Friday, March 30, 2012
Tory budget toughens rules governing foreign charities | The Chronicle Herald
Tory budget toughens rules governing foreign charities | The Chronicle Herald: OTTAWA — The Conservative government is threatening to decertify foreign charities that do not act “in the national interest of Canada.”
Under rules announced Thursday in the 2012 budget, foreign groups can apply for registered charity status if they meet one of two criteria. The first is providing disaster relief or urgent humanitarian aid. The second is if they work in the national interest of Canada.
Under rules announced Thursday in the 2012 budget, foreign groups can apply for registered charity status if they meet one of two criteria. The first is providing disaster relief or urgent humanitarian aid. The second is if they work in the national interest of Canada.
Imagine Canada Reacts to Budget 2012 - MarketWatch
Press Release
Imagine Canada Reacts to Budget 2012 - MarketWatch:Imagine Canada, the national umbrella organization for charities and public benefit nonprofits, is pleased that the government will "continue to explore social finance instruments" and we encourage the acceleration of these efforts as the sector seeks to meet growing demand with ever constrained financing. "One of the sector's top priorities is financial sustainability and we urge government to facilitate an enabling environment in which new models can thrive," said Marcel Lauzi�re, Imagine Canada's President and CEO. "A range of new financing instruments will be required and they need to be complemented by measures to provide business advisory and business support programs for charities and nonprofits. Imagine Canada has recommended and will continue to press for access to existing business support programs for charities and nonprofits."
Imagine Canada Reacts to Budget 2012 - MarketWatch:Imagine Canada, the national umbrella organization for charities and public benefit nonprofits, is pleased that the government will "continue to explore social finance instruments" and we encourage the acceleration of these efforts as the sector seeks to meet growing demand with ever constrained financing. "One of the sector's top priorities is financial sustainability and we urge government to facilitate an enabling environment in which new models can thrive," said Marcel Lauzi�re, Imagine Canada's President and CEO. "A range of new financing instruments will be required and they need to be complemented by measures to provide business advisory and business support programs for charities and nonprofits. Imagine Canada has recommended and will continue to press for access to existing business support programs for charities and nonprofits."
Our AFP 2012 Pocket Guide to Success (and Fun) - Purple Reign | Avectra
Our AFP 2012 Pocket Guide to Success (and Fun) - Purple Reign | Avectra: With so much going on, it’s imperative that we take the time to plan our agendas before arriving at the conference. If you are headed to AFP, here is a quick cheat sheet to help you get the most out of your time in Vancouver:
Start following the conference buzz on social media now:
Start following the conference buzz on social media now:
Most (71%) Canadians Agree that Charities Play an Important Role in Society Addressing Needs Not Being Met by the Public or Private Sector :: NorthumberlandView.ca :: Conducting Fundraising Campaigns Tops the List of Most Important Investments for Charities
Most (71%) Canadians Agree that Charities Play an Important Role in Society Addressing Needs Not Being Met by the Public or Private Sector :: NorthumberlandView.ca :: Conducting Fundraising Campaigns Tops the List of Most Important Investments for Charities: Conducting Fundraising Campaigns Tops the List of Most Important Investments for Charities
Toronto, ON – Most (71%) Canadians ‘agree’ (25% strongly/47% somewhat) that ‘charities play an important role in society as a change agent to address needs not being met by government or the private sector’, according to a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. In fact, just one in ten (10%) ‘disagree’ 93% strongly/7% somewhat) with this premise, while 19% neither agree nor disagree. In contrast, just 13% ‘agree’ (3% strongly/10% somewhat) that ‘charities do not make much difference’, while most (71%) ‘disagree’ (34% strongly/37% somewhat) that they don’t make a difference.
Toronto, ON – Most (71%) Canadians ‘agree’ (25% strongly/47% somewhat) that ‘charities play an important role in society as a change agent to address needs not being met by government or the private sector’, according to a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. In fact, just one in ten (10%) ‘disagree’ 93% strongly/7% somewhat) with this premise, while 19% neither agree nor disagree. In contrast, just 13% ‘agree’ (3% strongly/10% somewhat) that ‘charities do not make much difference’, while most (71%) ‘disagree’ (34% strongly/37% somewhat) that they don’t make a difference.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
AFP Hub Tutorials: "The AFPeep Show Presents: Social Media Sneak Peeps!"
AFP 2012 International Conference on Fundraising - Vancouver, BC, Canada April 1-3, 2012: AFP Hub Tutorials: "The AFPeep Show Presents: Social Media Sneak Peeps!"
The AFPeeps are eager to share their social media skills and knowledge with you all. That's why they have set up a special schedule of mini-tutorials they will be holding at the AFP Hub during the three days of conference. Stop on by and have some knoweldge dropped on you by our savvy social media mavens!
The AFPeeps are eager to share their social media skills and knowledge with you all. That's why they have set up a special schedule of mini-tutorials they will be holding at the AFP Hub during the three days of conference. Stop on by and have some knoweldge dropped on you by our savvy social media mavens!
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Survey Says: CharityVillage� unpacks findings from the 2010 CGVSP
Survey Says: CharityVillage� unpacks findings from the 2010 CGVSP: Statistics Canada released the results of its 2010 Canadian Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating (CSGVP) last Wednesday.
Released every three years, this iteration again provides some intriguing updates to how much (and how many) Canadians are giving back to their communities.
Here's the first number on StatCan's list: 24 million.
That represents the number of Canadians who made donations to charities in 2010.
Think about that. That's close to 84% of Canadians who took time to fish into their wallets or purses and shell out some cash for a cause. It also represents a total of $10.6 billion donated in 2010. However, the survey notes that both the percentage of the population donating and the total amount of donations remained virtually unchanged from 2007, with the average donation in 2010 at $446.
