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December 28, 2018

Indonesian tsunami disaster response: Different this time; donors should respond intelligently and respect the Indonesian government's request for support for its local charities. 

November 9, 2018

Zero Reasons Not to Measure Impact: The charitable sector does not need any more reasons NOT to measure impact, yet a Stanford Social Innovation Review article lists 10!

October 23, 2018

Giving to Pro Sports Teams: Be a fan, cheer for your favourite team. Yet be careful not to confuse supporting your team with donating to your sport team's charity. 

August 3, 2018

Sorry, David: Reply to David Common on why audited financial statements are essential. A case study of Canadian Red Cross spending in Fort McMurray Year 2. 

July 11, 2018

Teaching elephants to dance: Canadian Cancer Society cuts $67 million in costs following merger with Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.  

June 21, 2018

Texas migrant rights: Recommending Texas Civil Rights and Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley to support children and families separated in migrant detention centres.

June 12, 2018

To be seen, not heard: A donor's court case for financial transparency into how a charity spent the donation fails. Lessons for Canadian donors. 

May 25, 2018

Abusing Donor Intent: An overview of what donors making restricted gifts need to look out for. 

May 2, 2018

Fort McMurray: 2 Years Later: Donor update on Canadian Red Cross disaster response

April 25, 2018

Nepal Earthquake: 3 Years After: A review and assessment for Canadian donors of 10 charities work in Nepal's disaster response

December 18, 2017

One Donor's Personal Giving Story: Doctors Without Borders: Lean, Focused and Effective.

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