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NewsBytes: November 2006
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BC food exchange program receives million-dollar award
November 27, 2006
The recipient of this year's $1-million Vancity Award is Quest Outreach Society, a program that rescues high-quality food, keeping it out of landfills and redistributing it to nonprofit agencies that feed hungry people across BC's Lower Mainland. With the help of the Vancity Award, Quest will purchase a warehouse that will enable the program to triple its capacity over two years. "As a result of campaigning, we have gained new food suppliers, new social service agency partners, new volunteers and now the funding for a new facility," said Shelley Wells, executive director of Quest. "With these new partnerships and the continued support of our donors, we can more strongly address the Lower Mainland's food distribution problem and connect high-quality, healthy food with those who need it most." Established in 2001, the $1-million Vancity Award is the largest corporate gift of its kind in Canada. For more information, visit: www.vancity.com.
November 27, 2006
The rate of child and family poverty in Canada has been stalled at 17-18% over the past five years despite strong economic growth and low unemployment, according to a new report by Campaign 2000. Titled Oh Canada! Too Many Children in Poverty For Too Long, the 2006 National Report Card on Child & Family Poverty shows that 1,196,000 children - almost one in every six children - live in poverty in Canada. In First Nations communities the child poverty rate is higher: one in every four children. "Now is the time for governments at all levels to collaborate with First Nations governments and aboriginal organizations to ramp up social investments that enable young aboriginals to succeed," the report says. For more information or to download the full report, visit: www.campaign2000.ca/rc/.
Fast Fact: Canadians donated record amount last year
November 27, 2006
More than 5.8 million Canadian taxfilers (25%) donated a record $7.9 billion to charities in 2005. The total donations were 13.8% higher than in 2004. The highest increases occurred in Alberta (+21.1%), Nova Scotia (+18.5%) and Manitoba (+17.7%). As well, the number of donors in Canada rose slightly last year, by 0.9%. For the second consecutive year, the fastest rate of growth in the number of donors occurred in the Yukon, where they rose 8.8%. Leading the way again overall was Manitoba, where 28% of taxfilers declared a donation. Ontario followed next with 27%. Nationally, the median donation has increased each year since 1999. In 2005, the median donation was $240, up from $230 in 2004. Nunavut has led the provinces and territories in terms of median donation since 2000. This trend continued in 2005, with a median donation of $400, by far the largest median of all the provinces and territories. -- Statistics Canada
November 27, 2006
The family of Rashpal “Paul” Dhillon has donated $2 million to advance medical and food nutrition research at the University of British Columbia. In particular, the funding will support research into the incurable lung disease Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) and the health benefits of cranberries. Dhillon, who died in 2003 from IPF, invested in cranberry bogs in Richmond and Pitt Meadows in the late 1970s and his Richberry Group grew to become Canada’s largest producer of cranberries. He also gained distinction as the country’s first Indo-Canadian police officer. For more information, visit: www.publicaffairs.ubc.ca.
November 27, 2006
The Donner Canadian Foundation announced the official call for submissions for the ninth annual Donner Prize. The prize was created to encourage increased research into public policy in Canada and to promote the discussion of policy issues in the public arena. The winner of the Donner Prize, the award for best book on Canadian public policy, will receive $35,000, with $5,000 being awarded to the other shortlisted titles. In giving this annual award, the foundation seeks to not only broaden policy debate, but also to increase general awareness of the importance of policy discourse. Books submitted for the prize should focus on Canadian public policy issues, for example: regulatory and legal reform, public finance, the environment, urban affairs, health care, education reform and social policy. The deadline for submissions is November 30th. For more information, visit: www.donnerbookprize.com.
