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Engaging Local Businesses

Engaging Local Businesses

Adapted from an article written by Jamie McDonaldLeader Community and Higher Ed Campaigns, #GivingTuesday Local businesses, large and small, like to be associated with good causes in their communities, and #GivingTuesday is a movement that they will want to be part...

Why set a goal for your Giving Tuesday campaign?

Why set a goal for your Giving Tuesday campaign?

Having a goal for Giving Tuesday is highly correlated with success Because...successful GivingTuesday campaigns have a goal! Our research shows that organizations that set a goal are far more likely to succeed. Without this your campaign may lack focus and direction....

Key Messages for Giving Tuesday

Key Messages for Giving Tuesday

Millions of Canadians expected to participate in GivingTuesday this holiday season   Now in its sixth year, GivingTuesday is a global movement for giving and volunteering, taking place each year after Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Considered the “Opening Day of...

FREE WEBINAR OCTOBER 4th at noon!

FREE WEBINAR OCTOBER 4th at noon!

What’s Your Story? Narrative Webinar with Debbie Hynes We all have a story worth telling. This webinar is targeted at organizations who want to pitch the media and who want to increase their storytelling skills. We will discuss what makes a good story, how...

Great Giving Tuesday Campaigns from 2017

Great Giving Tuesday Campaigns from 2017

Partners are planning some really GOOD STUFF for GivingTuesday. There are creative and inspiring activities happening in communities across the country. Farmers Helping Farmers, PEI - On GivingTuesday, we are working with schools, women's groups and rural communities...

Intro To Social Media

Intro To Social Media

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill   Getting Involved is Easy! Connect with Giving Tuesday MTL Online Twitter: https://twitter.com/GivingMtl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/givingMTL Share your story and...

Campaign Ideas Guide

Campaign Ideas Guide

Choosing a GivingTuesday goal or objective is the first step to a successful campaign. Here are some ideas to get you started: Acquire new donors Drive incremental donations from new and/or current donors Strengthen relationships with existing donors and prime them...

Behind the Scenes with Amanda Burrows, #VanGives

Behind the Scenes with Amanda Burrows, #VanGives

This week’s post features Amanda Burrows from #VanGives in Vancouver, Canada. Here’s what Amanda had to say about her experience so far championing #VanGives. Q: Amanda, tell us a little bit about yourself. Where are you from, and how did you get involved with the...