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Standard C12: Fundraising policies

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While all nonprofit and charitable organizations in Canada depend on some form of fundraising, Imagine Canada recognizes that Canada’s nonprofit sector is incredibly diverse and that organizations have differing needs with regards to fundraising and fundraising policies.

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Creating a planned giving program : a legacy building plan for small to medium community based organizations

Includes engagement checklist, with advice on how to develop a case and advertise your mission all the way though keeping donors engaged and gaining momentum.

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Collectes de fonds de bienfaisance : conseils pour les administrateurs et les fiduciaires

Un bulletin à l’intention des organismes de bienfaisance du Programme des biens aux fins de bienfaisance du Tuteur et curateur public. Disponible aussi en anglais sous le titre: Charitable Fundraising: Tips for Directors and Trustees

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Developing fundraising policies and procedures : best practices for accountability and transparency

"This booklet offers samples of key fundraising policies and procedures that nonprofit organizations should consider adapting and using for their fundraising programs."

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Why you need gift acceptance policies : How Thoughtful Planning about Non-Cash Gifts Can Improve Your Donor Relationships

Contents All Gifts Are Not Equal! Policies Allow Staff to Maintain Consistency and Standards What Should the Policies Include? Policies Drive Your Fundraising Marketing Efforts Use Your Gift Acceptance Policies to Enhance Donor Relationships Conclusion Non-Cash Gift...

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Considerations in developing gift acceptance policies

Originally presented at the Canadian Association of Gift Planners 18th Annual National Conference (April 14, 2011), these slides outline the following important aspects of developing gift acceptance policies: Purposes of a gift acceptance policy Some examples of transactions that would...

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Creating gift acceptance policies

This brief guide provides an outline of the key elements that should be considered in creating a gift acceptance policy. This guide is written for American organizations and references to the IRS statements are not relevant to Canadian charities and nonrpoftis. However, the CRA will have...

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Standard C12: Fundraising policies