What not to put in your press release, or how to end up on my baka wall
Why It Matters
No noticeable impact of Canada Post strikes on half of non-profits, new research finds
Why It Matters
The end of the year is most charities’ major fundraising push, and the strike threatened to disrupt direct mail campaigns. Many charities chose to try new ways to connect with donors, while others stuck with the status quo.
How a QR code campaign generated $250,000 for Toronto food bank Daily Bread
Why It Matters
By spinning up a low-cost fundraising campaign informed by a change in a local context, Daily Bread was able to generate additional capital – crucial as demand on its network of food banks continues to rise.
‘People will die’: Canadian non-profits look to feds to help bridge USAID funding freeze
Why It Matters
The United States provides more than half of the world’s international aid funding, supporting everything from basic medicines to health resources to food and water in war zones. Without that funding, numerous regions could destabilize and lead to worsening health outcomes for vulnerable populations.
Why and how many charities lost their status in the past two years - and the case for more data
Why It Matters
Revocations can happen for multiple reasons – either voluntary or imposed. Future of Good found that churches continue to close their doors, arts organizations are struggling with their taxes, and the CRA’s non-profit category codes leave a lot in the dark.