November 27, 2006
McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Limited celebrated World Children's Day last week by announcing that more than $4.5 million has been raised through its 10 cent Happy Meal program since last year's World Children's Day. In total, this fundraising initiative has raised more than $13.7 million since its inception in January 2004. Through the program, 10 cents from each Happy Meal purchased year-round at McDonald's restaurants in Canada is donated to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Canada (RMHC). The funds support Canadian Ronald McDonald Houses and other local children's charities in communities across the country. "In the past year, millions of McDonald's customers have helped us give a helping hand to Canadian kids who need our support, and on behalf of every one of those children I want to thank Canadians for their contribution to our efforts," said Rem Langan, president and CEO, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Canada. For more information about RMHC, visit: www.rmhc.ca.
November 27, 2006
Many donors stop giving because they don't like the way charities approach them for money, or they don't feel they get enough information about how their donations are used, research finds. Many donors said that they would continue to give, and even increase their contributions over time, if they received prompt acknowledgments of their gifts, confirmation that the contributions were used as they intended, and evidence of measurable results about what their donations had achieved, all before they were asked for more money. However, more than 90% said that "none" or "hardly any" charities had contacted them without asking for money. More than 75% of donors said they had received tokens of appreciation, such as plaques, certificates or other trinkets, but only 5% said they display them. Most donors throw them away. And although nearly 90% of charities publish a newsletter for donors (59% of which are 8-16 pages long), two-thirds of donors said they don't have time to read such newsletters, and 65% said they would prefer a one-page bulletin about the specific program or service their money supported. -- Cygnus Applied Research
November 27, 2006
The William Osler Health Centre Foundation received $1 million from the RBC Foundation toward its current capital campaign. The donation will be recognized through the naming of an enhanced program for children and youth. The RBC Child and Adolescent Mental Health Program at Osler's new Brampton Civic Hospital will provide specialized care in areas such as thought disorders, severe anxiety disorders and mood disorders when the hospital opens in the fall of 2007. "Young people and their families will be cared for in a new hospital that was designed with compassionate patient care first and foremost in mind," said Anne Randell, president and CEO of the William Osler Health Centre Foundation. "A number of additional beds in large, bright rooms and common areas combined with an outstanding clinical team allow the RBC Child and Adolescent Mental Health Program the opportunity to provide unparalleled care in our community." For more information about the foundation, visit: www.oslerfoundation.org.
November 27, 2006
Bénévoles d'affaires (BA) is inviting professionals from all sectors of business to call upon its new personalized placement service. The free service matches people from the business community with appropriate not-for-profit organizations in Quebec. "BA's role is to ensure that a person who wishes to become involved is paired with an organization whose mission corresponds to his or her own interests, and where the expertise being offered is genuinely required," explains Ugo Dionne, president and co-founder of Bénévoles d'affaires. "If such a pairing works out well for both the volunteer and the organization, the relationship is likely to be much more fruitful and durable. BA is therefore able to bring about more cohesion between the two communities." For more information about the program or to fill out an online application, visit: www.benevolesdaffaires.org.
November 27, 2006
The US-based Wealth Institute surveyed more than 900 wealthy consumers with a median age of 43, average household income of $330,000, and average net worth of $2.4 million. When asked what builds trust in nonprofits, respondents showed a strong emphasis on impact and accountability:Sixty-four percent of respondents said their primary reason for giving was “the opportunity to make changes in the world in important areas.” The second most popular reason (53%) was “seeing a compelling example of great need.” Only 11% said they were not planning to give. When asked why not, 56% indicated distrust in nonprofits; only 35% said they believed nonprofits would use their donations wisely. -- Wealth Institute
- 70% say they want disclosure of what their donation accomplishes
- 56% want the ability for anyone to review the financial statements of the nonprofit
- 51% want independent audits
- 50% want disclosure of staff compensation and perks
November 27, 2006
The Alberta Arts Awards Foundation has issued its second call for nominations. Initiated three years ago, under the patronage and guidance of the late Lois Hole during her term as Lieutenant Governor, the foundation presents up to three major cash awards of $30,000 every two years. Nominations for the 2007 awards must be received by the foundation by January 19th. In addition to new nominations, anyone who made nominations for the inaugural awards last year can provide updated material for their nominees to be considered in 2007. For more information, visit: www.albertaartsawards.shawbiz.ca.
