tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37460079397381372512011-07-08T02:36:12.203-03:00The Research Store.ca's blog. Funding news and opportunities; tips, tools and techniques; news from the charitable sector.Carolyn Marshall, CFREhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01906323967943141939noreply@blogger.comBlogger581100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746007939738137251.post-25700592523701875842010-02-18T11:42:00.000-04:002010-02-18T11:42:47.788-04:00

In January we talked about prospect identification - where to look for those individuals, corporations and foundations with potential to support your organization. And our January 27th post, Know thy Donor, referred to Tom Belford's post over at the Agitator blog, where he talks about the importance of getting to know your donors and prospects. In his post today, Tom reinforces the need for

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In 2009, we focused on passing along a useful tip, tool or technique with our Friday Freebies postings. This year, we'll try to round out your week with a bit of levity. Because, as Woody Allen once said, "I am thankful for laughter, except when milk comes out of my nose". During his opening remarks at Homecoming Weekend, a university president addresses alumni, staff and board members: "I

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A great article from the Financial Post: Donations are investments too

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It's true confession time. I am, at best, a lazy gardener. My garden has never looked so beautiful, nor been so healthy, as the day before I took possession of my home.The previous owners were avid and devoted gardeners (so my neighbours have told me) and the fruits of their labours were, in part, what attracted us to our current home. The first summer we owned our home, I enthusiastically

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TM & © 2008 Entertainment Rights Distribution Limited. All rights reserved. Can you spot the donor? Unlike Waldo, potential donors can't easily be identified by their striped shirts, hats and leggings. And before you begin to cultivate prospective donors, you need to know where to find them. What often happens with initial donor prospecting meetings is some well-meaning person

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There has been a fair amount of healthy debate this week, over at The Agitator blog, about the effectiveness of donor screening tools, the use of CRM (Constituent Relationship Management) systems, and the validity of the traditional donor pyramid model, as they relate to securing major gifts.In his most recent post on the subject, Tom Belford makes what I consider to be the most important point

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I'm just now getting around to reading Roy MacGregor's Dec. 21st column in the Globe and Mail. In it, he talks about how we're innundated with at-the-cash donation requests over the holiday season and wonders if this has created donor fatigue - perhaps contributing to the Salvation Army falling short of its 2009 Kettle Appeal goal.Rather than donor fatigue, perhaps the culprit is donor disconnect

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I personally am not a "tweeter", but for those of you out there who are, TweetDeck is a desktop tool that allows you to manage and follow all of your tweets in one spot. The Adobe Air-based software provides multiple customizable columns that auto-update as new tweets arrive.TweetDeck also allows you to organize and update your Facebook and MySpace accounts - all from your desktop.Happy Friday!

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Slideshare is an online tool that allows you to upload and share Power Point presentations and other documents. You can share publicly or privately, making it a great resource for learning (so thanks to all who have publicly shared their informative presentations).Another great feature of Slideshare is the ability to add audio - allowing you to create your own webinars. And membership is

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So many reasons to check out GIMP, a PC Magazine Hall of Fame inductee, it's hard to know where to start. GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) has provided Photoshop-like tools at no charge for over a decade. GIMP allows you to professionally edit and re-touch photos and images for personal and professional use. Have a photo that you'd like to use on your website or in you Case for Support, but

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The HR Council for the Voluntary & Non-profit Sector website offers a comprehensive (and free) resource to help non-profit employees, managers and board members better understand and manage issues relating to human resources. The HR Toolkit is available online at:http://www.hrvs-rhsbc.ca/hr-toolkit/home.cfmHappy Friday!

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That was quite a hiatus I took - my apologies. It's been a busy month, with travel to Ontario, Maine and New Hampshire. By rights, I should owe you about four Freebies, so I'll do my best to make good on that.If you're in the market for volunteers, or you're looking to promote your upcoming event, visit The Nova Scotia Volunteer Forum: http://www.nsvolunteerforum.ca/ (it's free!)Funding

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Yesterday I attended an AFP session on time management. The primary focus of the presentation was centred around managing email, and the amount of time we all spend on this task on a daily basis.The inspiration for today's Freebie came from a colleague of mine, Anne Melanson (Bloom Non Profit Consulting Group). At the end of the session, Anne told us all about a free online resource that we

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The government of Canada has recently launched a call for proposals for funding requests in support of seniors. Funds are available to help non-profit organizations renovate facilities or replace equipment they use to deliver seniors’ programs and activities.For more information, please visit:http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?m=/index&nid=481349Deadline for applications is November 6, 2009.

