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Black Friday and Cyber Monday have passed and spending for the holidays is ramping up, but many charities are asking us to take a pause from rampant consumerism and think about helping others. And so Giving Tuesday, a global generosity movement. It began in 2012 in New York City. The day, which falls on the first Tuesday after American Thanksgiving — this year on Dec. 3 — encourages donations to non-profit, community organizations, individuals and causes. Nicole Danesi Senior Manager of Strategic Communications and Brand at CanadaHelps, joins Ben to explain more.

Donate to help us make more shows: https://www.faytene.tv/donateThere are approximately 85,000 charities across Canada. Whether food banks, women's shelters, places of worship, or kids camps in the summer, charities and nonprofits significantly impact our communities.Despite this, according to a recent study released by CanadaHelps, the number of Canadians making charitable donations has declined yearly this past decade. Surveys from a decade ago show that 82% of Canadians contributed to charitable organizations. That figure has dropped to 60% in 2023. While the number of people donating to charities has decreased, the number of people seeking charity help has soared. One in five Canadians is estimated to be using charitable services to meet essential needs.  According to an Ipsos survey commissioned by CanadaHelps in 2023, almost one in seven said it was the first time they had relied on a charity's help. More than 57% of charities cannot meet the current levels of demand.Those who are giving are giving more. The same CanadaHelps report shows that 2021 tax returns claimed charitable tax donations increased to $11.3 billion, up 43% from 2016. These combined trends mean that many charities are vulnerable if those giving more cannot continue. With the increasing need, it is time to roll up our sleeves and support the charitable sector. Despite this, new laws are putting some charities at even more risk. John Pellowe, Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Centre for Christian Charities, is here to discuss the issues. Their vision is for all Christian ministries to operate in an exemplary, healthy, and effective way so that they can fulfill their missions. Thanks for joining us as we discuss the state of Canada's charitable sector.Please like, subscribe and share!___________________________________________Faytene.tv is a listener-supported program. To help us produce more interviews on essential topics for our nation, please click here to donate: https://www.faytene.tv/donate____________________________If you want to be sure and never miss an episode, sign up for our email list here: https://madmimi.com/signups/72187/join____________________________ FIND US AT:Main Site: https://www.faytene.tv/Free App: https://apple.co/3rgzcfCYouTube: https://bit.ly/3d7XyTzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/faytenetvInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/faytene Twitter: https://twitter.com/fayteneVimeo: https://vimeo.com/channels/faytenetvBitchute: www.bitchute.com/channel/faytenetvRumble: https://rumble.com/user/faytenetvGab: https://gab.com/faytene#faytene #canada #canadiancentreforchristianscharities #johnpellowe #charitablesector #charity

The 2024 CanadaHelps Giving Report contains some disturbing news – it found that for the eleventh year running, the number of Canadians making donations to charities has declined. According to the report, this alarming downward trend in donations seems to transcend economic circumstances – in other words, data shows that it is not solely caused by a recession, the pandemic or inflationary spikes. What's driving this trend and what can nonprofits and charities do to reverse it? We talk to sector experts in this episode of CharityVillage Connects to find out.Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance Duke Chang, President and CEO, CanadaHelpsJulie Fiorini, General Manager, Donor Services & Brand Marketing, CanadaHelpsTovah Barocas, President, Earth RangersJustin Scaini, Executive Vice President, Culture and Chief Strategy Officer, Kids Help PhoneOmar Visram, Co-Founder and CEO, Enkel Backoffice SolutionsCharlotte Field, Partner, Good WorksCathy Mann, Founder, The Fundraising LabWe've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:2024 CanadaHelps Giving Report2023 CanadaHelps Giving ReportGenWellEco-Anxiety in Children: Anxious for Action Generosity in Canada (Sector3Insights)Fewer charitable donors, less money donated in 2022 (Statistics Canada) State of the Legacy Nation 2023 (Good Works)Kids Help Phone Launches Largest Youth Mental Health Movement, Feel Out Loud, to Address Crisis in CanadaLearn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.

April 21 2024- Canadian charitable donations dropping: report & National Volunteer Week Have you ever made any charitable donations? Do you still make them? Any? Or have you stopped? Many have as Nicole Danesi at CanadaHelps explains. AND National Volunteer Week that just ended is held annually as a way to celebrate the many who give of their time to help others in the community, who possibly would be in even more difficulty without volunteers. Bob Komsic spoke to a volunteer driver for Meals on Wheels.

On this week's episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon sits down with Natasha Fisher, an Ojibwe and Finnish singer, songwriter, and producer from Long Lake #58 First Nation. Natasha's wisdom coupled with a delightful sense of joy and down-to-earth personality shines throughout the interview as she and Gordon discuss her community, her music and upcoming projects and the experiences that have helped shape her into the woman she is today. Show Notes: Ernest Monias  Lie to me by Natasha Fisher featuring Nimkii  NIMKII & THE NINIIS The Reach for Life Tour  Stallone Quequish aka The Sunsetting Kid Classic Roots  Drezus Jay Mak Natasha Fisher  Indigenous_baddie - Michelle Chubb Notorious Cree  Lily Gladstone  Scott George and the Osage Singers' performance at Oscars 2024 Discovery of unmarked graves at former Residential School sites across Canada Communities mentioned:  Long Lake # 58 First Nation Round Lake First Nation Cree Nation of Wemindji Additional resources: Seven Fallen Feathers by Tanya Talaga Spirit to Soar, Mashkawi-manidoo bimaadiziwin by Makwa Creative   Ayaya is a proud sponsor of the Roots and Hoots podcast and you can visit their website at ayaya.ca   For more information about the Legacy of Hope Foundation, please visit legacyofhope.ca   To learn more about CanadaHelps, please visit: CanadaHelps - Make it Monthly info page  

For the past 23 years, CanadaHelps has been the leading online platform for charitable donations, assisting Canadians in discovering and supporting causes close to their hearts. Join Douglas Nelson in conversation with Duke Chang, the CEO and President of CanadaHelps, as they delve into the organization's pivotal role in the sector. Duke shares insights on fundraising strategies and the digital tools provided to empower Canadians in garnering donor support. Explore the challenges and solutions in attracting a younger generation of donors and gain valuable perspectives on leadership traits essential for reversing trends in the charitable sector. Tune in to this episode to be a witness to CanadaHelps' transformative journey.

