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Calgary Stampede – A non-profit with a profit motive
We are celebrating 100 years of the Calgary Stampede. I am quite proud of our western roots, not because I am some urban cowgirl (though I do love country music), but because of the approach to life...
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Measuring Performance
Following up on a post a few weeks ago on the Industrialization of Philanthropy I want to explore how we evaluate charities, and more importantly what does “good performance” in the charitable sector...
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Who Owns Charity Sector Data?
Who Owns Charity Sector Data? This week I attended the Grow2012 Conference in Vancouver. It is the last stop on my road trip and a great way to end a month-long exploration of what is happening in...
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Pot calling the kettle black
There is a Rabbinic saying that you should not laugh at your enemy’s failure. But we all do it because we are human. This past week, Charity Intelligence, a “charity watch-dog” lost their CRA charity...
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Redefining Success by W. Brett Wilson – Book Review
During the course of my career I have had the privilege of meeting and conversing with some of North America’s leading business people, politicians, actors and philanthropists. I know that I am lucky....
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When small business makes a big change
I had the wonderful opportunity to witness grassroots philanthropy in action this weekend. And it was fun! Thank you to Megan Szanik and the team at Espy for such a wonderful afternoon at the...
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The Empowered Consumer Era – How Technology is Shaping Giving
I recently returned from SugarCon2013. I was there because Place2Give is launching its Advisor Toolbox integrated with SugarCRM (a module for financial and legal advisors to help facilitate the...
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Show me the money… How Place2Give is Allocating undesignated donations to...
On the Dexterity Consulting blog I am sharing the conversation I am having with Red Cross Canada around how they are allocating their funds. In an effort to be accountable to our donors through the...
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Why is this week different from any other week? Reflections on Being Canadian
The first week of July always causes me to reflect on things. For a number of reasons – I grew up in Canada and spent the first part of my independent adult life in the United States. I am Canadian. I...
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