November 27, 2006
The Sprott Foundation recently donated more than $165,000 to Toronto's Second Harvest to purchase a new truck. The donation comes at a time when food donations have decreased dramatically, down 300,000 pounds from last year. "We're thrilled by the support of the Sprott family. We were in desperate need for a new truck, and their generosity is very much appreciated." said executive director Zoe Cormack Jones. "It's always a bit of a Catch-22," she adds. "We can't go seeking food until we're sure that we've got the truck capacity; now that we've got this great new truck, we have to work to fill it with fresh, donated food. We don't purchase food, and rely on donations from grocery stores, food manufacturers and distributors." For more information about Second Harvest, visit: www.secondharvest.ca.
November 20, 2006
Mohawk College received a gift of $1.2 million last week from the Marshall family of Hamilton. The newly created Gerald Marshall Fund will support the transformation of the Stoney Creek campus into the Mohawk Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Research, Resources and Training (STARRT) Institute and enhance the college's Truck and Coach Apprenticeship program. Marshall, who passed away in May 2006, was the founder and owner of G. Marshall Transport Ltd. in East Hamilton. "Our father was a tireless worker who instilled a love of learning in his family," said Wayne Marshall, co-owner of Marshall Truck and Trailer Repair. "In establishing the Gerald Marshall Fund at Mohawk, we are creating opportunities for students to follow in our father’s footsteps and achieve their own dreams of building successful careers and companies." For more information, visit: www.mohawkcollege.ca.
November 20, 2006
A new report published by Canadian Policy Research Networks (CPRN) makes the case that Canada’s foundations should be stepping up to the plate and supporting think tanks more vigorously. In Think Tanks, Foundations and Policy Discourse: Ebbs and Flows, Investments and Responsibilities, author and professor Evert Lindquist takes a look back at the development of think tanks in Canada and concludes that it has been rare for any think tank to receive sustained, reliable funding from the government since the early 1990s. Lindquist notes that, unlike their American counterparts, Canadian foundations, especially on the centre-left of the spectrum, have not been important sources of funding for think tanks. He says with recent changes to income tax rules for charitable donations, it would be in the country's best interests for Canadian foundations to step up and change that trend. To download the full report, visit: www.cprn.org.
November 20, 2006
Research conducted by the magazine Philanthropy in Europe reveals that annual spending by Europe's top 25 corporate foundations last year outstripped the US by more than €500 million (US$640 million), distributing €1.7 billion (US$1.9 billion) compared to €1.1 billion (US$1.4 billion) in the US. However, the research shows that US charitable foundations as a whole still give more than the Europeans - US$9.35 billion compared to US$5.64 billion. -- Philanthropy in Europe
November 20, 2006
Last week, the federal government announced $40 million in funding to help poor people in developing countries access formal financial services to improve their own economic and social well-being. “Canada supports microfinance as an important tool for development,” said the Honourable Josée Verner, Minister of International Cooperation. “It gives poor people, especially women, the opportunity to access essential financial services such as savings accounts and micro-loans, so that they can start and build their own businesses, and thereby provide for themselves and their families.” The money will be dispersed through Développement International Desjardins, Canadian Co-operative Association, and Oxfam Québec. For more information, visit: w01.international.gc.ca.
November 20, 2006
The Voluntary Sector Forum (VSF) is currently collecting information on the impact of the federal spending cuts announced in September, and what they mean to the sector as a whole. The cutbacks have affected programs such as the Court Challenges Program, the Law Commission of Canada, Status of Women Canada, adult learning and literacy programs, youth employment programs, the Museum Assistance Program, First Nations programs, and the Canadian Volunteerism Initiative. It is estimated that about $200 million of the $1 billion in cutbacks will directly or indirectly impact volunteer organizations in Canada. If your organization or your particular sector has been affected by the cuts, the VSF is asking that you complete a short survey. For more information or a copy of the survey, visit: www.vsf-fsbc.ca.
