In Our World, Caring and Giving Still Matter
A Leader’s View: Doug Ettinger, President & CEO, Canada Post By Doug Ettinger When a neighbour was in need in the small Nova Scotia town where I grew up, people just showed up with their tools or their casseroles and pies. Or on their way into the rink, they tossed …
What Kind of Leader Are You?
Columnist – Leadership Kathleen Provost By Kathleen Provost As a professional fundraiser, I value honesty above all. It is with honesty, that I have built meaningful relationships throughout my career. In my opinion, the profession of fundraising is about building relationships between a project, cause or need, and interested parties …
Are Canadians Actually Becoming More Generous?
Columnist – Wealth Management Malcolm Burrows By Malcolm Burrows The words “generous” and “generosity” come up a lot in the world of charity. But there is little discussion about what influences generosity in Canada. Is it growing or shrinking? And is nature of generosity changing? It is a slippery and …
SEEN, HEARD & NOTED
The Poppy went digital in November. Did you miss that? The 2019 Royal Canadian Legion Digital Poppy Campaign, sponsored by CHIP Reverse Mortgage by HomeEquity Bank, gave Canadians another way to donate, and at the same time, share Veterans’ stories of bravery and courage. The Digital Poppy, which was obtained …
“Speak up, I can’t hear you!”
What is family foundation governance and why do we need it? By Gena Rotstein Family foundation governance is as much about how decisions are made as it is about communicating the decisions made. This article outlines the key components around family foundation governance. Even if you don’t have a formal …
Spending the Last Season of my Career at Diabetes Canada
By Dr. Jan Hux I don’t quite recall if I was ever asked the question ‘where do you see yourself in five, 10 or 20 years?’ early in my career, but I do know that an unlikely response would have been leading a national health charity. And this doesn’t mean …
The Real Secrets of Analyzing Data for Success
By Dean McJannet Acquisitions are among one of the biggest concerns for fundraisers today. An aging demographic, list trade saturation and fatigue, and the growing difficulty to procure new and productive lists, are at the forefront of fundraising challenges. As concerning as these challenges may be, they also present opportunities …
The Well Informed Donor
Have you planned your digital legacy? By Brendan Read Complications from digitalization are anticipated to grow over time as more people stop keeping important information in an easily accessible place. Digital access drives nearly every activity in the world — from the way people manage money, to the way they …
Three Ways to Leave a Lasting Legacy
By Leanne Kaufman The holidays are fast approaching, and for many of us, that means gift-giving season. Gifts of course can take many forms, and often extend beyond our family and friends, to include gifts back to our communities. Whether you contribute to your office ‘toys for tots’ campaign, volunteer …
How Toronto’s Rail Museum Plans Expansion Amid Renewed Financing
Case Study: Taking the Right Track By Brendan Read Museums are a train of exhibits and events, with dedicated crews in the locomotives to move them forward and in the passenger cars to look after the customers. And they require the fuel and water of financing and funding to keep …