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5 Things I Learned from AFP’s Fundraising Day 2012

Working within the professional fundraising sector and being a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Greater Toronto Chapter, I have come to truly appreciate attending AFP sponsored events. There was a time when I was hesitant about going –...

May 31, 2012 Read More

Meatless Monday with Eggplant Mozzarella Melt and Mediterranean Garbanzo Salad

Hello and welcome (back) to the Miratel blog and thank you for joining us for another Meatless Monday vegetarian recipe share. The Meatless Monday pledge aims to reduce meat consumption 15% by eliminating it just one day per week to preserve personal and...

May 28, 2012 Read More

4 Tips for Effective Nonprofit Fundraising through Microfunding Programs

Several nonprofit fundraising subsectors have been affected by the economic downturn and have experienced inconsistent growth in fundraising revenue over the past year. According to the latest Blackbaud Index in the 3 month period ending March 2012, all but one of...

May 24, 2012 Read More

4 Social Media Marketing Tips to Increase Supporter Engagement for Nonprofits

I previously wrote about the 5 Basics to Maximize Social Media for Nonprofit fundraising & Supporter engagement. It included several concepts that should be considered when starting to organize your cause’s approach to social media marketing. Step one was developing a...

May 22, 2012 Read More

5 Basics to Maximize Social Media for Nonprofit Fundraising & Supporter Engagement

Social media continues to grow and has become a fundamental nonprofit fundraising and supporter engagement strategy for many causes. I have often written about different platforms and tips on how they can best be used to build on your donor base...

May 17, 2012 Read More

5 Factors for Nonprofits to Consider when Planning a Cause Marketing Partnership

Last week I wrote about findings from a Cause Marketing report which outlined how it can be effective for the company’s brand image and the nonprofit fundraising efforts of the cause. There are many other benefits associated with the collaboration of...

May 15, 2012 Read More

Cause Marketing Report Points Toward Effectiveness of Brand & Nonprofit Fundraising

Nonprofit fundraising has evolved significantly over the past two decades. With the many choices and opportunities to engage donors and supporters, it has become a juggling act for charities to put together and manage a cohesive and effective marketing plan. Nonprofits...

May 8, 2012 Read More

Meatless Monday with Spinach Pasta and Asparagus Pesto

Hello and welcome (back) to Miratel's blog for another  Meatless Monday. We took the Meatless Monday pledge as part of our CSR business initiatives in support of reducing meat consumption one day per week (15%) to live a healthier and more earth-friendly...

May 7, 2012 Read More

McDonald’s McHappy Day Combines CSR Business Values with Fundraising

Some corporations demonstrate CSR business values by supporting a cause while others create their own foundations to fill a specific need. Fast food giant McDonald's® is one of the companies that created their own nonprofit organization, Ronald McDonald House Charities(RMHC®). The...

May 2, 2012 Read More

Meatless Monday with Sesame Szechuan Noodles

Hello and welcome (back) to Miratel's blog and thank you for joining us for another Meatless Monday vegetarian recipe share. The Meatless Monday pledge aims to reduce meat consumption 15% by eliminating it just one day per week to preserve personal and...

April 30, 2012 Read More

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