Released every three years, this iteration again provides some intriguing updates to how much (and how many) Canadians are giving back to their communities.
Here's the first number on StatCan's list: 24 million.
That represents the number of Canadians who made donations to charities in 2010.
Think about that. That's close to 84% of Canadians who took time to fish into their wallets or purses and shell out some cash for a cause. It also represents a total of $10.6 billion donated in 2010. However, the survey notes that both the percentage of the population donating and the total amount of donations remained virtually unchanged from 2007, with the average donation in 2010 at $446.
How to Attend a Conference as Yourself - Peter Bregman - Harvard Business Review
How to Attend a Conference as Yourself - Peter Bregman - Harvard Business Review: So how, at a conference when you don't know anyone, can you engage in a conversation without identifying your role? It's not easy. You'll be fighting against the tide. But try asking open-ended questions and try getting personal. Eventually you'll find out more about your fellow conference-goers and they'll find out more about you.
It’s almost Non-Profit Conference Week: AFP & NTen | DonorDriven
It’s almost Non-Profit Conference Week: AFP & NTen | DonorDriven: he AFP 49th International Conference on Fundraising is coming up April 1-3 and the DonorDrive Team is really looking forward to this one. As conferences on fundraising go, this is the big one (with attendance expected to be over 4,000.) Registration is still open.
AFP Gives Back: Sage Dress For Success Service Project
AFP Gives Back: Sage Dress For Success Service Project: AFP Gives Back: Sage Dress For Success Service Project
AFP Gives Back, presented by Sage—Dress for Success in Vancouver!
AFP is offering a unique way for Vancouver conference participants to give back! AFP is partnering with Dress for Success, a charity that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing them with professional attire, networking support and career development tools.
AFP Gives Back, presented by Sage—Dress for Success in Vancouver!
AFP is offering a unique way for Vancouver conference participants to give back! AFP is partnering with Dress for Success, a charity that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing them with professional attire, networking support and career development tools.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Plenty of “Can-Con” at the 2012 International Conference - About AFP - AFP
Plenty of “Can-Con” at the 2012 International Conference - About AFP - AFP: Plenty of “Can-Con” at the 2012 International Conference
(Mar. 20, 2012) It could be argued that you go to a conference to learn things outside of your normal frame of reference, but that approach would be short-changing all the terrific things we Canadians can (and do!) learn from each other.
To date, more than 800 of your Canadian colleagues, friends and mentors have registered to attend AFP 2012 Vancouver. So at this year’s international conference, make time for some “true north strong and free” program activities – you won’t be sorry that you did! In fact, why not tweet about it? Conference participants and organizers will be following the conversation at #afpmeet or #afpwhatdrivesme.
(Mar. 20, 2012) It could be argued that you go to a conference to learn things outside of your normal frame of reference, but that approach would be short-changing all the terrific things we Canadians can (and do!) learn from each other.
To date, more than 800 of your Canadian colleagues, friends and mentors have registered to attend AFP 2012 Vancouver. So at this year’s international conference, make time for some “true north strong and free” program activities – you won’t be sorry that you did! In fact, why not tweet about it? Conference participants and organizers will be following the conversation at #afpmeet or #afpwhatdrivesme.
CANOE -- JAM! Television - TV Shows - Real Housewives: 'Housewives' comes to Vancouver
CANOE -- JAM! Television - TV Shows - Real Housewives: 'Housewives' comes to Vancouver: "One is, I'm very active in philanthropy, and what a great way to have a larger voice and raise awareness, particularly for Tuberous Sclerosis, which is a seizure disorder that my son has," Zilba said. "And the other reason was, I thought it would give me an opportunity to get my music back out there, plus I have a perfume line coming out.
The Importance of Professional Development in Fundraising | The Good Steward
The Importance of Professional Development in Fundraising | The Good Steward: What professional development events and associations have been useful in your fundraising career? What events will you be attending this year?
For your information, I’ll be attending AFP’s International Conference in Vancouver next month (which I’ll be writing more about very soon), the New York Philanthropic Planning Symposium in May and Fundraising Day in New York this June. I look forward to sharing some of the lessons I glean from these upcoming events with you.
For your information, I’ll be attending AFP’s International Conference in Vancouver next month (which I’ll be writing more about very soon), the New York Philanthropic Planning Symposium in May and Fundraising Day in New York this June. I look forward to sharing some of the lessons I glean from these upcoming events with you.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Half of those 18-34 give to charities without checking
Half of those 18-34 give to charities without checking: Just over half of them will donate on the spur of the moment, which adds the probability they won't check to see if the organization is legitimate first, according to a survey commissioned by CanadaHelps.org and Capital One Canada for Fraud Prevention Month.
Only 19 per cent of millennials, as people in that age group are commonly known, are concerned about being victims of a scam - compared to 27 per cent in other age groups.
Only 19 per cent of millennials, as people in that age group are commonly known, are concerned about being victims of a scam - compared to 27 per cent in other age groups.
Millennials discover a whole world of philanthropy
Millennials discover a whole world of philanthropy: The Millennial generation, who are mostly in their 20s now, are often still in school or just starting their careers and therefore don't have as much money to donate as they do time.
"Older generations are able to donate more monetarily," Eveleigh says.
The statistics back that up. The highest rates of volunteering were found among young Canadians, while those who give the most money are more likely to be older, have higher household incomes and more formal education, according to Statistics Canada's National Survey of Giving
"Older generations are able to donate more monetarily," Eveleigh says.
The statistics back that up. The highest rates of volunteering were found among young Canadians, while those who give the most money are more likely to be older, have higher household incomes and more formal education, according to Statistics Canada's National Survey of Giving
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