http://thecentrepoint.ca/FDPlus Articles that have been added to the library recently daily 1 2008-04-18T22:57:46Z http://thecentrepoint.ca/FDPlus/resources/library/annual-giving/managing-information An article that provides practical advise and recommendations when considering the selection, procurement and installation of a database. No publisher admin Annual Giving Information Management Database 2009-07-13T09:25:13Z Page http://thecentrepoint.ca/FDPlus/resources/library/individual-major-gifts/linkage-ability-and-interest-lai-prospect-qualification The research concept known as the LAI principle of prospect rating assists in rating prospects, thus allowing the team to direct cultivation and solicitation energies toward those individuals or organizations which are most likely to provide funding. No publisher admin Linkage, Ability and Interest Major Gifts LAI Prospect Research Grant Seeking 2008-01-16T00:05:14Z Page http://thecentrepoint.ca/FDPlus/resources/library/prospecting-and-research/prospect-research-in-the-fund-development-process Prospect research is one of the key steps to successful fundraising. The fund development professional looks to prospect research information to determine, evaluate and qualify the individuals, companies or foundations to approach for a gift. The various authors in this chapter present several refreshing ways of accomplishing this. No publisher admin LAI Major Gifts Linkage, Ability and Interest Corporate Giving Prospect Research Grant Seeking 2009-02-13T03:01:54Z Page http://thecentrepoint.ca/FDPlus/resources/library/fund-development-policies-ethics/privacy-legislation-that-non-profit-organizations-need-to-know-about The Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) protects individual privacy by requiring Non-Profit Organizations to obtain informed consent from individuals for the collection, use and disclosure of personal information. Non-profit boards, employees and volunteers need to be aware of the Act and incorporate “privacy thinking” into policies and actions. No publisher admin PIPA Privacy 2009-02-13T02:28:28Z Page http://thecentrepoint.ca/FDPlus/resources/library/fund-development-policies-ethics/ethical-fundraising-imagine-canada This is an article prepared by the Imagine Canada relating to the Ethical Practice for charitable organizations. As this is such an important area within fund development we have reproduced it along with a link to the Imagine Canada page outlining their ethical guidelines. No publisher admin Public Relations Code of Conduct Ethics Duty of Care Board Roles and Responsibilities 2008-01-23T22:09:19Z Page http://thecentrepoint.ca/FDPlus/resources/library/principle-tools/standards-of-professional-practice This is an article prepared by the Association of Fundraising Professionals relating to the Standards of Professional practice for individual fundraisers. As this is such an important area within fund development we have reproduced it along with a link to the AFP page outlining their ethical guidelines. No publisher admin Public Relations Code of Conduct Ethics Duty of Care Board Roles and Responsibilities 2008-01-23T22:09:00Z Page http://thecentrepoint.ca/FDPlus/resources/library/fund-development-policies-ethics/a-matter-of-trust-fundraising-ethics A charity is built upon publis trust. It is therefore incumbant upon charities to ensure that all of their activities must be beyond reproach. In fact, nowhere is ethical behaviour more essential, or its absence more damaging, than in philanthropic fundraising. If donors ever feel that their money is not being used in the most efficient and ethical manner possible, that trust will be eroded. No publisher admin Public Relations Ethics Duty of Care Board Roles and Responsibilities 2009-02-13T02:11:56Z Page http://thecentrepoint.ca/FDPlus/resources/library/annual-giving/how-to-create-a-marketing-program Effective marketing relies on accurate information about an organization’s internal composition, external position in the market and target audiences. But you don’t have to hire a big expensive research firm to find out this information. No publisher admin Annual Giving Marketing Public Relations 2008-05-01T22:18:42Z Page http://thecentrepoint.ca/FDPlus/resources/library/annual-giving/how-marketing-is-related-to-fund-development Strategic planning, fundraising and marketing are the “triad” of successful non-profit organizations of any size. They should not be created independently of each other, but must be integrated elements of the organization's entire structure. No publisher admin Annual Giving Marketing Public Relations 2008-05-01T22:13:03Z Page http://thecentrepoint.ca/FDPlus/resources/library/role-of-the-board/role-of-the-board-in-fundraising Organizations that excel in fundraising today and in the future have strong Board representation and solid leadership. They build credibility, increase awareness, leverage time and money and overall, increase public confidence. No publisher admin 2008-01-11T20:46:07Z Page