Ann Rohmer is with Pattie Lovett-Reid, a financial expert and CanadaHelps brand ambassador to discuss the decline of charitable donations.Jim Lang speaks with a representative from Ontario Principals' Council about the staffing shortages that are impacting learning in our schoolsAnn Rohmer speaks with Vaughan's Fire Chief, Andy Zvanitajs who has some reminders to keep you and your family safe.Shaliza Bacchus is with Joelle Peters, the Artistic Director of the The Native Earth Performing Arts Company to discuss the importance of the arts and representation.Tina Cortese speaks with Douglas Smith, Unionville's award winning author of The Lost Expedition

Giving Tuesday is a huge opportunity for non-profits and charities across the country to raise desperately needed funds to keep campaigns going. But Canadians are giving less overall to charities – and that means Giving Tuesday is even more important. Hear more about how only a few dollars or a share can make impact for people, wildlife, and the environment this year. SHOW NOTES: The Fur-Bearers Giving Tuesday Campaign: https://www.thefurbearers.com/givingtuesday.  CanadaHelps 2023 Giving Report: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/the-giving-report/ Ontario Nonprofit Network article: https://theonn.ca/2023/08/charitable-giving-has-reached-a-historic-low-in-canada-now-what Want to suggest topics for The Switch? Reach out to us at DefenderRadio@Gmail.com, by visiting DefenderRadio.com or engaging host Michael Howie on social media via Instagram (www.instagram.com/howiemichael) or Facebook (www.Facebook.com/DefenderRadio).  The Switch is produced by The Fur-Bearers (www.TheFurBearers.com), a charitable non-partisan organization whose mandate is to advocate on behalf of fur-bearing animals in the wild and in confinement, promote coexistence solutions in communities and protect the habitats of fur-bearing animals across Canada. You can follow The Fur-Bearers on Instagram (www.instagram.com/furbearers), Twitter (www.twitter.com/furbearers) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/FurFree). 

Ann Rohmer with an update from downtown Jerusalem from Roz Mogan Glynn Perkins is with Thornhill MP Melissa Lantsman who spoke at Mel Lastman Square on Sunday night for an emergency rally for the people of Israel: to donate or to volunteer go to info@jewishtoronto.com Ann Rohmer is with Kevin Brown – CEO of Cobalt Safety Consulting and industry expert. Toronto's “Confusing” Procurement Policy Under Fire, Suppresses Competition Experts Urge Mayor and Council to Publicly Articulate Qualifications to Avoid Favouritism Tina Cortese looks at the 2024 Salary Guide which outlines employment trends, starting salaries & expectations, flexible work schedules, hiring managers searching for top talent Jim Lang with awareness and education of Vaughan Plasma Donor Centre, and the need to increase blood and plasma donations throughout all communities in Ontario. For blood, a concerning fact is the distribution of blood to hospitals is outpacing the number of blood donations being made—especially here in Ontario, where nearly half of Canada's population lives. Shaliza Bacchus looks at the CanadaHelps/Nanos survey on how Canadian charities are embracing digital transformation to increase donations/fundraising

In this episode, we are looking at the current state of the charitable sector, including demand, staffing, revenue, donation trends and how these will affect charities in the future. Charities have been strained for several years now, due to the pandemic and the rising cost of living which created unprecedented needs in our communities. Demand for services continues to rise and many organizations are struggling to keep up - 40% of charities have experienced a lasting increase in demand since the pandemic and 57% cannot meet current levels of demand, according to a survey commissioned by CanadaHelps for their annual Giving Report. To discuss the important findings from this year's Giving Report, we're grateful to discuss with Duke Chang, recently appointed CEO of CanadaHelps.

One topic I don't talk enough about on this podcast is giving back, specifically by donating to charities and making room for those donations in our budgets. That's why I'm so happy to have Shannon Craig, Chief Marketing Officer at CanadaHelps, on the show today to talk about how easy, fun, and fulfilling giving back to our communities can actually be. Shannon is a seasoned marketer with nearly 25 years of experience. In her current role as Chief Marketing Officer at CanadaHelps, she recently lead the launch of UniteforChange.com, a site targeted towards younger Canadians where they can donate to Cause Funds, a new and innovative way to give where a single donation supports a group of registered charities working towards the same cause.  In this episode, Shannon shares what obstacles Canadian charities are currently facing post-pandemic and how we as individuals can help going forward. Shannon also shares how Unite for Change is changing the way we donate and the many benefits donating to Canadian charities offers to improve our environment and society now and into the future. For full episode show notes visit: https://jessicamoorhouse.com/369

A seasoned marketer with nearly 25+ years of experience, Shannon has led the marketing team at CanadaHelps for over seven years and brings experience from working at leading brands and technology innovators including eSight Eyewear, Kobo, WIND Mobile, FedEx, and LEGO. She is currently General Manager, Donor Services & Brand Marketing (formerly CMO) at CanadaHelps.  In this episode Shannon shares insights from the 2023 Giving Report, which details the concerning changes in how Canadians are giving and 10 challenges facing charities today; along with her career journey and recommendations for nonprofits and charities.  Connect with Shannon on Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/shannonlyncraig  Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/danielfrancavilla Growth for Good is hosted by Daniel Francavilla, Marketing Advisor & Brand Strategist. The show is produced by CreatorClub for Daniel Does Consulting. Get more from Growth for Good at http://GrowthforGood.ca.  For support with marketing and more for your organization visit https://danieldoes.co.  Looking to produce a podcast of your own? Visit http://CreatorClubStudios.com.

