Instinctively, as a donor, I want my donation to make a difference, serve the cause, and be put to good use. These desires are entirely laudable and, at first glance, appear impeccably logical. But are they?For organizations, administration costs are bread and butterNone of us wants to throw money away. [...]
If you had asked any executive director in Canada about risk management 14 months ago, you may have had a conversation about bad investments, hacking, fraud, or perhaps senior staff leaving. Work from home schedules, staff layoffs, PPE, and how to work five different virtual meeting platforms would not have [...]
In my time, I have heard it said (more than once) that when a donor commits to a bequest or some other sort of planned gift that they have made their last, best investment in an organization. Fundraisers and Board members and volunteers have come to believe that reaching the [...]
Today we explore how a relationship of trust affects philanthropic giving. Making a donation is the result of a voluntary, intentional decision by an individual or organizational donor to support a cause. Why is trust so important? Trust is vital to the effective functioning of our societies. Trust is so [...]
While the first and second waves we experienced in 2020 brought their share of ups and downs, that instability is quietly being replaced by hope for a gradual move to a new normal. Although we would like to return to our former activities as soon as possible, likely we will need [...]
Opinion article by Daniel H. Lanteigne, Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Conseiller en ressources humaines agréé (CRHA) [certified human resources advisor]While the concept of trust-based philanthropy is not new, it is gaining considerable momentum in 2021. BNP Philanthropic Performance supports this new philanthropic stance, and would like to contribute to [...]
THERE ARE MORE THAN 40 HOLDERS OF THE CFRE DESIGNATION IN QUEBEC, AND MORE THAN 1,000 IN ALL PARTS OF CANADA. BNP Philanthropic Performance can count on the expertise of three CFREs: President and CEO Christian Bolduc; Vice‑president, Atlantic, Marc Lapointe; and Consultant in Philanthropy and Human Resources Daniel H. Lanteigne. [...]
Montréal, October 1, 2020 – BNP Philanthropic Performance and The Goldie Company are pleased to announce a partnership designed to offer support to Canada's philanthropic community. This co‑operative endeavour, combining over 66 years of experience and expertise, is part of an ongoing nationwide trend toward professional philanthropy that can help [...]
You've set up a charitable organization and obtained your registered charity number (RC number). Now it's time to learn about the legal provisions that govern your fundraising. To manage your organization properly, here are the main points you need to know. Federal legal requirements All registered charities are constituted and [...]
