Fundraising

A Century of Champions with The Royal 100 Anniversary Gala

The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (“The Royal”) was established in November 1922 to provide a showcase for Canada’s very best in agriculture and equestrian sport. Now the world’s largest combined indoor agricultural…

Planning and Measuring the Success of Donor Events

Donor events are important for non-profit organizations as they provide a platform to engage donors, build strong relationships, and raise funds for the organization’s cause. To make these events successful, planners need…

AV-Canada’s Wheel of Giving Back 

AV-CANADA’s wheel of giving back at CMEE was more than a fun way to win some prizes while supporting the MPIF Canadian Council; it was proof of their commitment to the industry associations that…

Cabin Fever by ESP Inc.

Throughout the epidemic, one of the largest obstacles for philanthropic and non-profit organizations was their ability to stay in touch with donors. They could not congregate inside the gallery due to COVID,…

The Second Annual Culinary Showdown

My cooking talent is best described as surprisingly intuitive,… mostly because I make it up as I go along and it’s a surprise when it works but I love to cook and…

Bright Lights Windsor

Nominated for Best Outdoor Event, Bright Lights Windsor by The City of Windsor displays a world of celebrations and creates lifelong memories. Bright Lights Windsor 2021, welcomed over 100,000 guests to “create…

“Golf and Grill” by Avison Young

“Golf and Grill presented by Avison Young,” produced by Melanoma Canada & nominated for “Best Event for a Community Based Charity,” was a very cool event that combined two of my favourite…

Managing Your Risks for Non-Profits

Note: This article is excerpted from a forthcoming publication from the Nonprofit Risk Management Center: Managing Special Event Risks: 10 Steps to Safety—2nd Edition. The book will is  available for purchase  to-order a…