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I'm either three days late for last week's post, or four days early for this week's - it depends on your point of view. Either way, here's a fun (and free) resource for those who have a secret desire to host their own talk show...or simply to create and host live video segments.With UStream TV, www.ustream.tv, anyone with a webcam can create their own video show and broadcast it live over the Web

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Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa (YSB) is one of Canada’s most dynamic and progressive multi-service youth focused agencies located in one of the Nation’s most livable urban regions, Ottawa-Gatineau.YSB’s Board of Directors has approved the establishment of a fundraising Foundation, in order to generate more revenue and strengthen the agency’s programming. The Board has targeted the launch of the

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I searched far and wide to find a true "free" version of, what I think, is an amazing technology tool...text-to-speech and text-to-mp3 software.I realize that text-to-speech software has probably been around for a few years and is invaluable to people living with vision loss, but I never realized the availability and value of text-to-mp3 software. Nextup.com offers both free (basic) and paid-for

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No one wants or needs me to describe how the economy has beaten the stuffing out of some charities’ revenue streams. Not being a novel topic of conversation any more, its just not that interesting.But what is interesting is watching how grassroots fundraising is once again on the rise, thanks to technology and the “new connectedness.” In vast numbers, regular, ordinary everyday folk like you and

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Unless you're one of those people who always has a pen and paper on hand, chances are there have been many occasions when you've wanted/needed to capture a piece of information and found yourself scribbling on a napkin, only to lose it or (forget) and use it.Here's a great no-cost tool you can use almost anywhere, anytime. Evernote is the free equivalent of Microsoft's One Note. Check it out

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Create your own social network...for free!Ning, www.ning.com, provides a no-fee technology platform that allows individuals and groups to create their own social networks.Used by the American SPCA, Ning is an economical, customizable and easy-to-use solution for organizations wishing to implement a social networking platform for donors, members and staff.Happy Friday!

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I recently attended an AFP educational session presented by Anne Melanson, CFRE, and Lori Barker, Director of Development for Phoenix Youth. The topic of discussion was Making your Financial Case for Support. One of the most valuable tips I walked away with was the need to carefully think through your written collateral materials before committing them to paper.When developing thier current Case

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Recently, I was privvy to a discussion where an organization was debating the merits of continuing on with a particular fundraising event. When weighing the pros and cons, the amout of time required to effectively pull off this event was brought forth as a strong negative. 2,000 staff hours was the amount they had roughly calculated.The problem with rough calculations and guesstimates is that you

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Shame on me - I didn't post a freebie last Friday, so this week I owe you two.The first one I'm passing along is a Canadian website designed to serve employees and employers of the non-profit/charitable sector. At www.workinnonprofits.ca employers can post recruitment ads for up to 180 days, free of charge.And second on the list is a US-based website that provides webinars, teleconferences and

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Earlier this week I attended a webinar hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and presented by Allan Pressel of CharityFinders.Allan passed along a great tip to webinar participants - so I'd like to thank him for contributing to this week's Friday Freebies.Websitegrader.com is a free website SEO (Search Engine Optimization) tool that grades the effectiveness of your website in a

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Recently, I had the opportunity to speak with Stephen Pamenter of Robertson Surrette. Stephen provides recruitment consulting services to the non-profit sector. I asked him to tell me more about the role that a recruitment firm plays, and here’s what he had to say:Q. Stephen, in 50 words or less, explain to me the role a recruitment firm plays when contracted.You are outsourcing a complex and

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It's a widely accepted fact that it costs more to get than it does to keep. Whether you're talking about employees, customers, goods & services, or donors & volunteers - acquisition requires considerably more time and resources than retention.So why, after so many years and so many articles educating us about the cost of acquisition, are we still struggling with embracing retention techniques

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Cheap is good, free is better. With that theme in mind, welcome to Friday Freebies. Today's post is brought to you by PC Magazine.Every year, PC Magazine publishes its "Best Free Software of the Year" report. Committed to passing along the free software information at no cost, the magazine also publishes this report on their website:http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2338803,00.aspWith over 170

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The wired world is also a viral world where blog posts, video clips, information and opinions can spread like wildfire. Many progressive organizations in the charitable sector are starting to engage social networking and electronic communication to connect donors and friends with their message and mission. But what happens when an event or opinion casts your organization in a bad light…and then

