Recent Articles

Three steps to a killer social media campaign (in: Home)
Mar 22, 2012

Thanks to social media, even small nonprofits with little or no budget have many options for reaching more supporters. Want to tap into the power of social media to raise money for your organization? Here are Sumac's three steps to a killer social media campaign and some examples to inspire you.

Canada, US healthcare organizations may struggle to meet future needs (in: Home)
Mar 22, 2012

Pledges to Canadian and US hospitals and health care organizations dropped in 2010, even for high performers. The Association for Healthcare Philanthropy sounds the alarm about capacity to meet future needs.

How to turn your data into high-impact illustrations (in: Home)
Mar 19, 2012

Infographics: they're colourful, they're trendy and they pack a punch when it comes to presenting data. Here's how The Calgary Foundation turned mountains of dry statistics into a visually compelling report on Calgary's quality of life. This case study will inspire you to turn your own numbers into memorable pictures.

Should your charity start a business? (in: Home)
Mar 17, 2012

Charities face tight competition for scarce donations, foundation grants and government funding. A social enterprise (a business with a social or philanthropic mission in addition to or instead of profit) can expand your pool of supporters and tap into their spending budgets as well as their giving budgets. Here's a checklist of things to think about if you're looking at this new source of revenue.

Keep your outdoor events safe
Mar 16, 2012

Canopies, banners and inflatables could become flying hazards if the wind rises at your outdoor event. Learn from an event specialist about the precautions to demand from your suppliers and the actions to take to keep your participants safe.