When a charity participates in large-scale tax receipt fraud, CRA shuts it down amidst a blare of headlines. But nearly 1,500 charities lost their status in 2012 for much more basic mistakes. Yvonne Chenier reviews what you need to know to keep your doors open and CRA happy with your operations.
Writing proposals is time-consuming and challenging. But following a few basic principles will boost your chances of success. Here’s Doug Flanders’ tried and true plan for writing grant proposals that pay off.
Can you raise gifts of $1,000, or even more, simply by mailing letters? Heather Brown says it’s possible – but not always simple. Here’s how she combines the intimacy of a personal ask and the efficiency of direct mail.
As a post-Christmas gift to you, a reprise of one of Hilborn’s most popular articles ever. Lisbeth Cort skewers PowerPoint tics that leave her “ready to chew my own arm off to get out of the trap.”
Whether you have too many walls already covered with plaques, or no walls at all, you can create a virtual tribute wall that’s richer than any bricks and mortar honour. Elain Evans of UBC shares her innovative and successful fundraising technique with Janet Gadeski.
When a charity participates in large-scale tax receipt fraud, CRA shuts it down amidst a blare of headlines. But nearly 1,500 charities lost their status in 2012 for much more basic mistakes. Yvonne Chenier reviews what you need to know to keep your doors open and CRA happy with your operations.
Writing proposals is time-consuming and challenging. But following a few basic principles will boost your chances of success. Here’s Doug Flanders’ tried and true plan for writing grant proposals that pay off.
Can you raise gifts of $1,000, or even more, simply by mailing letters? Heather Brown says it’s possible – but not always simple. Here’s how she combines the intimacy of a personal ask and the efficiency of direct mail.
Whether you have too many walls already covered with plaques, or no walls at all, you can create a virtual tribute wall that’s richer than any bricks and mortar honour. Elain Evans of UBC shares her innovative and successful fundraising technique with Janet Gadeski.
