Christian Foundations Thrive in Canada - The Standards For Finding the Most Giving Ones

Canada is a Christian nation. In the 2001 census, fully 77.1% of its citizens identified themselves as Christians. Most of them are Catholics - 46.5 percent of the population. Canada also has well over 1,000 Christian foundations that partner with ministries and churches to promote Christian goals and purposes in Canada.

After finding a foundation that is compatible with your organization and ensuring your organization is worthy of funding, your task is to find the foundation most likely to give to your ministry. There are a multitude of variables to take into account as you are evaluating how likely a foundation is to give to a Christian ministry. You'll want to consider...

o The extent of the assets held by a foundation

Christian Foundations Thrive in Canada - The Standards For Finding the Most Giving Ones

o The number of grants it awards to Christian organizations compared to the number it awards to all organizations

o The value of the grants it awards to Christian organizations

o The percentage of the total number of grants it gives to Christian organizations

o The percentage of the total grant dollars it gives to Christian organizations

o The size of the individual grants it awards (the largest, smallest, and average size grants) to Christian organizations

The following are 12 Canadian Foundations that are more likely to give to Christian ministries and churches ranked solely by the size of their assets.

United Way of Toronto

In its most recent reporting year, the assets of the United Way of Toronto amounted to 9,393,870. Its grants amounted to 1,225,431 and 858 of its 4,864 grants went to religious organizations. A fair amount went to Christian organizations. The value of these grants was ,642,469. The largest grant was ,845,691; the smallest was 0; the average was ,397. The proportion of grants awarded to religious groups was .64%; the value was 6.02%.

The United Way collaborates with business, labor, and government leaders in Toronto to address critical community issues.

Your organization must become a member agency to receive funding. The United Way generally admits two new organizations a year.

The Leder Charitable Fund

In its most recent reporting year, The Leder Charitable Fund of Spruce Grove, Alberta had assets totaling ,535,552, and it awarded 819,000 in grants. Fifty-five of its 109 grants went to religion, mostly to Christian organizations. The value was ,550. The largest grant was 7,000; the smallest was ,000; the average was ,273. The proportion of grants awarded to religious organizations was 50.46%; the value was .40%.

The Fund's interests include the mentally disabled, seminaries, universities. Its funding distribution is as follows: seminaries and other religious colleges, 52%; missionary organizations and evangelism, 23%; social outreach, religious fellowship, auxiliary organizations, 14%.

Christian Stewardship Services

In 2007, its most recent reporting year, the Markham, Ontario-based Christian Stewardship Services had assets amounting to ,975,531. It awarded grants of 5,161. In 2007 127 of its 288 grants went to Christian organizations. The value was ,097,079. The largest grant was 6,375; the smallest was 5; the average was ,512. The proportion of grants going to Christian organizations was 44.10%; the value was 41.91%.

Only 2% of its grants directly funded Christian causes (mostly seminaries and other religious colleges), while 95% supported the charitable sector.

Munday-Maxwell & Gaylene Association

In its most recent reporting year, the Munday-Maxwell & Gaylene Association of Burnaby, British Columbia had assets amounting to ,311,905 and it provided grants of ,413,980. Of its 226 grants, 111 went to religious groups, mostly to Christian organizations. The value was ,563,559. The largest grant was 8,000; the smallest was ,000; the average was ,104. The proportion of grants going to religious organizations was 49.12%; the value was 33.75%.

The Foundation's geographic scope is Canada wide. It funding distribution was as follows: seminaries and other religious colleges, 14%; religious publishing and broadcasting, 13%; missionary organizations and evangelism, 12%.

Fleming Foundation (Beamsville, Ontario)

In its most recent reporting year, the assets of the Fleming Foundation of Beamsville, Ontario amounted to ,270, 207. It awarded 7,195 in grants. Thirty-six of the 253 grants it awarded went to religious, mostly Christian, organizations. The value was 6,009. The largest grant was 2,500; the smallest was 0; the average was ,945. The proportion of grants awarded to religious, mostly Christian, organizations was 14.23%; the value was 36.48%.

