‍Gratitude is not Stewardship

Don’t confuse expressions of gratitude with actual stewardship. Donors can be thanked without meaningful connections being formed. Merely acknowledging receipt of a gift doesn’t give you permission to check the “stewardship” box

Charity Spotlight

In July, as part of our Grow for Change project, we released interviews with Dr Patricia Lingley-Pottie of Strongest Families Institute and Paul Nazareth from The Word on the Street festival.

Required Reading

Links to articles and books to keep you inspired.

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The Seeds of Doubt People haven’t stopped caring. They’re just asking more questions and looking more closely. One of the questions they are asking is, “Why haven’t I been told?” And that’s not good.

Charity Spotlight Back in March, as part of our Grow for Change project, we released interviews with Caitlin Bailey, former Executive Director of Vimy Foundation, and Spencer Tittley, Fundraising and Communications Coordinator for Ottawa’s Parkdale Food Centre.

Required Reading Links to articles and books to keep you inspired.

Fear of the Dark New board members aren’t disengaged. They’re uncertain. Because some of the information they need to be effective stewards is hiding in the shadows.

Charity Spotlight In June, as part of our Grow for Change project, we released interviews with Benoit Fontaine of Myriad Canada and Ian Barnett from FortWhyte Alive.

Required Reading Links to articles and books to keep you inspired.

Once Upon a Time… Are you sharing stories with your supporters that align with the way their mind works? Facts, abstractions, or instructions are easily forgotten. People remember experiences, emotions, and meanings. 

Charity Spotlight This month, interviews with Carolyn Farquhar, Chair of Cheetah Conservation Fund Canada and Amina Mohamed, Founder and Executive Director of Cameras for Girls.

Required Reading Links to articles and books to keep you inspired.