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: comedian Courtney Gilmour chats about the “All Access Comedy” show in Halifax (16:49)! Shannon Craig from CanadaHelps shares findings from the 6th edition of ‘The Giving Report' (29:34). And community reporter Derek Lackey in Winnipeg gives you the scoop about ‘Blippi' the Wonderful World Tour (40:10). 

Marissa Lennox is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Dr. Alisa Naiman, family physician and the founder and medical director of The Medical Station in Toronto, and Dr. Malcolm Moore, a medical oncologist at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and Dr. Amol Verma, a staff physician in General Internal Medicine at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto. Today: Canadian pharmacists are concerned about a lack of data for prescription management especially in the aftermath of thousands of doses of the obesity drug Ozempic being mailed out to customers in the U.S. ---- ONTARIANS ARE ABOUT TO GET CHEAPER ELECTRICITY Marissa Lennox is now joined by Peter Tabuns, NDP MPP for Toronto-Danforth and energy critic and Paul Acchione, Senior management consultant with over 48 years of engineering and management experience in the nuclear and fossil power generation industry. Residents in Ontario are about to pay a reduced electricity rate. But, there's a catch. Our guests explain. ---- THE 2023 GIVING REPORT: CHARITIES GRAPPLING WITH STAFF BURNOUT  Marissa Lennox is now joined by Duke Chang, President and CEO of CanadaHelps. Close to 3,000 Canadian charities were surveyed and the results are concerning. As many as a third of them have faced a substantial drop in revenue and half can't meet the demand for their services. In addition to concerns about the high rate of inflation, staff burnout has been a major concern as well. Duke shares more details of the survey and the challenges our charity sector is facing on a day to day basis. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

As Canada marks Giving Tuesday, charities are struggling with rising inflation and growing demand  Guest: Jane Ricciardelli, COO and acting CEO, Canadahelps.org

SfC's Connect Series examines Canada's status as a global leader in achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, through conversations with individuals and organizations across the country who are finding innovative solutions to champion these causes. In this episode, Skills for Change's Sampada Kukade speaks with Lizz Bryce, Senior Vice President of Community and Strategic Initiatives, at CanadaHelps about the state of donorship, importance of digitalization, and Giving Tuesday.

• Ann Rohmer speaks with Dr. Alika Lafontaine, an Anaesthesiologist at Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in Grande Prairie and Associate Clinical Professor in the University of Alberta's Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, was recently chosen as the first-ever indigenous president of the Canadian Medical Association. • Jim Lang is with Wanda Brascoupé, Bear Clan, Kanien'keha, Skarù rę', and Anishinabe. She was on the feed several weeks back speaking about the Indigenous People's Solidarity Fund and Indigenous People's Day through Canadahelps. This time she will speak about the following: National Truth and Reconciliation day and the importance of marking the day. • Tina Cortese discusses the CIBC Run for the Cure with Julia Suppa, run co-director for Woodbridge/Vaughan; taking place on Oct 2nd. Personal battle (shaliza) – with broadcaster Kim Macdonald who shares her own breast cancer journey; including the tattoos covering her scars Road hockey to conquer cancer (jim) - Brendan Ennis and the cancer fundraiser next Saturday in Vaughan

Re-release curated by: Morgan Domijan, Peerfect Fundraising SolutionsEvery year before GivingTuesdays, a lot of fundraisers and Executive Directors are scratching their heads and wondering whether they should do something on GivingTuesday, and if do do something, what can make their organization's messaging stand out? On today's podcast, Lys Huggesen, the VP of Partnerships at CanadaHelps and one of the pioneers and leaders of GivingTuesday Canada, shares her insights on how charities might best leverage this day of giving and generosity.Myths that Lys wants us to walk awayGivingTuesday is not just about fundraising. Giving Tuesday is a day to celebrate generosity that over 73 countries are now participating in. Any form of generosity is celebrated. There are 100 different ways to celebrate generosity without making a money ask. People are tired of GivingTuesday asks. 52% of people say that they want to give on GivingTuesday because they want to be part of something bigger. Lys likened it to Black Friday - just because everyone is having a sale, does that mean you shouldn't? Of course not - it's an opportunity to capitalize on people's planned behaviour.Lys' tips on leveraging GivingTuesdayDon't treat GivingTuesday as just a day-long campaign. The best campaigns launch before the day, and the campaign can continue beyond GivingTuesday. Be intentional about the campaign launches and the different touch points you design with your audience and donors. Have good messages in your ask and don't rely on “just because it's GivingTuesday.” GivingTuesday or not, people give when they are emotionally motivated and inspired. While the day provides a great opportunity to make an ask, make sure your communication also includes compelling messages and storytelling.Thank your supporters and express gratitude. If you are not planning to make an ask on GivingTuesday, there are still many ways to engage your audience. It is a day to celebrate generosity, and so why not thank your donors and share messages of gratitude and community togetherness? Favourite Quotes from Today's EpisodePost your favourite quote on social media to share with us!“People are primed to give. 52% of people say that they want to give on GivingTuesday itself because they're part of something bigger.”“I think one of the biggest myths is that GivingTuesday is just a day. It's more than just a day. The best campaigns start well before.”Resources from this EpisodeThe Good PartnershipDownload toolkit and resources to support your GivingTuesday campaignConnect with Lys on LinkedinLearn more about Morgan at Peerfect Fundraising Solutions

