How Greenpeace is Shifting its Thinking About Campaigning
To nurture internal buy-in toward designing more mindset change campaigns, Mindworks has created participatory training that put local office leaders in the driver’s seat. By Nithin Coca Despite years of campaigning by environmental organisations around the world, awareness of and concern about climate change has not yet brought political action …
“Speak up, I can’t hear you!” Family Foundation Governance
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 …
Part One: Connecting the Dots on Sexual Misconduct in the Philanthropic Sector
Part One: When Women Speak Out By Gail Picco In April 2015, Elise Maxwell (a pseudonym), a seasoned fundraiser, flew 2,500 kilometers to interview for a senior development job at a large Canadian charity with an international reputation. It was a big opportunity, and she would be spending the day …
The Fast-Changing Landscape of Not-for-Profit Marketing
By Brady Hambleton When Steve approached me earlier this year to gauge my interest in joining the advisory board for Foundation Magazine, I did not hesitate to say yes. I sincerely believe that as an active member of the not-for-profit sector, I have an inherent responsibility to engage in and …
A Philanthropic Marketer’s Wish List
By Debbie Major Fifty more grams and 1 millimeter thicker! Is this Canada Post code talk or a dream world for the not-for-profit and the not-for-profit agency? A special postage rate for the charitable and Not-For-Profit world is not a new thing. It has been mentioned, brought up, and talked …
How Close Are We to Making the Connections Work?
AI, Machine Learning and Philanthropy By Erik Rubadeau Don’t panic, artificial intelligence isn’t here. Yet. There is no denying that artificial intelligence has arrived as a topic of conversation in our sector. But will AI and Machine Learning be the next evolution of the nonprofit organization or will it simply …
The Celebrity Edge: Christine Sinclair & the MS Society Score Big
Cover Story (who is that getting stiffed above?) How the MS Society of Canada Scores Big with Soccer Star Christine Sinclair By Brendan Read Imagine one day waking up and not being able to move in the way that you used to. You feel fatigued …