Almost all organizations, companies and businesses can expect that their operations may go through different periods of change at different points in time. When all is going smoothly, that's great of course. But, when you face bumps in the road you may need to call in external help. For many [...]
Wondering how to build an effective strategy for 2022? We propose Trend-Spotting 2022 in Philanthropy that can help optimize your organization's decision‑making this coming year. Anticipated continuing growth in donations First things first: donations! Investment firms JP Morgan, Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs anticipate that the stock market will continue to [...]
Only a couple of years ago, teleworking was uncommon. Since then, the pandemic has sparked an electronic revolution in human resources management for charitable organizations. Now, the issue is not whether your organization will offer teleworking, full‑time or part-time, as an option. The issue is how your corporate culture and [...]
At a time when many organizations aren't getting applications for long‑vacant positions, people ask us this question every day. To unpack the complexity of the situation and offer reassurance if your résumé inbox is underpopulated, Daniel H. Lanteigne, Senior Consultant with BNP Philanthropic Performance, offers some possible answers. The fundraiser [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