In this episode, host Mary Barroll explores a bit of a mystery: Why, with incredibly sophisticated technology within easy reach, are some nonprofits still struggling to adapt and take advantage of digital tools? Is it simply a question of cost? Or is something more fundamental at work here, such as a lack of skills and understanding of how digital technology can help charitable organizations better connect with donors and volunteers? Listen to the full episode to hear our guests discuss these questions and more, and to learn how your organization can work towards digital transformation.Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance ·        Marina Glogovac, former CEO of CanadaHelps·        Aine McGlynn, Nonprofit Technology Expert, Aine McGlynn Consulting·        Katie Gibson, Vice President, Strategy and Partnerships at CIO Strategy Council and the Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience ·        Daniel Oh, Country Manager (Interim) at Sage Canada·        Joy Robson, Co-Founder of Data for Good·        Matt Ambrose, Partner at BDO Canada·        Wen-Chih O'Connell, Executive Director of PayPal Giving Fund Canada About your HostMary Barroll, President of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada's largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada's No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.Resources from this EpisodeWe've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:·        Future of Giving: Online Across Generations (PayPal Giving Fund)·        Digital Transformation for Nonprofits (CharityVillage eLearning Course)·        Are Canada's Charities Ready for Digital Transformation? (CanadaHelps Digital Skills Survey 2021)·        Grow Together: How digital transformation empowers Canadian nonprofit organizations to embrace change (Sage Canada)·        A Guide for Not-for-Profit's Digital Transformation (BDO Canada)·        Google Workspace for Nonprofits·        Microsoft 365 Nonprofit SolutionsLearn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here. 

Changes to the charitable sector? Indeed. You've probably felt those changes over the last few years—nothing like a pandemic to shake things up. You might have some anecdotes or stories of how things have changed, but today we're diving into some of the research.In this episode, I'm talking with Jacob O' Connor, Senior Vice President of Charity Engagement at Canada Helps, to discuss The Giving Report 2022 which highlights insights and generational giving trends facing Canada's charitable sector that are taking place as charities are still struggling with demands and challenges from the ongoing pandemic, and now significant challenges brought about by historic inflation rates. Don't worry if you're not in Canada - guaranteed you will benefit from understanding these trends (because they are likely true where you are too). Key findings:Donors care about causes over affinity to specific organizations. The younger generation has a greater affinity for cause-based donations and support as opposed to giving to specific organizations. It's important for nonprofits to know how they position themselves as contributors to these causes. This is a great opportunity for small organizations and underscores the importance of stewardship.Digital is here to stay. CanadaHelps saw a 119% increase year over year in giving in year one of the pandemic. Moreover, The Giving Report 2022 highlighted that younger generations find new and strategic ways to give online such as cryptocurrencies and securities. Jacob's Key Insights on Giving Trends 2022The giving gap: Donors aged 55+  are actually giving twice the amount of the 25 to 54 age group. This gap is growing and as a sector, we need to think about where we will be when this generation no longer has the capacity to give?Cause-based donations: The way you tell your stories and engage with fundamental causes or movements, such as social justice and environmental issues,  will be very important to the next generation of donors. It's important to know where your organization stands and how are you helping specific causes?Leveraging current trends and reports:  Further than just education providing insights, this report serves as a call to action that Canadians need to step up and engage with the sector and support the sector that gives us so much.Favourite Quotes from Today's EpisodePost your favourite quote on social media to share with us!“ Canadian charities have experienced rises in demand throughout the pandemic. In our panel, we saw that 11% of Canadians are accessing charitable services for their basic needs. This number,  if the effects of the inflation pandemic don't change, expects to go up to 26%, which is staggering. Charities are already struggling to meet the demands and then the effects of inflation. We need to do more, we need Canadians to step up.”“We want to amplify that the sector needs support. Even though the pandemic is coming hopefully to an end, inflation is here and yet it was a big drop over the last few years that we need to help the sector recover from. ”Resources from this EpisodeCanadaHelps.orgThe Good PartnershipOur friends at Keela are offering you 40% off your first year's subscription of their donor database. Click the link to book a demo: https://www.keela.co/partner/certified-partner?ref=cindy72

The COVID pandemic has been particularly difficult on people who face the ongoing challenges of living with disabilities. We hear more about that how we can help in a conversation with two people representing organizations who support those living with disabilities

Ann Rohmer speaks with University of Toronto bioethicist Kerry Bowman who discusses: • What was (and should have been) behind the decision to scrap the vaccine proof program. • Science based or politically motivated? • Dr. Moore says it has served its purpose • The good and the bad when it comes to this (dramatic) move. • Increased risk of transmission? • Comfort level of employees and patrons not knowing who is vaccinated. • The message this sends to anti-vaxxers and those who have never taken Covid seriously. Tina Cortese is with CanadaHelps and the results of a new Ipsos poll that reveals Canadians' concerns on rising inflation as well as the impact on charitable giving. We first saw a convergence between declining charitable giving and the emergence of higher inflation rates towards the end of 2021, placing Canada's most vulnerable communities at risk. With poll insights revealing that 26% of Canadians may soon need the support of charitable services to meet basic needs, up from 11% due to the pandemic and increased inflation, this is a concerning issue. Kevin Frankish speaks with Teresa Di Felice, Assistant Vice President, Government and Community Relations for CAA SCO (South Central Ontario) as they discuss the CAA Speed Campaign that looks into the following: • WHO: Young male drivers are more likely to admit to, or have been charged with speeding and stunt driving. • WHAT: Speeding is one of the leading causes of collisions in Ontario. • WHEN: While speeding is a road safety concern year-round, the warmer months see an increase in speeding related fatal collisions. • WHY: Drivers who speed put themselves and other road users at risk and it';s vital that drivers curb their impulse to speed or drive dangerously. • HOW: CAA is reminding motorist to be considerate of their speed and drive according to speed limits, especially when in community safety zones and residential areas, these are the neighbourhoods where our families live and play. Ann Rohmer has her February update with the City of Vaughan Mayor Bevilacqua. Jim Lang speaks with a participant in next week's overnight fundraiser for 360Kids.

