Unleashing the potential that comes with charities running private businesses would be a huge help towards self-sufficiency, says Adam Aptowitzer. So if Canadians value self-sufficiency as individuals, why does our society continue denying it to charities?
Canadian volunteer Umeeda Umedaly Switlo shares her experience fundraising in Rwanda. In just three months, she advised six different organizations on everything from special events to social media. Now a recruiter with Cuso, she might just make an overseas match for you.
Cuso International is recruiting fundraisers to serve internationally. If you see yourself as a global citizen, you may be the right person for an overseas posting. Learn more about the interview and orientation process and the kinds of positions available.
Turns out that even a billionaire from Canada can be a "nice" guy. Jeffrey Skoll is a dot-com legend who started eBay Inc., launched a media company that produces Oscar-winning movies and is one of just 20 people in the world to donate at least $1-billion to charity - signing the Giving Pledge (initiated by Bill Gates and Warren Buffett ) that calls on the superrich to stop hoarding their wealth.
What is the first thing that you think of when you hear the phrase "online fundraising"? If you're like most nonprofit organizations, you'll think of social media first. But Holly Wagg says Facebook and Twitter aren't among the essential building blocks of online fundraising.