About a year ago, my husband and I purchased a 111-year-old house in Toronto. We are so happy to …
Our New Podcast: The Blakely Beat
We are so excited to launch Blakely’s new podcast – The Blakely Beat – with our “Women Leading Philanthropy” …
Blakely and Bluefrog introduce new approaches to mid-level and legacy giving in North America!
Through a mutual passion for mid-level and legacy donors, Blakely has partnered with Bluefrog, a fundraising agency in the …
The Trifecta of High-Value Giving
When you invest heavily in truly inspiring donors, you are far more likely to engage people in a long-term, high …
Five Ways for Fundraisers to Inspire Creativity and Connection
What are the barriers to creativity in your organization? What gets in the way of creative processes? These questions were …
Asking Donors for more
There’s a principle in fundraising that we would like to look at more closely: asking for more than one thing. The principle …
Canada Post COC Negotiations Update
Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), which represents delivery agents and plant workers, are currently in …
Come be awesome with us!
It’s a new year and we would love for you to join our team! Are you looking for something new …
Canada’s Anti-Spam Law (CASL): Impact on Charities and Not-For-Profits
The Canadian government has passed legislation that will prohibit the sending of email communications unless the messages meet both consent …