Ann Rohmer chats with Dr. Barry Pakes - York Region's new medical officers of health about boosters, rising case counts and holiday gatherings. Jim Lang is joined by Monte McNaughton, the Ontario Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development. Amid reports of a looming skilled trades shortage in Ontario, the province is trying to get the message to young people and their parents that the skilled trades offer six figure salaries, pensions and benefits…sending recruiters into high schools….career fairs…and incentives for employers to take on apprentices. This upcoming holiday season is the perfect time for families to create new traditions rooted in giving back, using Charity Gift Cards as a way to make a difference in the lives of others. Kevin Frankish talks about Charity Gift Cards from CanadaHelps are the stocking stuffer of the season as they not only give back, but also make it easy to teach children about the importance of charitable giving to help those in need. Tina Cortese is with the Richard Linley, the President of Ontario Craft Wineries to talk about the importance of supporting local wineries during the supply chain crunch at the LCBO. Ontario is a world-class producer of wine, however, a large number of Ontario wineries are currently unsustainable due to a number of factors including impacts of the pandemic. Ann Rohmer closes this week's show with Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua with a look back at the success stories from 2021, what's ahead for 2022, and WHO IS THE MYSTERY SINGER OF WHITE CHRISTMAS?

In this episode, we focus on the devastating impact COVID shutdowns and restrictions had on fundraising, how nonprofits pivoted and embraced new digital tools to transform their fundraising models in record speed. Join our host, CharityVillage President Mary Barroll, to hear crucial advice from some of Canada's top experts to rebuild, diversify and strengthen your fundraising strategies and do some crystal ball gazing to see what key innovations are like to remain as the sector emerges from the pandemic and into a new normal.Meet Our Guests·         Marina Glogovac, President & CEO of CanadaHelps ·         Ruth MacKenzie, President & CEO of the Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP) ·         Wen-Chih O'Connell, Executive Director of PayPal Giving Fund Canada·         Daryl Hatton, Founder & CEO of FundRazrAbout Your HostMary Barroll is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada's largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada's No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.Additional Resources from this EpisodeWe've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:·         CharityVillage Crowdfunding·         PayPal Giving Fund and the Give at Checkout Toolkit·         CanadaHelps and the 2021 Giving Report·         Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP) and the Will Power CampaignLearn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.About CharityVillageCharityVillage® is a career resource to over 170,000 charitable and nonprofit organizations across Canada.

In today's episode, we're talking about supporting Indigenous-led causes with Wanda Brascoupé. Wanda has been in the philanthropic sector for 20 years as a volunteer, fundraiser, donor, connector and now works as an advisor to Indigenous and non-Indigenous foundations and charities. She also helped to create the Indigenous Peoples Solidarity Fund in partnership with CanadaHelps.

Is your nonprofit too dependent on government grants? If your nonprofit relies primarily on government funding, then you are a the mercy of what's happening politically instead of someone who believes what you believe. This quick episode invites you to consider why that may not be your best bet and introduces you to some ideas about different ways! In this episode, Cindy Wagman and I riff about one of our big pet peeves...government funding for nonprofits.   About Cindy Cindy Wagman is the President and Founder of The Good Partnership, a values-driven, social-justice informed consultancy that is working to unlock the potential of small nonprofits through fundraising. Cindy became a Certified Fundraising Executive in 2009 and received her MBA from the Rotman School at the University of Toronto in 2013. Cindy has presented for AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals), CanadaHelps, CharityVillage, Bloomerang, Keela, and Fundraising Everywhere. She is the host of The Small Nonprofit podcast, Canada's #1 podcast for charities and author of Raise It! The Reluctant Fundraiser's Guide to Raising Money Without Selling Your Soul. Cindy's Website Get Cindy's new Book: Raise It Use Coupon code LEAD for 10% off Cindy's podcast: The Small Nonprofit Cindy on LinkedIn Cindy on Instagram LINKS The Training Library Membership Site ABOUT Kathy: Hi, I am Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer. I help women leaders ditch survival mode and enjoy impactful leadership! You do that when you: Develop your CONFIDENCE Maintain your COMPOSURE Lead with INTEGRITY FIND ME HERE: My Website: https://www.kathyarcher.com/ My book - Mastering Confidence The Training Library Membership Site On Social Media:  Twitter  @kathydarcher Instagram  @kathydarcher LinkedIn  @kathydarcher Facebook  @kathydarcher YouTube  @kathydarcher