November 20, 2006
A new poll conducted by the Pierre Elliot Trudeau Foundation finds that most Canadians accept multiculturalism in principle, but their tolerance for immigrant religious and cultural practices sharply drops if these practices threaten gender equality. Half the population (49%) feel immigrants should be free to maintain their religious and cultural practices in Canada. However, the vast majority (81%) feel that immigrants should adapt to mainstream Canadian beliefs about the rights and role of women; an opinion shared almost equally across demographic, income, education, age and gender lines. Fifty-four percent of Canadians disagree with the suggestion that there is "too much" immigration, and 93% reject the notion of preventing "non-whites" from immigrating to Canada. On a similar note, almost seven in ten (68%) oppose the idea that a person's religious beliefs and values should be screened before they are allowed to immigrate to Canada. -- Trudeau Foundation
November 20, 2006
As part of its effort to respond to changes in how people donate, The Salvation Army announced that its 2006 Christmas fundraising campaign will include an Online Christmas Kettle Program. This program will supplement, but not replace, the Army’s traditional fundraising methods, including the familiar Christmas kettles on street corners and at retail outlets throughout Canada. “Our new online program is all part of an effort to make it easier for the growing number of people who already shop and pay their bills online to donate to our Christmas campaign,” said Commissioner M. Christine MacMillan, Territorial Commander of The Salvation Army for Canada and Bermuda. “Funds donated will help light up Christmas by providing toys, food and clothing at Christmas for society’s most vulnerable.” For the first time, organizations in Canada will be able to host their own “virtual” Christmas kettles on their company website, while individuals are invited to participate in an online fundraising contest. For more information, visit: www.salvationarmy.ca.
November 20, 2006
Carleton University is now accepting submissions for the Arthur Kroeger College Awards for Public Affair. The awards recognize excellence in several of the areas that contribute significantly to the vibrancy of Canadian democracy and society as a whole. Awards are presented to individuals and organizations in the private, public and nonprofit sectors under the categories of ethics; public discourse; management; citizenship and community affairs; and policy leadership. The deadline for nominations is December 15th. For more information, visit: www.carleton.ca/akcollege/forum/index.html.
November 20, 2006
Imagine Canada is embarking on a first-of-its-kind research project that will measure the levels of support provided by Canadian businesses to charities and nonprofits. The research will be conducted as part of a partnership between Imagine Canada and EnCana Corporation. "This research will address the large gap in information that is currently available, such as the true value of employee volunteer programs, and the impact of corporate sponsorships and in-kind support on the sector," according to Jocelyne Daw, vice president of marketing and social engagement at Imagine Canada. "EnCana’s support gives us an opportunity to start tracking corporate giving, and to finally get a complete and accurate picture of how charities and nonprofits benefit from corporate support." The Business Contributions to Community project will be conducted over three years. Focus groups with businesses are currently being held across the country, and initial findings will be released in early 2007. For more information, visit: www.imaginecanada.ca.
November 13, 2006
The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) announced a major donation from Robert Schad and family for its Renaissance ROM expansion and renovation project. The $12 million gift will be used to establish the Schad Family Gallery of Life in Crisis in the historic buildings of the museum. The new gallery, devoted to the diversity of life on earth and significant challenges to its conservation and survival, will open in early 2009. "By establishing this new gallery and its programs at the ROM, I hope that we can reach out to millions of children and adults and touch their lives with a powerful, simple and ultimately hopeful message on the importance of biodiversity, how threatened it is currently, and what they can do today and tomorrow to preserve it," said Robert Schad. For more information, visit: www.rom.on.ca.
