: Insights on BC’s Philanthropic Sector
OVERVIEW Under Pressure is the fourth installment in a series initiated by a partnership among Vantage Point, Vancouver Foundation, Victoria Foundation, City of Vancouver, United Way British Columbia and Vancity Community Foundation. In this year’s state of the sector survey, they surveyed 558 non-profit organizations across BC to check-in around …
Inside the Survey’s Methods – Respondents Overview
Our understanding of the survey respondents is based upon Section 3, which pertains to organizational characteristics. The number of respondents in this section ranged from 477 to 482, due to some respondents choosing to skip certain questions. The descriptions in this overview are expressed as percentages of the total number …
INTERVIEW: Ann Fellman, Chief Marketing Officer, Bloomerang
By Steve Lloyd, Foundation Magazine Foundation Magazine speaks with Ann Fellman, Chief Marketing Officer, Bloomerang. The company began about twelve years ago in the U.S. as a donor management software to help nonprofits. The company was instilled with a vision to empower fundraisers to do what they love and build …
TELUS Community Boards Reach Milestone of $100 million in Donations to Canadian Charities
Staff TELUS and the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation have supported more than 9,000 charitable programs through its Community Boards, granting over $6 million annually. Now, the TELUS’ Community Board program has reached $100 million in donations to local charities across the country. Funded by the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation®, TELUS’ …
Top 10 Websites to Get Free Stock Images For Nonprofits
By Colin Hunter Finding the right images can make all the difference for your nonprofit’s website, flyers, or social media. However, budget constraints often limit the ability to buy high-quality pictures. Luckily, there are plenty of websites that offer free stock images, which are perfect for nonprofits. These resources can …
Bringing Together Nonprofits, Charities and Businesses to Empower and Educate
By Michael Brooke It’s remarkable how our experiences in volunteering can have such a profound impact on our lives. Several years ago, I volunteered at Evergreen Hospice in Thornhill, Ontario. But the experience was more than just rewarding; it gave me great insights into how to help my father deal …
Philanthropic Plaques – The Celtic Cross
The Celtic Cross that is the logo of Irish Heritage Quebec is an image of the Celtic Cross that stands in Artillery Park on McMahon Street in Quebec City. The Cross is a gift to the people of Quebec in memory of their generosity and compassion during the period of …
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. Rosalind Lockyer is the Founder and CEO of the Paro Centre for Women’s Enterprise in Windsor, Ontario. With twenty years of working as …
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 …