Philanthropic trends.

	Philanthropic Trends Quarterly©, 2009: Issue 2 Corporations have been incredibly strong supporters of Canadian charities and have been key players in helping charitable organizations survive and thrive in good times and bad. In this edition of Philanthropic Trends Quarterly, we examine the reality of corporate giving during these challenging economic times as well as the role that they will play in shaping Canada's philanthropic landscape in the future. Click here to download this edition of Philanthropic Trends Quarterly© Click here to view the article on cause marketing. The interview with Jan Belanger will be available on our Web site shortly. Click here to view our Philanthropic Trends Advisory Board.
	Philanthropic Trends Quarterly©, 2009: Issue 1 With the turbulence of economic uncertainty comes a silver lining in the opportunities it presents, often serving as a catalyst for positive change. In this edition of Philanthropic Trends Quarterly©, we take a look at what successful non-profits are doing to seize opportunities and reshape their organizations for a stronger future ahead. Click here to view our Philanthropic Trends Advisory Board.
	Special E-dition : October 2008 With financial markets experiencing unsettling turbulence and talk of a recessionary period in the air, responding strategically and effectively to these conditions is front and centre for staff, donors, board members and volunteers. Click here to download a special E-dition of KCI's Philanthropic Trends©
	Spring 2008 "90% of funds will come from 10% of donors; accountability will be a cornerstone not a sidebar; individual donors will be more discerning." These are just three of the predictions KCI made in our first edition of Philanthropic Trends© 10 years ago. From our vantage point in the late 1990's when million dollar gifts and mega-campaigns were still uncommon in Canada, we foresaw dramatic change and growth. Check out the Spring 2008 edition of Philanthropic Trends© for our insights into the evolution of the Canadian donor and the growing importance of endowment fundraising. Spring 2008 [ 1MB PDF ]

Feature Articles from past editions

Playing it Smart: How Strategic Volunteer Management is Helping Nonprofits Triumph—Fall 2002
Volunteers, a critical asset for most nonprofits, are in rapid decline forcing charitable organizations to take a closer look at their volunteer management strategies. As the article, Playing it Smart: How Strategic Volunteer Management is Helping Nonprofits Triumph outlines, there are several key factors that must be considered when developing a long-term approach to volunteer recruitment.

The Future of Fundraising: What to Watch For—Winter 2003/2004
Canada's philanthropic landscape is ever changing-increasingly discerning donors and the ushering in of the need for transparency and accountability by nonprofits are all evidence of that. In our 20th anniversary edition, the article, The Future of Fundraising: What to Watch For, highlights coming changes for the development profession in the years ahead.

Governance and Ethics Take Centre Stage—Spring 2004
How well you govern your organization is key to how donors view you. In the article Governance and Ethics Take Centre Stage, we address some of the fundamental components in the governance mix such as enhancing board performance and the importance of transparency and accountability.
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