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In the spirit of giving, who better recognizes the value of donations than registered charities and not-for-profit organizations (NPOs) themselves? Often, NPOs and registered charities help other registered charities reach their objectives. For instance, a local pet shelter may donate to Vets Without Borders because they recognize the importance of the work they do.

As we approach a new year, charities and not-for-profit organizations (NPOs) are looking to make a splash with the surge in giving. On average, 35% to 42% of online donations happen in November and December, and organizations understand the importance of a successful campaign. Here are some tips to help you hit the mark with your fundraising this season.

This past year has been full of surprises for our team, as RLB has been recognized as a Platinum Level Best Small & Medium Employer for 2017 by Aon, and also for having one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2017 by the team over at Waterstone Human Capital. We are so excited and humbled to be acknowledged for these awards alongside many of the most innovative companies operating in Canada.

Software Advice and VolunteerMatch partnered together to survey 2,735 not-for-profit professionals around the globe. Their objective was to determine how many not-for-profit organizations measure their volunteer’s impact. This “measure of impact” refers to any attempt to quantify how much the work performed by volunteers creates economic or social change. Results found that only about 55% of not-for-profits collect data to measure the impact volunteers have on outcomes. Furthermore, findings also concluded that of the 45% of the organizations that do not collect data, 34% lack the resources and tools to do so. Another finding was increased funding, through either donations or grants, is the key benefit of impact measurement for 17%.

When returning from maternity or paternity leave, employees often find it difficult to adapt to the changes, both of the organization while they were away and their new lifestyle as a parent. Here are some useful tips to help make the transition back to work as smooth as possible.