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5 key findings from new social media study are valuable for nonprofits

It is very encouraging to see nonprofits continue to close the gap in successfully using social media to build their engagement and nonprofit fundraising when compared with their 'for profit' counterparts. Understanding marketing trends is an important element for all charities...

May 20, 2014 Read More

New study looks at corporate and employee giving for nonprofits

When you compare the nonprofit fundraising landscape of today with a generation ago one of the most significant changes that you'll see is the constant growth of corporate giving programs which have generated untold donations for literally tens of thousands...

May 15, 2014 Read More

Volunteer rates for US nonprofits fall again in 2013

Some interesting recent fundraising data from Charity Navigator and The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University provides us with a summary of how many individuals in the United States volunteered for a nonprofit in 2013 and how many donated to...

April 29, 2014 Read More

Online Fundraising, Cause Marketing and Crowdfunding Platforms that Benefit Nonprofits

I have previously written about many impressive online fundraising, cause marketing and crowdfunding platforms such as CovergeUS, Razoo, Give2gether, Kickstarter, Kiva City, Givmo, Broadcause, Startsomegood, Donorschoose, Kopernik, FirstGiving, ClickYourSupport and Causecast.  Each is unique and meets the needs of a...

November 24, 2011 Read More

U of T Launches Largest University Fundraising Program in Canadian History

Canada’s premier university sets $2 billion dollar goal in Boundless fundraising program The University of Toronto is known as being a leading Canadian educational institution and they recently launched their latest fundraising campaign titled Boundless with a goal to raise...

November 22, 2011 Read More

Princess Margaret Welcome Home Sweepstakes Fall Fundraising Program

Miratel Solutions has proudly provided telephone fundraising services in support of the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation lottery programs for many years. As one of the top 5 cancer centres in the world, Princess Margaret Hospital has been leading the way...

September 6, 2011 Read More

Meatless Monday with Butternut Squash, Mushroom and Red Onion Pizza

Hello and welcome (back) to the Miratel blog and thanks for stopping by for another Meatless Monday recipe.  We took the Meatless Monday pledge as part of our CSR business initiatives in support of reducing meat consumption by 15% to...

September 5, 2011 Read More

U of T Goes Green and TIFF Singles go on Sale

University of Toronto students are making the St. George campus a little greener and it has nothing to do with landscaping. Starting September, 2011 the St. George campus will begin to phase out the sale of bottled water.  The Mississauga...

September 2, 2011 Read More

Canadian Cancer Society Daily Lottery Fundraising Campaign

The Canadian Cancer Society is a national charity that funds research, advocates prevention and supports those already living with cancer. Their lottery fundraising campaigns have helped raise valuable funding in addition to their other fund development programs in their on-going...

September 1, 2011 Read More

TOMS Expands One for One CSR Business Model to Eyewear

CSR business initiatives have taken on new meaning with the growing trend of businesses that incorporate their philanthropic values into their retail model. The onset of eCommerce and online business management has assisted these new retail concepts by greatly reducing...

August 31, 2011 Read More

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