As a generation, Millennials are engaged, inspired and active; their stories are being told by VELOCITY – a blog showcasing Millennials doing things that are inspiring, interesting and engaging in their communities. This is the second article in a series focusing on Millennial...

I am pleased to announce that I have been invited to present a workshop on developing funding strategies for technology projects for the My Charity Connects Conference taking place on June 8 and 9 2009 at Mars Discovery District in Toronto. My Charity Connects is a conference put...

Scotiabank is one of Canada’s largest philanthropic organizations; as a major provider of donations and sponsorship, Scotiabank offers powerful funding opportunities for nonprofits as well as education institutions. In 2007 Scotiabank contributed more than $43 million to community...

There are many financing options for new or existing small businesses; one the best options is the Canada Small Business Financing Program. (CSBFP) CSBFP provides government backed loans of up to $500 000 for new or existing small businesses with less than $5 million in annual revenues....

Non-profit organizations stand to gain significantly by accepting donations through their website; however the fact is that most NPOs’ websites do not handle online donations. According to a Kintera/Luth Nonprofit Trend Report, 1 “65 percent of donors visit at least one of the...