Ottawa's Fraser Green has a major gifts strategy that will work for even the smallest organizations. Like a compass, it has four major points, and it will help you navigate your way into a successful major gift program.
Share your views on corporate sponsorship in our reader poll (right).
Many years ago, Hilborn assistant editor Lisa MacDonald worked as provincial director for The Terry Fox Foundation (TFF) in Manitoba. One of her biggest frustrations was the "restrictions" the Foundation placed on corporate sponsorship. Still in tune with their grass roots beginnings, TFF's directive to staff was clear. Terry's name and his Marathon of Hope would not be sold to the highest bidder.
After attending a screening of The National Film Board's documentary, Pink Ribbons Inc., she's convinced that in a world where blatant sponsorship has become the rule for event-based fundraising for cancer research, The Terry Fox Foundation stands alone.
Marnie Hill, CFRE from Victoria, British Columbia is one of three new members elected to CFRE International's board of directors.
Ms. Hill is currently Manager, Gift Planning with the Canadian Red Cross. She's active with local, national and international efforts of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), serving eight years on the board of AFP Foundation for Philanthropy. She is also a past president of the AFP Vancouver Island Chapter.
Presentation coach Jon Thomas has seen his fair share of mediocre presentations. He's developed 10 tips to help you avoid the problems he sees 99% of the time. Surprise - not all of the problems are PowerPoint-related.
Just when you thought you had privacy figured out, the federal government proposed amendments. Bill C-12, which amends the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act ("PIPEDA"), was introduced in September. Here's what it could mean for your charity.
Ottawa's Fraser Green has a major gifts strategy that will work for even the smallest organizations. Like a compass, it has four major points, and it will help you navigate your way into a successful major gift program.
Share your views on corporate sponsorship in our reader poll (right).
