How Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) Can Fuel the Future of International B2B Payments
By Thomas Anderson Digitalization has been central to banking since the introduction of ATMs in the late 1960s. It has led to a rapid change in the way customers want to interact with money or matters related to it. With accelerating digital transformation changing operational risks, there has been a …
CFO CV – Fall 2022
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is announcing that Kevan Cowan began his term as OSC Chair of the Board effective December 15, 2022, by way of an Order in Council approved and ordered by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. “I am honoured to take on this leadership role with the …
Talking Points
In an especially difficult year for many, Meridian employees rallied round for their communities with a Holiday Food & Toy Drive and doubled down to give more time and money through its Employees Corporate Giving Program. Senior leaders made a surprise donation of $67,000, which is being shared with three …
Make the Most of Your Donations this Year
Charity Intelligence’s Top 10 Impact Charities to help Canadian donors find charities making the greatest impact. Most charities claim that they “make a difference” in the lives of those they work with, but it is very difficult for donors to tell how much of a difference any given charity is …
Four Types of People a Gift Officer Needs to Succeed
By Jenny Love The role of the gift officer is that of a director, not the star of the show. Gift officers set up strategy discussions between prospects and influential people at their organization, and they are responsible for follow-up and solicitation. But during the discussions themselves they should play …
Leading a Movement to Drive Change for Mental Health
By Sarah Chamberlin We are in the midst of a global mental health crisis. Mental health has historically lagged behind other areas of research and care, and it continues to be riddled with trial and error. People often search and suffer for years before finding the right treatment for their …
Harvesting Growth: A Data-Driven Approach to a National Expansion
By Jennifer Robins In early 2020, Second Harvest, a Toronto area-based food rescue organization, kicked off the initial phases of a three-year strategic plan, including a national expansion of its services. We all know what happened next. The COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020, and the world turned upside down. …
Understanding Fundraising’s Costs
By Cynthia Armour, CFRE Fundraising costs and overhead have often been a topic of controversy for investors and contrarians alike. I haven’t heard as much lately; it seems we’ve had more pressing concerns! It’s tempting to leave well enough alone and yet, I prefer encouraging continued dialogue and a lifelong …
Five Must-Dos When Hiring a Major Gift Officer
By Jenny Love Almost 80 percent of the $373 billion given to charities comes from individuals. And even when it’s a corporation or foundation making a gift, it’s a person making the decision. If you’re looking to start a major gift program, finding staff with the relationship skills necessary to …
Giving Isn’t Equal
By Rickesh Lakhani and Aneil Gokhale It’s that time of year when the focus is on giving. But we think that needs to be different — the focus should be on being in service to others. So what does that shift look like? We’re here to share how this can …