Every Child Matters, Truth and Reconciliation
People First
A Few Thoughts on Truth and Reconciliation Day

The truth about residential schools is difficult to confront, but we shouldn’t look away from it.

A Few Thoughts on Truth and Reconciliation Day
donor relations, donor stewardship, fundraising
People First
What 30 Years of Conversations Taught Me About ...

After 30 years in fundraising, I’ve learned that some of the most valuable lessons come from conversations that have nothing to do with fundraising.

What 30 Years of Conversations Taught Me About Fundraising
People First
Guiding Supporters Along The Donor To ...

Most nonprofits don’t lack donors—they lack a clear path to help them grow beyond a first gift, leaving many stuck instead of becoming more engaged.

Guiding Supporters Along The Donor To Stakeholder Pathway
Easter, Happy Easter
People First
HAPPY EASTER 2026!!

Celebrating Easter with gratitude, renewal, and a spirit of generosity for those in need.

HAPPY EASTER 2026!!
donor stewardship, donor relations, donors, donor recognition, fundraising, sustainability
People First
It All Starts with a Conversation

We spend so much time trying to uncover the magical secret to building a passionate and loyal base of support, when the real answer is simply starting a conversation with our donors.

It All Starts with a Conversation
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Be A Champion For Fundraising Expenses This Giving Tuesday

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Be A Champion For Fundraising Expenses This Giving Tuesday

When you are deciding how to allocate your donations on Giving Tuesday, consider supporting your favourite charity’s fundraising activities. By so doing, you are strengthening their ability to obtain the resources they need to create transformative change that enriches your community.

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Giving Tuesday Is A Fabulous Opportunity To Dispel The Overhead Myth

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Giving Tuesday Is A Fabulous Opportunity To Dispel The Overhead Myth

Giving Tuesday is not simply a time to raise money. It is a splendid opportunity to educate your donors about how reasonable overhead spending is absolutely crucial to ensure that your charity’s programs create real positive change in your community.

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3 Ways To Get Your Board Members Involved In Fundraising On Giving Tuesday

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3 Ways To Get Your Board Members Involved In Fundraising On Giving Tuesday

Encouraging board members to play a fundraising role is an uphill battle for charities of all types and sizes. The good news is that Giving Tuesday offers us a unique opportunity to increase our boards’ enthusiasm on all matters related to fundraising.

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Acknowledging The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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Acknowledging The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

For the the fourth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we recommend a few ways that non-Indigenous people can acknowledge the grave injustices committed against First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities, understand the complex systemic challenges they continue to face, and work towards building a brighter shared future.

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More Half-Year Resolutions That Will Improve Your Fundraising

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More Half-Year Resolutions That Will Improve Your Fundraising

Last year at this time we presented a few resolutions that one could adopt for the remaining six months of 2023 that would strengthen their charity’s fundraising efforts. Today we’re pleased to share with you another series of half-year resolutions that are certain will improve your fund development practices:

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Begin Preparing For Your First Thanking Season Years In Advance

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Begin Preparing For Your First Thanking Season Years In Advance

Although it may not occur for years, it is never too early for a charity to start planning the launch of the pinnacle of its donor relations system - The Thanking Season.

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FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts #11

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FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts #11

In this chapter of “FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts”, we will look at a handful of ways how Mother’s Day can strengthen your charity’s fundraising capacity.

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FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts #10

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FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts #10

In this chapter of “FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts”, we will explore why and how relatively new and peppy volunteers who haven’t yet found their place within the charity are excellent candidates play the role as Ambassadors who get conversations started with donors.

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Do People Who Complain About Charity “Overhead” Truly Understand It?

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Do People Who Complain About Charity “Overhead” Truly Understand It?

Conversations with friends and colleagues who firmly believe that charity overhead should be as low as possible can be awkward and exhausting. Yet they can also be viewed as opportunities to advance the public’s understanding of how operating expense items directly affect the impact of an organization’s programs.

 
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Proven Fundraising Strategies for Community and Grassroots Organizations