English – Nonprofit Newswire from Imagine Canada

Standards Program celebrates 5 years of strong charities with a total of 223 accredited

Marnie Grona — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 15:00:08 +0000

21 new charities accredited and 11 organizations have earned their reaccreditation (Imagine Canada)

Canada’s charitable sector is more diverse than (some) rating agencies think

Marnie Grona — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 12:15:58 +0000

The challenge is that some of the criteria and metrics used by charity rating agencies in Canada are not effective, and are in fact misleading.

While we appreciate the intent to help donors make informed giving decisions, charities with very different causes, structures, operating systems and mandates are evaluated as though all charities are the same. We are not. (Globe and Mail)

How to protect your charity’s IT systems

Marnie Grona — Thu, 25 May 2017 18:53:15 +0000

As a charitable organisation you’re constantly dealing with the sensitive information and data of your most precious asset – your supporters, members or donors. (NCVO)

Digital Ads and Landing Pages: How to Grow Your Email List

Marnie Grona — Thu, 25 May 2017 15:47:20 +0000

This article is about a big-win tactic for growing your nonprofit’s email list — a tactic that I’ve personally seen generate 94,328 new subscribers for one nonprofit my team works with. (TechSoup Canada)

Doing an Executive Transition? Consider Splitting the Role Like This Nonprofit

Marnie Grona — Wed, 24 May 2017 20:20:54 +0000

NPQ has recently been publishing quite a bit on the subject of shared leadership, and that includes co-directorships. (Nonprofit Quarterly)

Against “Big Bets”

Marnie Grona — Thu, 18 May 2017 14:56:06 +0000

Strategic philanthropy should reject the latest fad of large grants in favor of long-term steadfast commitments to the many organizations making progress on our most important problems. (Stanford Social Innovation Review)

Three Ways to Overcome Decision Fatigue in Your Nonprofit Communications Work

Marnie Grona — Wed, 17 May 2017 18:25:49 +0000

On more than a few occasions, I’ve told friends and family that the gift I most want on my birthday or Mother’s Day is to NOT be asked to make a decision. I make what feels like a million decisions in managing work and family, and it’s exhausting. This respite from my “decision fatigue” is a real gift. (Nonprofit Marketing Guide)

59 Useful Mobile Apps & Online Tools for Nonprofits

Marnie Grona — Tue, 16 May 2017 19:11:55 +0000

The number of low-cost or free apps and online tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. Provided you set aside the time to explore and experiment, your nonprofit can use the apps and tools listed below to significantly improve your web and email communications and your social media campaigns. (Nonprofit Tech for Good)

Instagram for Nonprofits — How Your Org Can Get Onboard

Marnie Grona — Tue, 16 May 2017 14:05:41 +0000

Like many nonprofits and social enterprises you may be scratching your head and wondering how an Instagram presence can help you contribute to social good in a creative and heroic way. With all the noise out there, how can you be sure that your efforts are even moving the needle for your cause? (npENGAGE)

Win-Win: How Startups Need to See Charity as a Golden Opportunity

Marnie Grona — Mon, 15 May 2017 18:15:16 +0000

Giving back begins at seed stage. (Inc.)