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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

By Kimberley Blease The most common question I hear among fundraisers is “What are the new and evolving trends in fundraising?” Most people are focused on finding a new “ice bucket challenge” or new ways to find new supporters. And everyone is looking at digital. It might be hard to …

By Steve Falk How many times have you received a “thank you” in response to writing a thank-you note? I’m always surprised at how meaningful those little notes can be. I often get the grateful nod back when I send one. Is gratitude is undervalued? It seems we underestimate the …

A&W’s Alan Lulu gets stiff-armed by Christine Sinclair Allen Lulu, the funny star of the A&W commercials, has been acting since he was seven years old. As a veteran of over 150 commercials. Allen is most recognized as the “A&W Guy” in Canada in the long running campaign. He is …