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A new organization makes it easy to connect the dots with roles for YOU By Lois Tuffin Just a year ago, if you wanted to volunteer in Peterborough, you had to become a detective. First, you would investigate various groups to see what they did, then — one by one …

By Dr. Megan Conway and Christine Trauttmansdorff “Don’t it always seem to go, you don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone.” Joni Mitchell penned those words 50 years ago to caution us about the existential threat posed by unchecked urban development. Today, that same refrain is being sung in …

INSIDE AI – George Irish   By George Irish The winds of change are blowing, and this time they carry the scent of artificial intelligence (AI). Once confined to science fiction, AI is rapidly transforming our world — and the nonprofit sector is not immune. For nonprofit leaders, AI offers …

The Accidental Philanthropist® – Mark Halpern By Mark Halpern, CFP, TEP, MFA-P When people think about Life Insurance, they generally focus on the death benefit — the large lump sum that goes to beneficiaries after an insured person passes away. But what they don’t know is that Life insurance can …

The Hand’s On Fundraiser – Mary Cahalane   By Mary Cahalane I was in high school. It was the highly-anticipated movie event of a lifetime. None of the theaters nearby were showing it — yet. But my friends and I were determined. We located a theater 40 minutes away. But …

Leadership – Kathleen Provost     By Kathleen A. Provost, CFRE, MAdEd As a professional fundraiser I often wonder how to better engage with different segments of the population. There are many generational divides in society and being an “older” Generation X’er, I often seek new ways to relate to …

Wealth Management – Leanne Kaufman     By Leanne Kaufman “Do whatever you think is right with it.” That was the instruction David “Sandy” Gottesman left for his wife, Dr. Ruth Gottesman, along with a stock portfolio worth billions. You may have read about this story in the news. Initially …

By Dawn Fell This question has been on my mind as it once again is time to update my will. My youngest is about to turn 20, so there are no longer any “children” in my estate plans. Like many people, I wrote my first will to ensure there would …

In early February 2024, Environment for the Americas hosted an extraordinary trip to Cuba that intertwined bird conservation with cultural immersion. Under the guidance of Joni Ellis, EFTA board member, the participants explored the island’s unique biodiversity. Among them was Diane Winter, once an integral part of the EFTA team …

OTTAWA, ON–Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) has launched a new consumer rewards program, “More Goodness,” to thank Canadians for choosing dairy products that feature DFC’s Blue Cow quality milk logo. Rewarding loyalty to dairy products made with 100 percent Canadian milk, this program supports consumers and local dairy farmers. “Canadian …