What Causes Lapsed Donors and How to Get Them Back
One of the challenges many nonprofit organizations deal with is lapsed
Actionable Steps for Successful Fundraising Events
At M&M International, we're always looking for ways to help nonprofits
What to Look for In a Nonprofit Fundraising Agency
If you are looking for a nonprofit fundraising agency to help
Strategies for Improving Donor Communication at Your Nonprofit
Donor communication is a vital component of financial stewardship for any nonprofit organization. Without it, donor relationships can quickly
The Giving Report 2022: What It Means for Canadian Charitable Giving
Recently, CanadaHelps released The Giving Report for 2022. This report provides an in-depth look at charitable giving in Canada,
Women in (and) Philanthropy
Why and How Women Donate? The world of Philanthropy is changing. A recent study done by the Women’s Philanthropy
3 Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofit Groups
Are you on the hunt for fundraising ideas for nonprofit groups? Then, you're in the right place. In this post,
We Need to Talk about Calling – it’s a Game Changer
Providing a heartfelt message is our work in this world, especially now. Making time to build relationships is an important
Continue Following Your Mission during COVID-19
Many faith-based organizations are under significant pressure during this time to maintain their community while being unable to gather and
A Small Nonprofit’s Guide to Surviving the Holiday Season
We are coming to the end of October. The Dollarama is already selling Christmas decorations. Before you know it, Starbucks
What is DIY Fundraising?
Peer-to-peer fundraising has been growing in popularity for decades. CIBC's Run for the Cure is a volunteer-driven, single day event
How to Stay in Touch with Your Congregation During the Summer
It may seem like your congregation disappears into thin air during the summer months, especially in Canada, where the summer
5 Lessons Your Church Can Learn from Start-ups
1. See problems; create solutions Successful start-ups create a solution or a better way of doing things for a targeted
“I Never Want to Run a Fundraising Campaign Again”
by Marlie Whittle If this thought has ever crossed your mind, then keep reading. There are many reasons why a
M & M International’s Core Values: What does ‘Environmentally Committed’ mean to us?
M & M International has five core values that drive the decisions we make and the work we do: Client-focused
Crafting Your Story to Make an Impact
by Marlie Whittle “If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.” –
Fundraising for People Who Don’t Like Fundraising
by Marlie Whittle We have all said it: “I’m just one person, what difference can I make?” There are
Inspiring Giving in 5 Steps
by Marlie Whittle M&M International had the privilege of attending the Stewardship Education Network for Development's Annual Conference with the
A Case for Sustainability
by Marlie Whittle Earlier this month, M&M International attended Bob Willard's Advanced Master Class of the Sustainability ROI Workbook. This event was
Learning to Lead for Impact
On Thursday, June 8th, M&M International hosted Theresa Murphy's Seven Levels of Leadership Workshop at the Spadina Center for Social
Sharelife Golf Tournament
M&M International was proud to be a part of the 22nd annual Sharelife Corporate Golf Tournament today. "The ShareLife Corporate
Congratulations St. Francis de Sales Parish: $210,000 Over Goal!
"Fundraising is, first and foremost, a form of ministry. It is a way of announcing our vision and
Exploring Sacred Spaces: A Reflection
March 13th, 2017 Marlie Whittle Architects, urban planners, ministers, educators, environmentalists and people representing various faiths gathered
Wrapping Up St. Francis Xavier’s Family of Faith Campaign
After over a year of hard work by staff, volunteers and the clergy at St. Francis Xavier and with the help
Martha and Murray speak at the third annual Resources for Mission’s stewardship gathering
An excerpt from Primate: Fundraising and Evangelism Go Together by Andre Forget : Drawing attention to a study done on growing
M&M International is bullfrogpowered® with green energy!
M&M International is now bullfrogpowered® with green energy. This means that Bullfrog's generators put 100% green electricity onto the grid
St Mark’s Campaign Pulpit Announcement – “Money Talk”
St Mark’s Family of Faith Campaign Duration – 3-4 minutes [but I had to speak quickly] Prepared and delivered
Together in Mission: Investing in the Vision
Rev. Yme Woensdregt Henri Nouwen has written a wonderful little booklet called A Spirituality of Fundraising, is filled with wonderful