By most accounts, the struggling economy is slowly beginning to recover. But the fallout will likely be felt for many months to come. The non-profit sector, in particular, will continue to struggle to respond to increased demands for service, while trying to cope with decreased revenues from funders and donors. (more…)
The (not so) Little Economic Engine that Could
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
By Carolyn P. Marshall, CFRE
Partner, Bloom Non Profit Consulting Group
5 Minutes with Hon. Margaret (Norrie) McCain
Thursday, January 21st, 2010by Anne (Coyle) Melanson, BPr, CFRE (Principal, Bloom Non Profit Consulting Group)
Sitting atop the list of potential major donors for a multitude of Canadian charities simply can’t be a restful place. Particularly these days. And so I asked the perennially warm, engaged, and engaging (Wallace) McCain family matriarch (and lifetime philanthropist), to share a lesson or two for both charities and other philanthropists, based on her wealth of experience as volunteer, activist, and donor…
YSB’s Janice Barresi – Worth Watching
Sunday, January 10th, 2010Named one of Ottawa Citizen’s “People to Watch in 2010″, Janice Barresi is making headlines as the inaugural Executive Director of the Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa Charitable Foundation. (more…)
Start 2010 off with a Grant
Thursday, January 7th, 2010A new year and a new decade are upon us. And with a new year, comes new grant opportunities.
The 4Cs Foundation provides grants, education and other opportunities for community arts projects that inspire, empower, and connect children and their communities in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM). The next application deadline is January 15, 2010 – don’t miss it!
Happy New Year!
Sophia Shows How Persistence Pays Off
Wednesday, January 6th, 2010Running a charity to help homeless kids from her family living room has landed 17-year old Sophia Gran-Ruaz the honour of being named Mackenzie Investment’s Top Teen Philanthropist. Since the age of 11, Sophia has demonstrated persistence and a personal commitment to the mission of her charity (Snug as a Bug, Kids Helping Kids), refusing to “take no for an answer.” Young people in Canada lead all other age groups in their desire to help the less fortunate. Encouraging? You bet. Click here.
Were your donors online in ‘09? Here are some lessons for 2010.
Monday, January 4th, 2010I took two important lessons from Ipsos Reid’s recent survey of Canadians’ online giving behaviours.
First, our preferred methods of giving and charities of choice are influenced by the region in which we live. (What could be more definitively Canadian than staunch regionalism? — ed.) And second, charities in the medical and health care professions are leaders in forging bonds with donors that result in online donations.
Take a quick look at donors online in ‘09 (click here)….as you set your organization’s fundraising strategy for 2010. Happy New Year!