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Passing the Torch: Succession Planning in Founder-led Nonprofits
Overhead is the most used criteria for judging a charity for donations but it is also one of the worst ways of judging a charity

From starvation to celebration: 5 ways your charity can help change the overhead conversation

A 2013 Muttart Foundation survey revealed that nearly three-quarters of Canadians believe that charities spend too much on salaries and administration.

Devon Ayer

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Q&A: Are elections a fundraising opportunity?

With October fast approaching, we sat down with Bill Schaper, Imagine Canada’s director of public policy, about how the upcoming election could affect fundraisers in the nonprofit sector.

Charities can now engage in political advocacy

A new era for charities’ advocacy & engagement

This is an exciting moment in our democracy. October 2019 marks the first federal election since changes to the Income Tax Act removed the restrictions that charities have long faced in advocating for public policies that support their causes.

John Beebe & Kallee Lins

Summit Toronto

At the Imagine Conference: charities working together towards excellence

Accountability is paramount to nonprofit leaders and good practice supports this, regardless of the size of the organization.

Sarah Pettersen

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Advice for fundraisers: be focused, learn to say no, and be yourself!

Melanie Riley has over 20 years’ experience working in fundraising and currently works as the Development Manager at YMCA of Southwestern Ontario.

Alex Pryse

Map of Canada

Our highlights reel: Senate report seeks reforms for charities

Senate studies are often well-funded and thorough.

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Passing the Torch: Succession Planning in Founder-led Nonprofits

Succession planning isn’t just about finding “the next in line”—it’s about safeguarding your mission, your people, and the trust your organization has built.

Julie Ma