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Speaking of volunteers, I'd like to take a moment to thank the 2009 AFP NS conference organizing committee. Last week's conference was excellent - a result of many hours of volunteer planning and hard work. Job well done!The government of Canada has announced a call for nominations for the 2009 Thérèse Casgrain Volunteer Award. Details can be found at: http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?m=/

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An esteemed colleague of mine once made the observation that the cosmetics industry is peppered with made-up words and phrases (what exactly IS Vitalastin?). It occurs to me that the same observation can be about about the technology industry and its many offshoots.Bletiquette, n: Blog etiquette.I thought I had brilliantly coined a new phrase - until typing it into Google and realizing that

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The Government of Canada, through the Children and Families component of the Social Development Partnerships Program (SDPP), invites not-for-profit organizations to apply for funding through Calls for Proposals.The SDPP is currently inviting proposals for contribution funding that support Canadian families, children/youth and other vulnerable populations.Funding is available for (up to a maximum

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Ten years ago, articles about the untapped potential of virtual volunteer opportunities were being published on Charity Village's website, in Canadian FundRaiser magazine, and throughout other websites and publications frequented by those of us involved in the charitable sector. The realm of vitual volunteer opportunities being touted included:conducting on-line researchproviding professional

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Ten days. One-third of a month, almost one-thirtieth of a year. That's how long it has been since my last blog posting. Which begs the question - to blog or not?Our blogging dilemma is not unique. As a subscriber to many blogs, I have realized that what often begins with the best of intentions, fizzles out when real-world responsibilities and tasks take over.Blogging, like exercise, is a

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Six years ago, Scott Neeson took a five-week backpacking vacation through Asia. Today, Mr. Neeson's Cambodian Children's Fund operation is in its sixth year - and he has traded in his successful Hollywood career, 36-foot yacht and luxury lifestyle for a single room in the children's centre he operates and funds. Rather than a Porsche, he now drives a scooter, and running hot water is a thing of

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With more than 8,000 registered charities in Atlantic Canada, the charitable sector makes up a significant portion of the Atlantic Canadian economy. These organizations deliver vital services in areas of education, health, and social and community service. Many, such as food banks, provide the basic essentials of life. Together, with nonprofits, charities in Atlantic Canada generate $6 billion in

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According to a December 2008 article in Miller-McCune magazine, Halifax is on Bill Strickland's list of cities where he is planning on creating a Manchester/Bidwell-like facility. In fact, local rumour has it that Bill has already been to visit, and has been discussing his plans with some of Halifax's movers and shakers.If there was ever a time for Halifax to put out the welcome mat, this surely

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Bernie Smith, manager of the Spring Garden Area Business Association, is a very wise man.For years, merchants in the Spring Garden Road area have struggled with finding a solution to the significant population of panhandlers who frequent the area. Attempts to rid the area of panhanders have only resulted in relocating the population to other business districts within the city. Non-profit and

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In Ontario, the Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa provides a vast range of services to young people with the objective of helping youth move toward independence and self-sufficiency.From a drop-in centre for street youth, emergency and transitional housing, and mental health services, through to long term housing and employment resources - YSB provides a continuum of services to young people in the

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Are you interested in an intern from Humber's Fundraising and Volunteer Management program?The program provides students with the equivalent of three to five years of on-the-job fundraising experience. Interns are available full-time from June 15 to Aug. 20, 2009.Here's how to post your opportunity online:1. Go to http://coop.humber.ca/2. a) If this is your first time posting an opportunity,

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Today is International Women's Day, 2009. Belinda Stronach (former MP and Chair of the Belinda Stronach Foundation) observes that in tough economic times, fear about layoffs, bankrupticies and companies shutting their doors threatens to push women's issues off the public agenda. She says that "taking stock in the state of Canadian women in 2009 means taking a hard looking at the inequalities that

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The Honourable Carolyn Bolivar-Getson, minister responsible for the Nova Scotia Advisory Council on the Status of Women, launched the Bread and Roses Bursary Fund today to mark International Women’s Day.The term “Bread and Roses” comes from a poem by James Oppenheim, published in 1911, and later set to music. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bread_and_RosesNearly a century later, the Advisory

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Organized by Impact Entrepreneurship Group, Impact Microcredit is an innovative entrepreneurial competition open to high school students across Canada.Each school is allowed to enter one team of 3-5 students. Teams are given $100 and one week (in October) to generate as much revenue as possible from that $100. Of course, there are rules - all activities must be legal, etc., but teams are

