Nov
08
2024
Fiduciary Duty of Board Members: Roles & Responsibilities
While the title of this post may not be the sexiest, it is a topic worth speaking of. Non-profit organizations in Canada play a crucial role...
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Sep
20
2024
Eat That Frog! (not literally)
I would never advocate for eating a frog (because it’s not kosher), but the notion of tackling a difficult challenge intrigues me. I’ve always been fascinated...
Sep
13
2024
Are you too late to save 2024?
The fiscal year-end, and especially the last quarter of the year, is an especially trying time for fundraisers. September always seems to be over-programmed, with people...
Oct
27
2023
Boards & Bosses: Staying in Your Own Lane
Working in a nonprofit organization can be a fulfilling experience. It allows individuals to contribute to a cause they are passionate about. However, the success of...
Sep
08
2023
Welcome to the Post-Summer Busy Season!
I certainly hope that you enjoyed your summer — whether we filled it with vacation, enjoyed the outdoors, or just lounged around. In the fundraising world,...
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
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...
Feb
24
2023
Plan for it to Take More Time
I have come to appreciate that time is the one commodity/asset that we can never replenish. One can always earn more money, or buy more goods,...
Sep
16
2022
Telethons: Bubble Burst
Many of us remember the Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon. People referred to the telethon as the Jerry Lewis Telethon (the charity was secondary). All...