Jun
02
2023
What’s Right for Me?
June 2, 2023 There is a lot of talk about Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) lately. Many large foundations (and even some smaller ones too) have enjoyed...
May
30
2023
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays Episode 26
Episode 26 Episode 26 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays features Patti Murphy, Executive Director of the Youth Services Bureau Charitable Foundation. Patti has a unique “backstory”,...
May
23
2023
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays Episode 25
Episode 25 Episode 25 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays features Robert Greenberg, a local philanthropist, volunteer and an all-around great guy. Robert is generous with his...
May
16
2023
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays Episode 24
Episode 24 Episode 24 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays features Betty-Anne Howard, Philanthropic Financial Planner, Award-Winning Speaker, Author, Financial Literacy Advocate, and Charitable Giving Expert. Betty-Anne...
May
12
2023
We Have a Problem
I like to read the Fundraising Effectiveness Project’s reports on a fairly regular basis. It shows the triumphs and challenges we face as a profession. Sometimes...
May
09
2023
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays Episode 23
Episode 23 Episode 23 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays once again features Tricia Johnson, Director of Communications and Development for the Ottawa Food Bank. Tricia is a...
May
05
2023
Uncharitable — The Movie
I was very fortunate to have taken part in an early screening of the movie Uncharitable with my local AFP chapter last week. The movie will...
May
02
2023
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays Episode 22
Episode 22 Episode 22 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays is the last in the series featuring Micah Garten, Director of Development for the Jewish Federation of...
Apr
28
2023
Thanks to the Family
Our family, often, is the non-paid support staff for your fundraising department. They give us feedback, listen to us and support us. The life of a...
Apr
25
2023
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays Episode 21
Episode 21 Episode 21 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays once again features Delphine Haslé, Executive Director of the Perley Health Foundation. Delphine has been fortunate enough...