Every year before GivingTuesdays, a lot of fundraisers and Executive Directors are scratching their heads and wondering whether they should do something on GivingTuesday, and if do do something, what can make their organization's messaging stand out? On today's podcast, Lys Huggesen, the VP of Partnerships at CanadaHelps and one of the pioneers and leaders of GivingTuesday Canada, shares her insights on how charities might best leverage this day of giving and generosity.Myths that Lys wants us to walk awayGivingTuesday is not just about fundraising. Giving Tuesday is a day to celebrate generosity that over 73 countries are now participating in. Any form of generosity is celebrated. There are 100 different ways to celebrate generosity without making a money ask. People are tired of GivingTuesday asks. 52% of people say that they want to give on GivingTuesday because they want to be part of something bigger. Lys likened it to Black Friday - just because everyone is having a sale, does that mean you shouldn't? Of course not - it's an opportunity to capitalize on people's planned behaviour.Lys' tips on leveraging GivingTuesdayDon't treat GivingTuesday as just a day-long campaign. The best campaigns launch before the day, and the campaign can continue beyond GivingTuesday. Be intentional about the campaign launches and the different touch points you design with your audience and donors. Have good messages in your ask and don't rely on “just because it's GivingTuesday.” GivingTuesday or not, people give when they are emotionally motivated and inspired. While the day provides a great opportunity to make an ask, make sure your communication also includes compelling messages and storytelling.Thank your supporters and express gratitude. If you are not planning to make an ask on GivingTuesday, there are still many ways to engage your audience. It is a day to celebrate generosity, and so why not thank your donors and share messages of gratitude and community togetherness? Favourite Quotes from Today's EpisodePost your favourite quote on social media to share with us!“People are primed to give. 52% of people say that they want to give on GivingTuesday itself because they're part of something bigger.”“I think one of the biggest myths is that GivingTuesday is just a day. It's more than just a day. The best campaigns start well before.”Resources from this EpisodeThe Good PartnershipDownload toolkit and resources to support your GivingTuesday campaignConnect with Lys on LinkedinOur organizations are only as successful as the resources we can bring to them. Our missions, our desire to have ripples of impact throughout the world, to do good and pave change in society requires us to step up and raise money. If you are a reluctant fundraiser or work with someone who is, order Raise It! today.Raise It! Book Order Raise it! The Reluctant Fundraiser's Guide To Raising Money Without Selling Your SoulSupport the show (https://paypal.me/smallnonprofit)

Are you a Nonprofit Leader? You need this mindset to lead effectively!   Leadership in a nonprofit requires you to manage teams, set strategy and raise money.  To do that, you need to adopt a growth mindset, an open way of thinking and rewire some of your neuropathways!  In this episode, I talk to Cindy Wagman, the President and Founder of The Good Partnership and a Certified Fundraising Executive.     We talk about how reluctant fundraisers can change their thinking to feel more confident and have the courage to connect and establish impactful relationships with funders.      Leaders will learn how their ways of thinking impact how their team fundraises and how mindset impacts all facets of leadership.  About Cindy Cindy Wagman is the President and Founder of The Good Partnership, a values-driven, social-justice informed consultancy that is working to unlock the potential of small nonprofits through fundraising. Cindy became a Certified Fundraising Executive in 2009 and received her MBA from the Rotman School at the University of Toronto in 2013.    Cindy has presented for AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals), CanadaHelps, CharityVillage, Bloomerang, Keela, and Fundraising Everywhere. She is the host of The Small Nonprofit podcast, Canada's #1 podcast for charities and author of Raise It! The Reluctant Fundraiser's Guide to Raising Money Without Selling Your Soul.   Cindy's Website Get Cindy's new Book: Raise It Use Coupon code LEAD for 10% off Cindy's podcast: The Small Nonprofit Cindy on LinkedIn Cindy on Instagram   LINKS The Training Library Membership Site   ABOUT Kathy: Hi, I am Leadership Development Coach Kathy Archer. I help women leaders ditch survival mode and enjoy impactful leadership! You do that when you: Develop your CONFIDENCE Maintain your COMPOSURE Lead with INTEGRITY   FIND ME HERE  My Website My book - Mastering Confidence The Training Library Membership Site ​ On Social Media Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Facebook YouTube

In this session, originally recorded on April 22, 2021, we asked Marina Glogovac, President & CEO of CanadaHelps, to share five good ideas for demystifying digital transformation. With a career spanning nearly three decades in technology and media (including working in the magazine industry during the shift to the internet), Marina knows the challenges that come from forced disruptions. She helps listeners understand what digital transformation actually means, and how to think about and approach this seemingly overwhelming task. Five Good Ideas Digital transformation is not about technology. You need the right technology, and integration is important. You need a clearly defined vision and to address four areas: Internal productivity, donor and customer process, culture and roles, and new service and revenue models. Change must be resourced. Go digital or go dark. A sense of urgency and ongoing commitment to digital transformation is critical for future survival and success. Resources: CanadaHelps’ Whitepapers on Digital Fundraising. CanadaHelps’ Webinars on Digital Fundraising. “Unlocking success in digital transformations.” McKinsey & Company. The Giving Report 2021: Faster Growth in Online Giving Crucial During Times of Crisis. CanadaHelps. The Technology Fallacy. How People Are the Real Key to Digital Transformation. By Gerald C. Kane, Anh Nguyen Phillips, Jonathan R. Copulsky and Garth R. Andrus. For the full transcript, visit https://maytree.com/five-good-ideas/demystifying-digital-transformation/ About Marina Glogovac Marina Glogovac is President & CEO of CanadaHelps, a leader in providing fundraising and donation technology to charities and donors since 2000. She is passionate about charities and their essential role in Canada, and about building the capacity of the charitable sector through cutting-edge technology and high-quality education. Under her leadership since 2013, CanadaHelps has rapidly accelerated its growth trajectory, almost tripling the donations it facilitates for charities and dramatically expanding its offerings for both charities and donors. Marina is an in-demand public speaker and panelist on the topics of digital transformation, social impact, innovation and disruption, and democratization of access to technology in the charitable sector. Marina regularly shares her perspective as a blogger for Huffington Post Canada, and is a past columnist for the Globe and Mail’s Leadership Lab. Prior to joining CanadaHelps, Marina had a 25-year career in leading e-commerce, technology, and media companies, including as Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Revenue Officer at Lavalife Corp., Chief Marketing Officer at Kobo Inc., Chief Revenue Officer at Dealfind, and Group Publisher for St. Joseph’s Media, including their flag

