Editor's Note: This interview originally appeared on the Wild Woman Fundraising website and is excerpted with permission. You can read the full interview here. Mazarine Treyz: Hey, everybody. Welcome. This is Mazarine Treyz with Wild Woman Fundraising and today I have the...
Want to learn more about how to attract the right prospects to your legacy giving program? We've partnered with the author for a free webinar on July 25. Everyone who registers gets a copy of the full recording, even if...
The last federal budget had some big news for the charity sector in the form of a proposed rule change about donating the proceeds of shares and real estate. Unfortunately, this rule change has been severely under-reported on. This is...
When it comes to fundraising, charities have a number of options available to them. Direct mail is a common one and events are popular. But ask any expert in the field and they’ll tell you that the biggest bang for...
"The biggest wealth transfer in history is set to take place," stated a BMO Retirement Institute Report in July 2009. "In Canada, it has been estimated that Boomers stand to inherit $1 trillion over the next 20 years." Though the...
In October 2010, CharityVillage® and Give Green Canada jointly launched a survey to gather information about a subject in dire need of more data: bequest opportunities for the international charitable sector. More than nine hundred people partook in the survey,...
More and more, the area of gift planning is becoming an important fundraising activity with Canadian charities. It allows donors to consider leaving a gift today and later in life, along with the tax implications of those gifts. Whether you...
Leaving a bequest/legacy to a charity in your will can be an excellent way of supporting a cause that you care for or leaving a lasting legacy. Unfortunately, many bequests are not handled correctly or professionally and this may create...
This is just a reminder to readers that what's contained in these monthly musings is my account of best practices (in 1500 words or less). I urge you to share these articles with your leadership team who make the difficult...
Many charities, and in particular foundations, that have established endowment funds are currently concerned about the impact caused by the recent downturn of the economy with regards to their reduced ability to meet their disbursement quota requirements under the Income...
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