THE NEXT GENERATION OF AMERICAN GIVING

October 31, 2018

This is not one of those “direct mail is dead” studies, but it is a wake-up call. Not everyone is the same, and there are significant differences between the communication preferences of the four generational groupings assessed in this research. The art and science of fundraising, as we know it, is undergoing rapid and permanent change driven by technology, the imperative to attract new donors, and by the evolving traits of different generations of supporters.

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Volunteer MBC

Volunteer MBC is the local Volunteer Centre that fosters and develops volunteerism in the Region of Peel, serving the cities of Mississauga and Brampton, and the Town of Caledon, by raising awareness of the power of service. Our mission is to promote and support volunteerism in an effort to connect all people to meaningful volunteer opportunities. We are pleased to provide a number of services and programs to individuals who are interested in volunteering, to community service organizations who are looking for volunteers to help out, as well as to the volunteer engagement sector.

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How Scalable Nonprofit Accounting Software Impacts the Bottom Line and Benefits the Auditing Process

whitePaper | April 7, 2021

As your nonprofit organization grows, so should your accounting software. The financial responsibilities of a nonprofit evolve over time as the organization achieves its goals, expands its mission and adapts to new variables.

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VALUES-ALIGNED PHILANTHROPY: Foundations Resisting Hate and Extremism

whitePaper | August 8, 2021

Recent years have seen a rise in anti-democratic extremism, hate speech and violence in the U.S. As concern about these problems has grown, the search for solutions has led to questions about how hate groups are funded. Many in the philanthropic sector have echoed these concerns, and have taken steps to prevent the funding of hate and extremism, while others are interested in doing so. Values-Aligned Philanthropy is a Council on Foundations project that digs into the issue of funding hate and extremism, documenting the problem and the response of the sector to date. This first phase report was created to support foundations concerned about this issue.

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Cause Marketing Compliance: What Businesses and Nonprofits Should Know

whitePaper | November 21, 2019

Considering cause marketing? Whether you’re a business that wants to support a worthy cause or a nonprofit that wants to amplify your fundraising efforts, this white paper will help you forge a sustainable, compliant cause marketing partnership.

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Emerge Ready: Fundraising During & After Covid-19

whitePaper | January 13, 2021

As nonprofits begin to emerge from the COVID-19 crisis, many priorities and concerns have shifted. In May, we sent a brief questionnaire to our database of thousands of nonprofits. The response was telling, and a clear picture of the challenges ahead surfaced from the organizations surveyed. This white paper details the survey results and what they mean for the future of nonprofits nationwide. Use the form here to have the whitepaper sent to your inbox!

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Community Foundations–a new way of thinking about charity, philanthropy and working with clients

whitePaper | February 9, 2022

Charities have an essential function in our communities, delivering a range of social services that would be difficult to provide on a purely commercial or a state-run basis. Essentially, they fill the gaps in society (often by partnering with government) that are not already cared for by central or local government.

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Nonprofits See Big Benefits by Automating Accounts Payable

whitePaper | November 12, 2021

If nonprofit organizations were to vote on a common theme that best characterized their operations, the winner might be “doing more with less.” Although all organizations try to run as cost-effectively as possible, the imperative to do so can be especially acute for nonprofits. One of the best areas for nonprofits to boost efficiencies is in their finance and accounting processes. Download this eBook to learn from other nonprofits how you can save significant amounts of time and money by automating your AP processes, while freeing up staff to focus on higher-value activities and your mission.

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Spotlight

Volunteer MBC

Volunteer MBC is the local Volunteer Centre that fosters and develops volunteerism in the Region of Peel, serving the cities of Mississauga and Brampton, and the Town of Caledon, by raising awareness of the power of service. Our mission is to promote and support volunteerism in an effort to connect all people to meaningful volunteer opportunities. We are pleased to provide a number of services and programs to individuals who are interested in volunteering, to community service organizations who are looking for volunteers to help out, as well as to the volunteer engagement sector.

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