Can you say anything significant in 140 characters? Yes, says communications professional James Howe. He calls Twitter “the greatest relationship building tool that exists.” Here’s how he moves beyond broadcasting to bonding.
It’s not enough just to drop a donate button onto a webpage or two. Let science be your guide to the optimal colour and location for better online giving results.
Charities that lose their registrations for something they remedy, such as failure to file a T3010, often assume that their application to re-register will automatically be approved. But charity law specialist Adam Aptowitzer warns that the road back to charitable status can be bumpy indeed.
Writing the grant application is just the last step, not the most important one. Janet Gadeski follows some first-time grant writers to share the strategies and tips that helped them attract $174,000 to fund a new housing program for young refugees.
Don’t take new donors for granted. Leah Eustace tells you how to welcome them enthusiastically and effectively. She shares her favorite examples of donor welcome communications too.