Twas the night before Christmas and despite fundraising yelps, not a gift was stirring – not even one via CanadaHelps. The direct mail was posted with live postage and care, in hope there were still donors writing cheques here and there. The children were snuggled all nestled in beds, while visions of social enterprise chocolate danced in […]
Tag Archives: Charity
How do you know which charities to trust?
It’s hard as a member of the public to decide if a charity is worthy of your support. When trying to evaluate a charity, Imagine Canada has produced a great littleGuide to Giving that offers some easy, no cost ways to check out a charity. Check out the charity on the Canada Revenue Agency website. […]
How to be a better charity Board member
Interested in some good quality education as a Board member but not sure where to turn? Recently, I attending the Institute for Corporate Directors Not-For-Profit Governance Essentials program. There is a scholarship program for charity employees to attend sponsored by TELUS and Royal Bank. Is f-r-e-e- more in line with your Charity’s budget? Altruvest has […]