How have donors been giving this past year? And what's the outlook for the future of giving? On today's podcast episode, Jacob O'Connor, Vice President of Engagement at CanadaHelps, comes to share with us the latest giving trends published in CanadaHelps' 2021 Giving Report. Jacob's highlights of 2021 giving trends Charities are adopting digital giving rapidly. During the pandemic, online giving grew 86% while overall giving decreased by 10%. While many charities needed to put a stop to their in-person fundraising efforts, they are seeing significant growth to their online giving. There is huge potential for charities that have not yet adopted online giving to make that shift. Young donors are giving to causes they deeply care about. Young donors who don't necessarily have a very high income have stepped up in major ways during this pandemic. Not only are they giving to individual charities, they are also donating to cause based funds that will benefit a larger number of charities. Because of the diversification of donors, important issues and sectors are being supported in more significant ways. For instance, we're seeing an increase for individual donation to Indigenous charities and arts and cultural sector6Favourite Quotes from Today's EpisodePost your favourite quote on social media to share with us!“Young people are really engaged with the issues that are top of mind right now, and that's playing out across the board in all the given trends.”“From a financial perspective, the shift from big checks to community-based giving is much more sustainable and less volatile, when you have 1000 donors versus one funder as your source of funding.”Resources from this Episode The Good PartnershipCharityVillageConnect with Jacob on LinkedInRead The 2021 Giving Report by CanadaHelpsSign up for our webinar: Discovery my fundraising secrets at www.flipsidefundraising.com

Think Again! In this conversation with Paul Nazareth, VP Education & Development, CAGP, we open up about leadership, personal growth and challenging our own beliefs on what we think we've always known. As leaders and members on teams we need to challenge our assumptions, set boundaries for ourselves and be curious about it all. Take a listen and let me know - what do you need to rethink? About Paul: Paul Nazareth has worked in Canada's philanthropic sector for over 20 years. Currently, Vice President, Education & Development at the Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP), and was previously Vice President at the charity CanadaHelps. Paul has been a philanthropic advisor with a national wealth management firm in a trust company and spent 15 years working with charities like the University of Toronto and Canada's largest network of Churches. Paul is on the board of several charities and on the Advisory Council of Carleton University's Masters in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership program. He serves as a lead faculty for the Master Financial Advisor in Philanthropy (MFA-P) program with the Knowledge Bureau, and is a frequent instructor for the tax and advisor community through organizations like CPA, Advocis and Estate Planning Councils. He frequently speaks on television and radio on the power of personal philanthropy in Canada.

We talk to the president and CEO of CanadaHelps, Marina Glogovac, about their new initiative called Holiday Party Heroes which is asking businesses to donate the money they would have spent on the annual holiday parties this year to charity. Find CanadaHelps on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Not having your annual office christmas party this year? Marina Glogovac from CanadaHelps tells us how you can donate the unused money to charity through a new initiative called Holiday Party Heroes. Then, a new financial startup allowing Canadians to lend and borrow from each other called goPeer. CEO Marc-Antoine Caya tells us all about it. And, the history of money and how it’s been used. Fred Kaufman takes us through his book The Money Plot: A History of Currency's Power to Enchant, Control, and Manipulate. Plus, making the most of the Guaranteed Income Supplement with John Stapleton from Open Policy Ontario. And, our blogger spotlight series with Kara Gammell, personal finance journalist and founder of Your Best Friend’s Guide to Cash. To find out more about the guests check out:⦁ Marc-Antoine Caya: Twitter ⦁ goPeer: Website | Twitter | Instagram ⦁ Kara Gammell: Your Best Friend's Guide To Cash | Twitter | Instagram| Facebook⦁ Fred Kaufman: Facebook⦁ CanadaHelps : Twitter | Instgram|Facebook⦁ John Stapleton: Open Policy Ontario Find Bruce Sellery at Moolala.ca| Twitter| Facebook|LinkedIn

In this episode of 15 Minutes to Change the World, we are looking at the charitable sector and giving trends in Canada. We'll discuss how Canadians can support charities, and how charities themselves can weather the challenges of this new era.Our guest today is Marina Glogovac, President and CEO of CanadaHelps, whose mission is to inform, inspire, and connect donors and charities, and to improve access to effective technology and education in the charitable sector.

Today's guest is Paul Nazareth. Paul has been a leader in Canada's philanthropic sector with over 20 years' experience. Currently Vice President of Education & Development at the Canadian Association of Gift Planners, he’s also the founder of Connectworking - a skill building program for people of purpose. He was most recently VP at the charity CanadaHelps, has been a philanthropic advisor with Scotia Wealth, and spent over a decade with charities like the University of Toronto. Paul is on the board of several charities, is Chair of the advisory committee at the Humber College postgraduate fundraising program, is on the advisory committee of the Carleton Masters in Nonprofit Leadership program, and he’s a national faculty instructor with CAGP and more. Paul has been featured in the Globe & Mail and Forbes on the topic of personal branding and in his role with Connectworking, Paul continues to teach professional skill and strategy to social and for-profit leaders. Paul and I discuss leadership in the social sector and the qualities needed. We also talk about effective networking. You can learn more about Paul at https://www.cagp-acpdp.org/ Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let me know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to: Hiland Consulting Get the free gift Mary has for you by going to 6 Steps to Unleash Your Board's Potential. Connect with Mary: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Inspirednonprofitleadership/ Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/ Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting

