Many public funders and private donors are now requiring non-profit organizations to provide evidence that the programs they offer are benefitting their clients. This evidence goes beyond the traditional measures such as the number of clients served and client satisfaction data. When MAS clients ask for help in deciding how to develop a process for […]
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Reopening your Workplace by Jo Anne Langshaw, MAS VC
The Premier of Ontario recently announced a 3-phased plan to support the gradual reopening of the province. As we await confirmation of dates, non-essential workplaces look forward to re-opening and not-for-profit organizations need to be prepared to deal with the new-normal thrust upon us by COVID-19. Since mid-March, most non-essential workers have been away from […]
Financial Reforecasting by Brian Traquair, MAS VC
Every organization, and every family for that matter, is trying to understand the financial impact of the pandemic. In such times, we need to adapt our approach so that we can prepare for an uncertain future. We all want to protect and preserve our not-for-profits through this crisis. When so many things have changed […]
What to look for in a Coach
Our third blog in this series helps you look for the right Coach. The experience, characteristics and style of the Coach must be a good fit for the unique needs and circumstances of the person and the organization to achieve maximum success. Here are some areas for investigation to help evaluate an Coach and the […]
How do I prepare my charity for an Estate Giving Program?
With approval to proceed we would recommend that the staff member responsible for the program join the Canadian Association of Gift Planners . CAGP has a chapters across Canada and attending local chapter seminars/education events will both increase your knowledge base and connect you with other individuals and organizations doing similar work. We would recommend […]
Why are donors interested in estate gifts?
What motivates a donor to make an Estate Gift? Estate giving donors want to make a difference! While many individuals might want to be a major donor, many cannot afford to do so in their own lifetime. However, they recognize that a bequest gift can allow them to make a significant impact. Most estate gift […]
First steps preparing for an Estate Giving Program
Our third blog in the series talks about taking the first steps toward an Estate Giving Program. Next steps for “not quite ready” OR first steps preparing for an Estate Giving Program Your charity should consider increasing marketing and communications of any Bequest Gifts that have been received (gifts via an Estate/Will). Bequest gifts represent […]
Is your organization ready for an Estate Giving Program?
The second blog in our Estate Giving series is about organizational readiness. When should your charity consider establishing an Estate Giving Program? Estate or Planning Giving has been emerging as the new “buzzword” for many organizations. On the surface it looks like a simple way to secure future funding. The reality is Estate Giving programs […]
Thinking about an Estate Giving Program?
From time to time MAS registered charity clients ask, what is Estate – or Planned – Giving? Should we consider expanding our fund development program to include Estate Giving?Thinking about an Estate Giving Program? In order to “demystify” Estate Giving, we will be publishing a series of blog posts over the next few weeks. Each […]
Marketing for non-profits: not a “one size fits all”
You may believe that the same marketing approach will fit all non-profits regardless of size. While there are similarities when developing marketing strategies, effective and efficient marketing depends on your marketing & fundraising spend as indicated in the table below. Marketing best practices for small non-profits Common marketing challenge: […]