CharityVillage.com® is turning 15!
As of July 13, 2010, we have been serving the Canadian nonprofit
sector for 15
years.
We're huge fans of the work you do to make the world a better place, so to celebrate, we want to give out a few cool prizes, salute a few great Canadian changemakers, and just say thanks to you for the work you do.
Think you know your stuff?
Show off your smarts and enter our trivia contest. Win an iPad and a ton of other cool prizes!
CharityVillage.com® salutes the Nonprofit Sector!
Check out our special articles and features celebrating 15 years of Canada's nonprofit sector.
Know a nonprofit superstar who is making Canada a better place for everyone?
Nominate them as a great Canadian Changemaker.
Trivia Contest
Thank you to everyone who entered our 15th Anniversary Trivia Contest. The contest is now closed. Scroll down to see the prizes and lucky winners!
Congratulations to Brenda Packer of Ottawa, she is the lucky winner of our 15th Anniversary Trivia Contest GRAND PRIZE, a brand new Apple iPad!
We gave away dozens of other prizes as well, so congratulations to all our runners-up and a great big thank you to our many generous sponsors.
Answers
1. This person became the president of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in 1995, a position he held until 1999. (Henry) Perrin Beatty
2. What major bookstore opened in Canada in 1995? a) Coles b) Chapters c) Barnes and Noble d) Indigo
3. This vocalist became Songwriter of the Year at the Juno Awards in 1995. Jann Arden
4. True or False: In 1995, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation’s Run for the Cure grows to 8 locations across the country. False, 10 locations.
5. On International Literacy Day, Sick Kids officially opened the Reading Room as a symbol of the hospital’s commitment to literacy as a key determinant of health.
6. This Ballet British Columbia alumnus became the youngest artist to receive the prestigious Clifford E. Lee Choreographic award. Crystal Pite
7. True or False: Free The Children was founded in 1995 by Craig Kielburger, who was 12 years of age at the time. True
8. Since 1995, the Courage Brothers’ Polar Bear Dip for World Vision has raised how much money to provide impoverished communities with clean drinking water? a) $100,000 b) $80,000 c) $175,000 d) $120,000
9. True or False: If CharityVillage were a 15 year old male, we’d probably be growing a bit of a moustache. True.
10. On the day of CharityVillage.com’s official launch, this space shuttle was launched for the 21st time at the Kennedy Space Centre, Florida. Discovery
11. In July 1995, which Canadian artist had a Number 1 Billboard hit with “Have you ever really loved a woman” Bryan Adams
12. On the day of CharityVillage.com's launch, the call went out for this item needed by farmers in northern Saskatchewan who were experiencing a severe drought. Hay.
Full winners list:
Apple iPad – Brenda Packer
$50 Staples Gift Card from LAL Association Member Services - Joanne Grace
100 customized pens from Breadner Enterprises – Isla Horvath
CharityVillage Campus Courses Bundle – Kimberly Mayer
Do Jiggy Walk-a-thon Starter Kit – Norm King
Donarius Donor Management Software – Kelly Towsley
Donation Software from Software4Nonprofits – Holli Griffith
Fairware branded stainless steel water bottle, travel mug, tote bag and running cap - Chung Wong
Minerva Fundraisers Software – Sandra Getuba
One hour consultation to review Board Leadership Performance/ Major Gift Program/ Any Strategic Planning Needs as well as assess your Culture of Philanthropy from Peacock Counsel Inc – Jan Wylie
One hour legal audit overview from Drache Aptowitzer – Kellie Denny
Professional resume, cover letter editing from HH Communications specialist – Jackie Ferner
Sony Cyber-shot W370 digital camera from the RaeLipskie Partnership plus a free consultation and investment portfolio review valued at more than $1000 – Kim Willis-More
Sumac Nonprofit Software – Kenneth Butland, Christine Grayhurst, Sherry Waddle, Shawna Millions, Cindy Smith
The OnTarget Board Member: 8 Indisputable Behaviours book from CMR Governance Consulting – Claudia Blume, Charla Vall, Lenore Laverty, Kelly Newhook, Shelly Steenhorst-Baker, Anna Jeffery, Lois Whitehead, Shannon van Voorst, Peggy Slater-Johnson, Pam Johnson
Two hours of complimentary onsite chair massage from The Touch Ten – Robert Miller
Website Audit from Ignite Web Solutions – Jacqueline Massey
Full contest rules here
Thanks again to our amazing sponsors! Prize Catalogue:
Apple iPad (supplied by CharityVillage.com®)
CharityVillage Campus Courses
Choose any 5 Campus courses, a $500 value! Prize supplied by CharityVillage.com
DONATION Software
DONATION is installed Windows software, used by charities and churches to track their donors and donations and issue charitable receipts. It handles all CRA receipting requirements, since it is a Canadian program, and it is extremely easy to learn and use. Software valued at $80.
