by mfg | Jun 30, 2010 | Calgary, Canadian Philanthropy, Philanthropy
Having been with SVP Calgary for just over 18 months, it was a thrilling moment for me yesterday to hear Scott announce Autism Aspergers Friendship Society (AAFS) as our new Investee. Making the moment even better was that fact that so many former Investees attended...
by mfg | Jun 4, 2010 | Calgary, Canadian Philanthropy, Philanthropy, The "Socials"
Last June, I applied to take part in the six-month program offered by the Max Bell Foundation to educate nonprofit staff and volunteers on how to engage in public policy and advocacy. As part of the application, I needed to identify an “ask”. Coming from...
by mfg | May 27, 2010 | Calgary, Canadian Philanthropy, Philanthropy
Folks who know me are not surprised when my mind jumps from thought to thought. It’s not easy to carry on a conversation, but they are use to it. In fact, the reason I write is because it helps to sort out my monkey brain, as it swings from idea to idea. I...
by mfg | May 17, 2010 | Calgary, Canadian Philanthropy, Philanthropy
A warm and breezy Sunday evening in May was the perfect backdrop for Connections Counselling’s 20th year celebration at the Yardhouse in Kensington. Greeted by champagne on entry, you felt like family the moment you walked through the door. And that’s...
by mfg | May 12, 2010 | Canadian Philanthropy, Philanthropy
Following on the success of similar ‘edutainment’ videos, Canada Helps spices up the world of donors and giving in their short 4 minute video. Great job presenting statistics on donors & donations – so I don’t fall asleep!
by mfg | May 11, 2010 | Calgary, Canadian Philanthropy, Philanthropy
This quote arrived in my email inbox this week: Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. (Theodore Roosevelt) Earlier in the week, I heard it said another way, “Do your share. Know your share.” And this morning, I found a note I wrote last...