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In honour of International Women's Day and our 25th anniversary, Second Story Women's Centre is hosting an Open House:Date: Sunday March 8, 2009Time: 2-4 pmLocation: 22 King Street, Post Office Centre (upstairs), LunenburgMore Info: 640-3044 or 543-1315We want everyone in Lunenburg County to know who we are, where we are, and what we offer.Join us for refreshments, quilting, information, and a

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Evergreen, a national registered charity founded in 1991, is an environmental organization with a mandate to bring nature to Canadian cities through naturalization projects. Evergreen’s Common Grounds program — in partnership with Wal-Mart Canada, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, The Home Depot Canada, and Unilever Canada — provides grants to community groups doing environmental

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Each year, the HRM Community Grants Program provides cash grants to registered non-profit organizations and charities located throughout HRM.There are two types of grant (a) a project grant of up to $5,000 and (b) a capital grant of up to $25, 000.The program provides assistance for projects in the following categories:EnvironmentRecreation & LeisureAffordable Housing & Emergency

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On February 23rd, the Government of Canada announced a multi-year Call for Proposals (2009–2012) focusing on projects that will improve services or accessibility for people with disabilities to allow them fully participate in society.Proposals submitted must meet the program criteria and fall under one of two streams: Social Development Projects and the Accommodation Fund. Social Development

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The Centre for Social Innovation, located in downtown Toronto, is an excellent model of community collaboration. Home to approximately 100 social mission groups, the Centre boasts 20,000 square feet of shared space, ideas, strategies and experiences.Proponents of collaboration, market transformation and systems change, The Centre for Social Innovation's website provides links to articles on

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On the eve of International Women's Day, the federal government has announced $188,000 in funding for the P.E.I. Rape and Sexual Assault Centre's STEPS Program for Women.Funding was provided to STEPS through the Women's Community Fund of the Women's Program of Status of Women Canada.The full news release is available online:http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/March2009/01/c4837.html

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Thank you to everyone who has submitted events and happenings celebrating and supporting IWD. Here's one more:Host: The Atlantic Council for International CooperationDate: Saturday, March 7, 2009Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pmLocation: The Company House, 2202 Gottingen St., Halifax, NSPhone: 902-431-2311Email: events@acic-caci.orgJoin us for a potluck and evening of performances in celebration of women.

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From policy-makers' offices to the cocktail party circuit, nothing sparks debate quite like posing the question: "What is an acceptable cost of fundraising for charities?" At issue are diametrically opposed positions of fundraising effiiciency versus gross amount raised. In essence we wonder, what is more important? A low cost-to-income ratio or the total amount a charity has raised in support of

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The Nova Scotia Advisory Council on the Status of Women lists events being held across the province in support of International Women's Day. Please visit their website at:http://women.gov.ns.ca/calendar.asp

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In their final newsletter of 2008, Canada Revenue Ageny reports approximately 83,000 currently registered charities and 4,500 new applications submitted every year (with the majority of new applications being approved). If this trend continues, the number of registered charities in Canada could surpass 100,000 by 2015. When non-profits without charitable status are added into the mix, that number

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Oxfam Halifax would like to invite you to “Get caught up in the action: Women’s Movements and Change”! To celebrate International Women’s Day we will be holding a dynamic discussion featuring four prominent activists working for greater gender equality locally and internationally. This event will include a lively conversation with panelists, an opportunity to enjoy our musical guest and a chance

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March 8th - International Women's Day is a day of global celebration for the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future.In addition to being a day of celebration, IWD is also a day of advocay and awareness-building. With female CEOs and prime ministers; young women welcomed into university; the opportunity for women to work and have a family -today's women have

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AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) annual Compensation and Benefits Study (2006) reveals that from 2004 to 2005 salaries for professional fundraisers decreased in the United States and remained stable in CanadaThe average salary for U.S. respondents to the 2006 survey fell to $67,181 in 2005, a 16.7% decrease from the average in 2004. During the same period, average salaries for

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Today's Chronicle Herald features a front-page article on a donor's discontent with the way her donation was handled by a local charity:http://thechronicleherald.ca/Front/1105956.htmlReading the article, one is left with the impression that the donor is not so much upset by the use of the funds, as she is about the apparent lack of transparency. According to the article, the donor was not

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Collaboration brings many benefits to those who choose to embrace it. Increased knowledge, reduced costs and the power of many acting as one, are just a few. Cooperatives are a prime example of how collaboration can work to reduce costs by increasing buying power. When large-scale buyers form a buying group, such as a cooperative, members are able to purchase goods in bulk - resulting in cost

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