Neil Ostrander, CEO of iTeams Canada, discusses why they have been so successful with online fundraising. Three years ago their religious-based charity raised almost no money online, and now 1 in 5 donation dollars arrives via the Internet. Neil's goal is to raise 90% of all public donations via the Internet within 5 years.

Originally released on Mar 07, 2010

Using a large survey as evidence, Steve & Philip discuss what fundraisers should be doing differently online in 2010. Steve & the team at Ipsos Reid have insights that are valuable to any fundraiser globally. How can you get more online donors in 2010? Make sure you ask them to donate online and make sure they feel safe & secure online.

Originally released on Feb 07, 2010

CEO David Armour oulines how the Canadian Olympic Foundation has been so successful online, as well as mistakes from which they have learned. We discuss Facebook techniques as well as best practices in building private online communities. David shares lessons learned from large newspaper campaigns, mall kiosks, and email.

Originally released on Jan 23, 2010

Online fundraising campaigns benefit from coordinated offline channels. Neil Gallaiford, President & CEO of Stephen Thomas, Canada's largest fundraising agency, shares his views on best practices in 2010. Neil has over 30 years of fundraising experience, and advises organizations not to let tactics trump strategy when fundraising online.

Originally released on Dec 06, 2009

Graham Moore describes how the Salvation Army of Canada & Bermuda is going digital. He discusses the benefits of digital, as well as specific programs that are helping raise donations online. He details their use of Wordpress to manage their primary website and provides tips to other fundraisers moving online.

Originally released on Nov 22, 2009

Curious about mobile fundraising? Deb Hall describes why fundraisers need to pay attention to the growing mobile web. Deb used to work at on the Yahoo Mobile team and is now leading all things mobile at Artez. Deb describes the differences between mobile apps, premium SMS, and the mobile web and why these distinctions are important for fundraisers globally.

Originally released on Oct 18, 2009

Claire describes successful e-holiday campaigns from 2008, and provides tips for better 2009 holiday fundraising. Philip advises charities to test online donation forms and optimize them prior to the holiday rush.

Originally released on Aug 26, 2009

Discussion with Jono Smith provides case studies of fundraisers using social media. Jono urges fundraisers to finish basic digital tactics, such as easy online donation and easy email sign-ups, before moving on to social media.

Originally released on Jul 15, 2009

Dan Latendre outlines the differences between consumer social software and corporate or professional social software, and how fundraising organizations can leverage both.

Originally released on Jun 07, 2009

Ted Hart is the CEO of TedHart.com and Founder of the ePhilanthropy Foundation. Ted describes trends from his global travels as well as provides tips for organizations wanting to learn more about digital philanthropy.