November 13, 2006
Individuals who have a strong faith in their religion tend to volunteer their time to organizations and donate more than those who aren’t religious, says a Ryerson University expert on the voluntary sector. “People who identify strongly with their faith have more access to activities through their church, synagogue or temple to engage in volunteer and fundraising activities than individuals who aren’t religious,” says Professor Ida Berger, author of a new study, The Influence of Religion on Philanthropy in Canada.Berger found that individuals who are religious, particularly conservative Protestants, are more likely to donate and volunteer than people not affiliated with a religion, or those who identify themselves with other religions. Seventy-five percent of the money conservative Protestants donate goes to religious causes compared, on average, to 46% with other religions and those not affiliated with a religion. Seventy-two percent of Jews give to non-religious causes, making this group the highest group who donate to causes not tied to a religion. “The evidence clearly shows that religious affiliation is an important determinant of Canadian philanthropy,” says Berger. For more information about the study, contact Suelan Toye, Ryerson Public Affairs Office, at stoye@ryerson.ca.
November 13, 2006
Tim Hortons founder Ron Joyce announced last week that he is adding another $1 million to a planned gift of $1 million for the IWK Health Centre. Joyce’s gift will benefit the Children’s Site Redevelopment Project currently underway at the health centre, located in downtown Halifax. More specifically, the gift will go toward the children’s site operating suite renovation. “I have always believed in giving back in a way that helps children,” said Joyce, the retired chair of the Tim Hortons Foundation. “The IWK is a wonderful facility that takes great care of our children, women and families of the Maritimes. This donation is my way of helping them to provide even better care.” For more information, visit: www.iwk.nshealth.ca.
November 13, 2006
A new survey conducted on behalf of World Vision Canada finds that eight in ten (84%) Canadians would prefer to receive a meaningful gift that would help someone else this holiday season rather than another traditional gift, like socks or a sweater. One third (32%) of respondents plan to give a charitable gift in the name of someone on their list this year. And while Canadians appreciate receiving holiday gifts from their employer, 75% would prefer a gift be given in their name to help a needy child instead of receiving a gift certificate. -- Ipsos Reid
November 13, 2006
The proportion of Canadians living in poverty fell to 4.9% in 2004, the lowest level in history, according to a new report published by The Fraser Institute. "Poverty rates have decreased substantially, falling to 4.9% in 2004 from 7.8% in 1996," said report author Chris Sarlo, a senior fellow with the Fraser Institute and Nipissing University economics professor." Improvements were also recorded in the proportion of children living in poverty. Child poverty rates were cut almost in half between 1996 and 2004, falling to 5.8% from 10.9%. Sarlo uses the "basic needs" approach to measure poverty by determining the level of income individuals or families need to buy the basic necessities of life, such as food, clothing, shelter, and other household essentials. Canadians are considered to be in a state of poverty when they lack the income necessary to buy these basic needs. For more information or to view the full report, visit: www.fraserinstitute.ca.
November 13, 2006
David Asper, executive vice president of CanWest Global Communications, and his wife Ruth announced a gift of $500,000 to the University of Manitoba. The funding will be split evenly between two university awards previously established by the couple - one for student athletes in the Manitoba Bisons football program, and the other for graduate students in the Master of Science in Exercise and Sport Science program. “Those of us who got a great education at the University of Manitoba should be thankful for the role society played in providing that education to us,” said David Asper. “In return, we should feel an obligation to give back and make the experience available to others.” For more information about the University of Manitoba, visit: www.umanitoba.ca.
November 13, 2006
The Ontario Heritage Trust is once again seeking nominations of youth aged 18 and under for its 2006 Young Heritage Leaders program. Through this annual program, municipal councils, regional councils, First Nation band councils, Métis community councils and schools can recognize local youth for significant voluntary contributions to built, cultural or natural heritage preservation in their communities. The young person who demonstrates outstanding leadership in preserving, protecting and promoting Ontario's heritage will receive a $2,000 scholarship for post-secondary education. The deadline for nominations is December 22. For more information and submission guidelines, visit: www.heritagefdn.on.ca.
