
Carleton U looks to establish first School of Philanthropy
When it comes to fundraising at universities, securing large donations to endow business schools has rarely been an issue. In 2007, Ian Telfer, the chairman

Carleton U looks to establish first School of Philanthropy
When it comes to fundraising at universities, securing large donations to endow business schools has rarely been an issue. In 2007, Ian Telfer, the chairman

It’s time for Canada’s highest earners to step up
When you read the news or walk the streets in Ottawa, it is clear the world is changing — and not always for the better.

A watershed moment: How Ottawa Riverkeeper found its new home
The Ottawa Riverkeeper needed a home more fitting than an office in downtown Toronto. What could be more fitting than the Ottawa River?

Know your rights: The difference between confidential and privileged information
Criminal defence attorneys are bound by a duty of confidentiality not to discuss your case and personal information with others. However, while all privileged communications

Auto thefts are spiking insurance costs – here’s what Canadians can do about it
As an insurance broker in Ontario and Quebec, clients often ask us why they’re paying more and more for auto insurance. If they have a

Taxes – the only constant is change!
There are two changes to the Tax Act to be on the lookout for. The first relates to changes to the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT)

Forget dividends, it’s a trap!
This is what I told John, a client of mine. John is a lawyer and asked me to review his financial statements. While I was

Lessons I learned in my first year as a fundraiser
Going from school right into a new career is not an easy transition. After graduating from Algonquin College in 2022, I jumped right into working

AFP Ottawa brings many benefits, to members and to communities
We are fundraisers and that means that we know Ottawa is full of possibilities and exciting potential. So, how awesome is it that each of

With data analytics, fundraising must be both an art and a science
Fundraising has become more business-like over the past two decades with the introduction of data analysis and various measurement tools. Unfortunately, not all charities are
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