Archive for August, 2012

  • TIFF 2012 Celebrities and the Causes They Support Part 1
    The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is the “leading public film festival in the world, screening more than 300 films from 60+ countries every September”  and it begins next week. As I wrote on Wednesday, this TIFF time of year has also become known as a festival of fundraisers as the charitable events benefit from the increased celebrity presence in Toronto....
    by at August 31st, 2012 at 12:08 am
  • 5 Tips to Improve Engagement on Nonprofit Websites
    As I mentioned in my previous post, 10 Website Tips to Maximize Nonprofit Fundraising and Engagement Opportunities, the website is a critical tool in a nonprofit’s marketing strategy. It has to quickly tell a visitor what your cause is about, make them want to stay and learn more and (hopefully) donate time and/or money in support. Your website is the face of your organization...
    by at August 30th, 2012 at 12:08 am
  • TIFF 2012: Film Festival Also Marks Festival of Fundraising Events
    The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is world-renowned for its movie premieres and hosting the elite of the film industry but this time of year is also becoming known as a festival for charity galas as well. TIFF is the “leading public film festival in the world, screening more than 300 films from 60+ countries every September.” The fundraising events and...
    by at August 29th, 2012 at 12:08 am
  • 10 Website Tips to Maximize Nonprofit Fundraising and Engagement Opportunities
    Welcome back to my  Social Media Summer Series designed to help organizations utilize electronic and online channels to optimize nonprofit fundraising and engagement opportunities. Today I am focusing on the organization’s website which is where (potential) supporters will get most of the information about the nonprofit. The website also has the power to sway them...
    by at August 28th, 2012 at 12:08 am
  • Meatless Monday with Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
    Welcome (back) to the Miratel blog and thank you for stopping by for another installment of our Meatless Monday series. The Meatless Monday pledge aims to reduce meat consumption 15% by eliminating it one day per week to preserve planetary health. Miratel supports this great initiative and includes it as part of its CSR business strategies and we share a new recipe...
    by at August 27th, 2012 at 12:08 am