Minerva: Solutions for Fundraisers.
Win a one full day of complementary consulting services including a complete demo of your database in our software. We will also offer consulting on donor stewardship, tax receipting and fulfillment or mobile services. Consultation and demo valued at $1,800.
Breadner Enterprises
Win 100 Pens customized by your own logo. Valued at $100.00
Drache Aptowitzer Professional Corporation
A one-hour legal audit overview of a charitable organization
Donarius Donor Management Software
Easily keep track of donors, donations, pledges and more for your church or charity with Donarius Donor Management Software. Send letters, emails and text messages to keep in touch with your donors and print yearly or one-time tax receipts. Includes the base version plus a module of your choice, valued at $85.
The OnTarget Board Member: 8 Indisputable Behaviours
The “OnTarget Board Member: 8 Indisputable Behaviours” teaches, by way of a fable, the 8 behaviors that distinguish high achieving boards from all the rest. Meet Joe Victor as he shares his journey of governance discovery and accomplishment and learns the 8 Indisputable Behaviors that make his board so successful and the board work so satisfying. Told through the eyes of a reporter for the Sunday News, Joe's recipe for governance excellence is brought to life. Based on 75 years of governance experience, Catherine Raso, Mike Conduff and Carol Gabanna, partners in OnTarget Governance, share the results of their governance research in an engaging & compelling fable. Board Chairs, CEOs and everyone working with or on a board will find this quick, easy read instantly helpful.
CMR Governance Consulting is giving away 10 copies of this book to 10 lucky winners, a value of $29.95/each.
$50 Staples Gift Card
LAL Association Member Services is giving away one Staples Gift Card, valued at $50.
Web Site Audit
This audit, from Ignite Web Solutions, will identify communication issues (if any) and offer tips to Remedy. The audit will focus on visual and written communication, leveraging brand, and search engine optimization.
Complete Nonprofit Software
Sumac manages everything from contacts, donations and communications, to memberships, events and volunteers. We are giving away the first year of Sumac Gold free to 5 lucky winners (a $2,000 value each). Prize is transferrable.
Do Jiggy Walk-a-thon Starter Kit
Walk-a-thon Starter Kit. The kit includes: an E-Book, sample "how to" guides, and a $200 coupon for our walk-a-thon software.
The RaeLipskie Partnership,
Private Wealth Management
Win a Sony Cyber-shot W370 digital camera from The RaeLipskie Partnership, Private Wealth Management, valued at $260 PLUS receive a complimentary consultation and investment portfolio review valued at over $1000.
As a Private Wealth Manager, we create and manage your tailor-made portfolio of stocks and bonds with the emphasis on achieving your investment objectives. We strongly believe in a customer-first approach; we listen and put our experience to work for you. We have been providing industry leading service for the Kitchener-Waterloo, Burlington, and South Western Ontario areas for over 20 years. The RaeLipskie Partnership provides discretionary portfolio management for over 20 charity/not-for-profit organizations. We offer charities a 25% fee rebate as a donation on accounts opened with us because we believe in giving back. Check out our website for more information at www.raelipskie.com
One hour consultation
The winner will receive a one hour consultation (in person within the GTA, on the phone outside the GTA) to review your Board Leadership Performance/ Major Gift Program/ Any Strategic Planning Needs as well as assess your Culture of Philanthropy.
Courtesy of Peacock Philathropic Counsel Inc.
Two hours of complimentary on site chair massage
(Mississauga/Toronto area only)
Provided by The Touch 10 Corporate Massage
Professional resume, cover letter editing
Provided by HH Communications specialist
Fairware branded stainless steel water bottle, travel mug, tote bag and running cap.
Provided by Fairware Promotional Products, Ltd