In a freewheeling discussion that can't help but address J.K. Rowling's recent transphobic comments, we also tackle the need for critical fandom, as well as Chamber of Secrets’ fat phobia and obsession with blood purity. Also on the table: Why Gilderoy Lockhart is an obvious villain in the Rowling tradition and speculation about his real reason for joining Hogwart’s as the Defence Against The Dark Arts teacher.Plus: how to define Easter Eggs (they're not synonymous with retconning!), how magic resembles close readings and  and why we should appreciate the film's set design - and Jason Isaacs - more.Here is a brief (incomplete list) of trans and non-binary authors to support:Ronnie Mandias: RuneboundSara Codair: The Evanstar ChroniclesEverett Maroon: The Unintentional Time TravelerApril Daniels: DreadnoughtAiden Thomas: Cemetery BoysKai Cheng Thom: Fierce FemmesIvan Coyote: Rebent SinnerMason Deaver: I Wish You All The BestFox Benwell: Kaleidoscope Song; and finallyThe Gayly Prophet PodcastAnd search #BlackTransLivesMatter #BlackTransCrowdfund #BlackDisabledLivesMatter hashtags and donate to CanadaHelps.orgWanna connect with the show? Use #HKHSPod on Twitter:Brenna: @brennacgrayJoe: @bstolemyremoteHannah: @hkpmcgregorHave something longer to say or a minisode topic? Email us at hkhspod@gmail.com. See you on the page and on the screen!

On the way to Jerusalem Jesus teaches us about the nature of true love.  Love is not mere talk but it is a way of compassionate living as demonstrated in the actions of the Good Samaritan.   Online Offering

On today's show the issue of bullying and racism in hockey is front and centre. I recap the issues that are ongoing in the NHL and then discuss those concerns with the President of APNA Hockey, Lali Toor. APNA Hockey is an organization that is focused on identifying and growing the number of South Asian hockey players across the country by providing on ice and off ice training. In the back half of the program I am joined by UFCW 1518 President Kim Novak to talk concerns around ride hailing in BC. And to end things off I chat with a spokesperson from CanadaHelps about Giving Tuesday.

What are the trends affecting the philanthropic sector in Canada? How can we prepare our organizations to weather changes and thrive in the future? Guest Marina Glogovac, President and CEO of CanadaHelps joins the podcast to talk about their 2018 Giving Report and its implications for our sector. Together we rant about the challenges we are all facing and offer some ways to move forward.

Change is coming for the philanthropic sector. And it doesn't care what you think about it. In this episode of It Doesn't Hurt to Ask! we chat with Marina Glogovac, CEO of CanadaHelps.org about the shifts we're facing as a sector.  How are charities going to evolve? What does the sector need to do to make sure we adapt? This episode is all about the disruptive forces coming for the charitable sector: technology, crowdfunding and maybe surprisingly, humility.  For full show notes, visit www.itdoesnthurtotask.com 

Planned giving. It can be terrifying and uncomfortable for most small charities. Join in on the conversation as Paul Nazareth, Vice President of Education & Development at the Canadian Association of Gift Planners and recent VP at the charity CanadaHelps, breaks down planned giving and the advantages that your small nonprofit can take. 

Spending 18 years in the sector, Paul has been a philanthropic advisor with Scotiabank and spent over a decade with charities like the University of Toronto and the Catholic Church of Greater Toronto. He teaches fundraising with the postgraduate fundraising program at Georgian College, is Chair of the Advisory Committee at the Humber College postgraduate fundraising program, an instructor with the Canadian Association of Gift Planners and speaks nationally on online, major and planned giving. He has been a speaker at almost every Association of Fundraising Professionals Chapter in Canada and has been featured in the Globe and Mail and Forbes on the topic of personal branding and networking.

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People need to get over how much charity funding goes to administration. The numbers show that the charitable sector is not only operating effectively, it's offering more to Canadian society than most of us even realize. Marina Glogovac President & CEO of CanadaHelps.org joins the show. 

Ryan Grant Little ist Gründer von CanadaHelps und hat beim Impact Hub Global gearbeitet. In unserem Gespräch reden wir über Impact Investing, Impact Measurement und was Sozialunternehmen ausmacht. Ryan ist wie ich der Meinung, dass es nicht entscheidend ist, ob es sich um eine Non Profit oder eine For Profit Unternehmung handelt. Entscheidend sind die Werte der Unternehmung und die Wirkung die sie für die Gesellschaft erzeugt. In unserem Gespräch erfährst du was gute Teammitglieder ausmacht und wieso die Skalierbarkeit einer Unternehmung entscheidend ist.

Click here for the RADIO LINKS Click here for People to People Fundraising.org Click here to Promote your Service or Organization He lectures around the world but now is here for you. From the latest in charity news, technology, fundraising and social networking, Ted Hart and his guests help you maneuver through this economic downturn in the charitable sector to greater levels of efficiency and fundraising success. PAGE 2 GUEST EXPERT:Owen Charters CEO Owen first began his career in the nonprofit sector working for his local YM-YWCA and at Easter Seal camps, working with children with disabilities. Since then, Owen has built a career in the non-profit sector, starting with a national, student-led charity he founded as an undergraduate student. Owen Charters joined CanadaHelps as Executive Director in January 2007. Previously, he held senior marketing and development roles with both Muscular Dystrophy Canada and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Foundation in Toronto.