November 13, 2006
According to a new report from the National Center for Charitable Statistics, nonprofit organizations accounted for 5.2% of economic output and paid 8.3% of all wages and salaries in the United States in 2005. The number of nonprofit groups registered with the Internal Revenue Service is approximately 1.4 million, and when religious congregations are added in, the total number is nearly 1.6 million. In 2005, individuals, corporations, and foundations gave $260 billion in donations, and 29% of Americans volunteered. -- National Center for Charitable Statistics
November 13, 2006
British Parliament has granted Royal Assent to the Charities Bill, which is now on the statute book as the Charities Act 2006. The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) has been campaigning for the reform of charity law for more than ten years. "We are delighted that the Bill has finally become a reality," said Stuart Etherington, chief executive of the NCVO, the umbrella body for the voluntary sector. The organization hopes that the Charities Act will represent an opportunity to bring the law into the 21st century and clarify the legal definition of charity. It provides an updated list of charitable purposes and requires all charities to show that they benefit the public in some way. For more information, visit: www.ncvo-vol.org.uk.
November 13, 2006
Leadership Vancouver, which aims to foster positive change in the community through programs for leaders and emerging leaders, is now accepting applications for its next session. Participants will be chosen based on criteria including: commitment to the region, community involvement, potential for community leadership, diversity, and professional as well as personal achievement. For more information or to apply, visit: www.leadershipvancouver.org/apply.htm.
November 13, 2006
Canadians are more concerned about the state of the environment than they have been at any point in the last 15 years, a new poll finds. Twenty-six percent of survey participants said the environment, more than any other issue, should receive the greatest attention of Canada's leaders. Health care came in second, with 24% of Canadians citing it as the most important issue. The survey also shows that 52% of Canadians are in favour of a special carbon tax to "increase the cost of burning fossil fuels like oil, gas and coal for consumers and industry." British Columbia and Alberta were the two provinces most in support of a carbon tax. Among young people between the ages of 18 and 34, 64% support the idea. -- Ipsos Reid
November 6, 2006
Registered charities and nonprofit organizations can now apply for funding through the Canada Revenue Agency's Charities Partnership and Outreach Program. Successful applicants will deliver education and training on Canada's Income Tax Act to registered charities. In 2007-2008, up to $2 million in funds may be available for the program. Specifically, organizations will be able to receive funding of up to $500,000 per year, to a maximum of three years per multi-year project. The two funding priorities for this year are:The deadline for applications is December 22, 2006. For more information or to apply for funding, visit: www.cra-arc.gc.ca.
- Conducting foreign activities in a manner that is compliant with a charity's obligations under the Income Tax Act, and
- Raising funds, issuing receipts, and maintaining books and records in a manner that is compliant with a charity's obligations under the Income Tax Act.
November 6, 2006
All members of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) are asked to participate in the first annual Fundraising Effectiveness Survey (FEP). The survey, designed to help nonprofits increase giving at a faster pace, measures growth in giving from 2004 to 2005. The summary of results will be featured in a future issue of Advancing Philanthropy. Once you have organized the required data, it will take less than 20 minutes to complete the survey, which will be open until November 30. To access the questionnaire, visit: websurveyor.net/wsb.dll/33613/fepsurvey.htm. For more information about the project, visit: www.afpnet.org.
November 6, 2006
The results of the 2006 Talking About Charities study show strong support of Canadians for charities that serve communities throughout the country. In addition to trust for charities themselves, the leaders of charities enjoy high levels of trust, as well. Charity leaders are trusted a lot or some by more than three-quarters of Canadians, trailing behind only nurses (96%) and doctors (93%). The next highest level of trust was for business leaders at 70%. Federal and provincial politicians, while improving their standing from previous studies, are still trusted by only 33% and 38% of Canadians respectively. -- The Muttart Foundation
November 6, 2006
Ontario NDP leader Howard Hampton announced a $1 million donation to the United Way of Greater Toronto for youth drop-in centres. Hampton made the announcement at the Community on the Move Resource Centre, which is the first beneficiary of the $1-million Ontario NDP Marjorie Black Fund for Youth Drop-in Centres, in memory of Elizabeth and Alex Black. "New Democrats thank Marjorie Black for her generous bequest for youth drop-in centres. Her gift will make a huge difference in the lives of Toronto's young people," Hampton said. For more information about United Way's Toronto Strong Neighbourhoods Strategy, visit: www.unitedwaytoronto.com.
