Peer-to-peer fundraising has been growing in popularity for decades. CIBC’s Run for the Cure is a volunteer-driven, single day event that involves nearly 100,000 participants and raises about $17 million a year towards breast cancer research. It takes place in various communities across Canada. The Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Jump Rope For Heart encourages schools all over […]
It may seem like your congregation disappears into thin air during the summer months, especially in Canada, where the summer is short and the draw of cottages and camping feels impossible to ignore. But people’s faith doesn’t go on hold between May and October. In fact, for an environmentalist like myself, the summer presents an […]
1. See problems; create solutions Successful start-ups create a solution or a better way of doing things for a targeted audience. They take an idea, build a vision and put it into action. Faith-based organizations have been responding to needs in their community and providing solutions for centuries. That being said, times are changing; the […]
by Marlie Whittle If this thought has ever crossed your mind, then keep reading. There are many reasons why a financial campaign can be an extremely stressful time for your organization. When we treat a campaign as a response to a crisis, it is deflating and exhausting and rarely yields positive results. In all this, […]
M & M International has five core values that drive the decisions we make and the work we do: Client-focused Adaptable Faithful Professionally Supportive Environmentally Committed These values distinguish M & M International from other consulting firms working with nonprofit organizations. Over the last few years, we have developed a stronger commitment to conduct our […]
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 […]
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 […]
by Marlie Whittle Earlier this month, M&M International attended Bob Willard’s Advanced Master Class of the Sustainability ROI Workbook. This event was held at the Centre for Social Innovation in Regent Park by The Roots Collaborative. After 34 years working for IBM, Bob Willard knows a thing or two about business. He has a PhD in sustainability […]
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 […]
