Unlock the Potential of Your Existing Donor Base During an Unprecedented Time
By Allen Davidov During an economic downturn or in an unprecedented time such as COVID-19, the desire for immediate action and results is putting a lot of pressure on the not-for-profit sector. No different than it is on many small businesses across the country. Especially when many are struggling to …
Historic Plaques Which Honour Philanthropy
Robert Alexander Laidlaw 1886-1976 The Town of Georgina, Ontario. At Roches Point. A prominent Ontario businessman and philanthropist, Robert Laidlaw is best remembered for his philanthropic work. He made major contributions to leading health care, educational and cultural institutions, including the Hospital for Sick Children, Upper Canada College, the University …
Good Donor Relation Management in a Crisis is Paramount
By Colin Taylor Approaching day 80 of the COVID-19 shutdown, there has been a lot of discussion around what COVID-19 has done to our society, our economy, our elderly and; if you live in my little corner of the world; our customer experiences and contact centers. Contact centers for many …
Expanding Your Reach With High-Level Prospect Research
By Estee Pierce Are you a non-profit executive wondering how to get started with the lengthy and important work of properly researching your most valuable major gift prospects? They say that knowledge is power, and certainly the power you need is the information about your prospects’ lives that can make …
Looking at the Numbers in COVID-19
By Richard Boire Like many of you, my focus during this crisis has been less on analytics and more about family, friends, etc. which on a more positive note seems to gain greater emphasis as we reassess our priorities. But the bombardment of news regarding this crisis certainly focuses on …
A Major Mover Puts Healthcare Charities in Motion
By David Bosworth Ever since Merle Mackie decided to follow in his father Charlie’s footsteps and buy a truck to haul tomatoes to the Campbell Soup Company in west Toronto from the farms in and around Oshawa, Ont. in the 1930s and ‘40s, three more generations of the Mackie family …
AFP Nova Scotia Chapter
By Alison Clements Like many around the world, Atlantic Canadians are sitting at home with the same thought on their mind — we didn’t see this coming! If you asked any of us what we would be doing this spring many of us would have been thinking about our spring …
AFP Newfoundland & Labrador Chapter
By Christine Morgan Like all chapters, the Newfoundland & Labrador group is used to running various monthly professional development sessions and more in depth courses but the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has brought us to a situation that no one could have ever imagined. Health and safety of our members and …
A Maritime AFP Chapter Seeks to Eradicate the Fundraising Ick-Factor
By Christine Gilliland “Raise your hand if you think fundraising is icky.” Every one of the nonprofit board members lowered their eyes and raised their hands. “It’s okay. You’re not alone,” I assured. “I’m here to show you how to put the fun in fundraising.” Thankfully, someone chuckled at my …
Stabilize the nonprofit sector to rebuild Ontario–ONN
A proposal and statement from the Ontario Nonprofit Network Imagine communities without nonprofits and charities – no summer camps, no minor softball or soccer clubs, no museums, art galleries or theatres, mental health services, women’s shelters, immigrant services, community health centres, food banks, nonprofit housing. Every Ontarian has benefitted from …