November 6, 2006
The Canada Council for the Arts released new guidelines last week for how it will distribute $50 million in funding announced in the May federal budget. The money will be distributed based on the following priorities: enhancing the work of Canada’s highest-achieving arts organizations in all regions of the country; providing increased support to individual artists across Canada in all artistic disciplines; and increasing support for activities aimed at increasing public access to the arts and bringing the arts to Canadian and international audiences.Approximately two-thirds of the new funding will be allocated for supplementary grants to arts organizations, while the remainder will be divided equally between support for individual artists and public access activities. The deadline for all supplementary grant applications will be December 15, 2006. For more information or application guidelines, visit: www.canadacouncil.ca.
November 6, 2006
A new report from the Washington-based National Center for Charitable Statistics finds that revenues of nonprofit organizations increased 61.5% from 1994 to 2004, outpacing the rise in the nation's gross domestic product, which grew 36.6% over the same period. The 1.4 million public charities and other nonprofit organizations registered with the Internal Revenue Service reported $1.36 trillion in revenue in 2004, $1.26 trillion in expenses, and assets of $2.97 trillion. The report also notes that hospitals and other healthcare organizations - 12.9% of all reporting public charities - accounted for 58.7% of the sector's revenues in 2004, 41.1% of its assets, and 60% of its expenses. -- National Center for Charitable Statistics
November 6, 2006
The nonprofit sector sees the best overall results from e-mail, by a margin of 5% - 10%, says an E-mail Trends Report from Ottawa-based e-mail marketing firm cardcommunications. The study, which examined deliverability, open and click-through rates of Canadian-based e-mail campaigns, concluded that e-mail is a good fit for nonprofit organizations and associations because of their high quality databases and relationships with audiences. Average open and click-through rates for e-mails originating from nonprofits are 45% and 28% respectively. Deliverability is 95%. "Interestingly enough, I have found nonprofit groups are the most skeptical of e-mail," says cardcommunications founder and president Carolyn Gardner. "However, with the array of e-mail marketing tools and services available, e-mail can be cost-effective, with a very valuable return on investment." To view the full report, visit: www.cardcommunications.com/quarterly_report.html.
November 6, 2006
A new report from the Bank of America reveals that more than half of wealthy Americans wouldn't change their level of charitable giving even if no tax advantages could be reaped from their donations. This is just one finding of the Bank of America High Net-Worth Philanthropy Study, a comprehensive report on the philanthropic behaviour of wealthy Americans. The study also found that 'giving back' is more important than 'leaving a legacy'. The majority of wealthy philanthropists are most driven to meet critical needs (86.3%). The next most important motivators were giving back to society (82.6%), and a “feeling that those who have more should give to those with less” (81.5%). “Leaving a legacy” was cited by only 26.1% of the respondents. For more information or to view the full report, visit: newsroom.bankofamerica.com.
November 6, 2006
The vast majority of Canadian workers were satisfied with their jobs in 2002, but about 1 in 12 (around 1.3 million) were not, according to a new study. Data from the 2002 Canadian Community Health Survey, reveals that just over 6% of workers were "not too satisfied," and 2% were "not at all satisfied." Men and women who worked evening or night shifts were more likely to be dissatisfied than were those with regular daytime schedules. Money plays a role too, especially among the male population. Fifteen percent of men whose annual incomes were less than $20,000 were dissatisfied with their jobs, compared with only 5% of men whose incomes were at least $60,000. -- Statistics Canada
November 6, 2006
More than 1,500 brave souls recently took part in Ottawa's scariest race. The 13th Annual Rattle Me Bones Race attracted many costume-clad participants, raising more than $70,000 for orthopedic and arthritic research at the Ottawa Hospital. "It's our best year yet," said race director Kent Woodhall. "We're really excited about that." For more information about the Ottawa Hospital, visit: www.ottawahospital.on.ca.
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