When you run a charity, you have a lot of responsibility. You are responsible to your staff, your beneficiaries, your donors and, perhaps at times the most challenging, the Canadian Government. You worked hard to get your charitable status and sometimes harder to keep it. In this new series Mark Blumberg will explain, in simple language, what the top charity law compliance issues are and how you can be sure to keep your charitable status.
In the constantly evolving world of digital marketing there is new information and more to learn everyday. It can be a challenge to stay ahead of the curve? Simren Deogun shares how she builds constant learning and critical thinking into her daily life, so that she can keep evolving within the hectic pace of the digital space.
Is it time for you to rethink how your charity engages with corporations? Perhaps learning more about what Corporations want to accomplish with their Corporate Social Responsibility programs is a good idea? James Temple is back from AFP in Baltimore where he participated in a panel discussion about how charities and corporations can do more to improve the world together. Here are his key insights from the discussion.
Are you thinking about becoming a certified fundraising executive? Heather Brown thought about it for years. When she finally made a commitment to do it she learned more than she thought she would. Read about her experience here.
When a campaign name or slogan sticks, it can gain momentum quickly. Often raising a lot of awareness and money for your cause. But what happens when another organization tries to use a similar slogan or worse, the same one? Alexandra Tzannidakis shares a fascinating case of an expensive and ongoing legal battle between two organizations and encourages you to take legal steps now to protect your brand.