IKEA Canada launches Pride 2020 initiatives in support of LGBT+ inclusion from coast to coast
Proceeds from limited-edition rainbow STORSTOMMA bags to support national partner Pflag Canada BURLINGTON, ON–For IKEA Canada, creating a welcoming, safe and accepting environment is part of its vision to create a better everyday life for all Canadians, including LGBT+ people from coast to coast. Though celebrations may look and feel …
New Matched-Donation Campaign to Provide More Free Visits to the ROM
Kensington Tours will match community donations up to $50,000, with free admission passes distributed through ROMCAN partners TORONTO, ON–The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) and Kensington Tours announce the launch of a new donation-matching campaign to increase access to the ROM once it is safe to reopen and we can welcome …
Paula Attfield adds CEO responsibilities at Stephen Thomas Ltd
Neil Gallaiford stays on as Chair of the Board as ST helps clients drive fundraising efforts during Covid-19 pandemic TORONTO, ON–Stephen Thomas Ltd (ST), Canada’s premier full-service agency specializing in branding, marketing and fundraising for the non-profit sector, announced today that Paula Attfield has ascended to the role of CEO, …
National charitable platform Tides Canada changes name to MakeWay, defining itself anew after years of misinformation
Vancouver, BC–Tides Canada announced it has changed the organization’s name to MakeWay. “No organization takes on a name change lightly. But it was clear that the time has come to define ourselves. For too long we’ve been defined by others,” said CEO of MakeWay, Joanna Kerr. A quiet leader in …
Rising demand for blood ushers in National Blood Donor Week, June 8-14
Donors praised for adapting to changes during COVID-19 OTTAWA, ON–National Blood Donor Week is an opportunity to extend heartfelt thanks to all donors and partners across the country for their commitment, agility and lifesaving contributions to Canada’s Lifeline during the COVID-19 pandemic and throughout the year. This year, however, Canadian …
Four Entrepreneurs Band Together to Give Back by Providing Inspiration and Grants to Business Owners
Erica Ehm, Tony Chapman, Natasha Koifman, Jed Schneiderman also lend support TORONTO, ON–When Covid-19 hit thousands of businesses were negatively impacted. Many have been forced to shut down, lay off their staff and some are even declaring bankruptcy. Michelle Daides, entrepreneur and founder of MD Media Inc. (pictured) , a …
ENVIRONICS ANALYTICS RELEASES ALL-NEW PRIZM SEGMENTATION SYSTEM
2020 Edition Classifies Canadians into 67 Distinct Lifestyle types TORONTO, ON–Environics Analytics (EA) today announced the launch of the fourth generation of PRIZM, its comprehensive segmentation system widely used by businesses, not-for-profits and government agencies to analyze consumers and markets. The new PRIZM classifies Canadians into 67 distinct lifestyle types …
New funding to support organizations on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Government of Canada provides funds GATINEAU, QC–As all Canadians are facing the unprecedented challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada is taking immediate, significant and decisive action to support Canadians and businesses facing hardship. Now, more than ever, we have an opportunity to build back better, with …
Prime Minister announces added support for the Canadian Red Cross
OTTAWA, ON–The Canadian Red Cross is playing a critical role in Canada’s response to COVID-19. The organization is helping Canadians at quarantine sites, in long-term care facilities, and through its mobile field hospital. And now it needs our support to continue providing the expertise, services, and relief efforts that we …
Support for Community Organizations Helping Canadians
GATINEAU, QC–Canadian charities and non-profit organizations are on the frontlines. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for their services is now greater than ever before and they are doing more with fewer donations and fewer volunteers. The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, announced that …