by Marlie Whittle “If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.” – Dalai Lama Fundraising is about creating or strengthening the relationship between a person and the mission of an organization. This connection is created when the people closest to the cause, volunteers, staff, board members, those who receive the services or the donors, share their passion for the organization with excitement (or urgency) and authenticity. The

by Marlie Whittle M&M International had the privilege of attending the Stewardship Education Network for Development's Annual Conference with the Anglican Church in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The theme of the conference was generosity but these insightful presentations and discussions sparked questions about aging congregations, mission renewal and discipleship. With a stunning view of the South Saskatchewan River, Queens House Retreat Center created a calming atmosphere which cultivated conversations about re-envisioning the role of the church within

On Thursday, June 8th, M&M International hosted Theresa Murphy's Seven Levels of Leadership Workshop at the Spadina Center for Social Innovation. Theresa is an exceptionally talented and certified leadership coach who, when she is not running her own business, consults for M&M International. The workshop focused on the energy we bring to different situations and how it mediates our responses in those situations. We learned to be more aware of the ways in

"Fundraising is, first and foremost, a form of ministry. It is a way of announcing our vision and inviting other people into our mission." - Henri Nouwen The members of St. Francis de Sales' Campaign Committee were all smiles at our last Committee meeting because St. Francis de Sales had exceeded their Family of Faith goal of $640, 000 in only four months. Reaching their financial goal was