Fundable organizations include Christian organizations that support international aid abroad and social services in Canada such as food or clothing banks, soup kitchens, hostels.

TELUS Charitable Trust

In its most recent reporting year, the TELUS Charitable Trust of Edmonton, Alberta reported assets totaling ,341,199. Its grants also totaled ,341,199. Of its 2,027 grants, 531 went to religious, mostly Christian, organizations. The value was ,435,999. The largest grant was 4,224; the smallest was 0; the average was ,588. The proportion of grants awarded to religious organizations was 26.20%; the value was 20.00%.

The Foundation's purpose is to gather donations from corporations inside the TELUS group and forward them to charities. TELUS matches employee contributions on a 1:1 ratio for all registered Canadian, nonreligious charities. The Foundation's geographic focus is Canada wide.

Christian Economic Assistance Foundation

In its most recent reporting year, the Christian Economic Assistance Foundation of Ancaster, Ontario had assets amounting to ,520,812. Its grants totaled ,424,145. Twenty-four of its 65 grants went to Christian organizations. The value was ,403,438. The largest grant was 8,200; the smallest was ,300; the average was 5,143. The proportion of grants awarded to Christian organizations was .55%; the value was 14.89%.

The Foundation funds societies, organizations, and associations that promote Christian thinking and action. It provides tuition assistance and scholarships and supports schools, Christian schools, and Christian education projects.

Its funding distribution is as follows: 90% to charity; 10% to schools and education.

The De Boer Foundation

In its most recent reporting year, The De Boer Foundation of Concord, Ontario reported assets amounting to ,062,955 and it awarded grants that totaled ,930. Religious, largely Christian, organizations received 32 of its 125 grants. The value was ,731. The largest grant was ,000; the smallest was 0; the average was ,960. The proportion of grants going to religious organizations was 25.60%; the value was 28.22%.

The Foundation's funding interest is Christian organizations, schools, missions, and missionaries. It funds building, operating, and program expenses, and special projects. Its geographic focus is Canada wide, emphasizing Ontario.

Fleming Foundation (Abbotsville, Ontario)

In its most recent reporting year, the Fleming Foundation of Abbotsville, Ontario had assets totaling 5,133 and it awarded grants amounting to 4,975. Thirty-one of its 76 grants went to Christian organizations. The value was ,538, 848. The largest grant was 9,000; the smallest was 0; the average was ,640. The proportion of grants awarded to Christian organizations was 40.79%; the value was 73.05%.

The Foundation's funding interests include Christian organizations and churches. Its geographic focus is Canada wide. Its Christian funding distribution is as follows: missionary organizations and evangelism, 73%; places of worship, congregations, parishes, diocese, fabriques, etc., 14%; religious publishing and broadcasting, 4%.

William Voortman Fund

In its most recent reporting year, the William Voortman Fund of Waterdown, Ontario reported assets amounting to 2,309 and grants of ,217,000. It provided 86 grants, with 49 going to religious, mostly Christian, organizations. The value was 4,750. The largest grant was 0,000; the smallest was ,000; the average was ,688. The proportion of grants awarded to religious groups was 56.98; the value was 36.63%.

Inner Peace Foundation

In its most recent reporting year, the Inner Peace Foundation of Ancaster, Ontario claimed assets totaling ,207. It awarded ,000 in grants. Fifty-three of its 129 grants went to Christian organizations. The value was 7,025. The largest grant was ,500; the smallest was ,000; the average was ,057. The proportion of grants awarded to Christian organizations was 41.07%; the value was 44.45%.

The Foundation's geographic focus is the Niagra-Horshoe area and third world countries. It funds Christian education, organizations, and schools, Mennonite Churches and organizations, missions, missionaries, and religious media. It also provides tuition assistance.

EnCana Cares

In its most recent reporting year, the assets of EnCana Cares of Calgary, Alberta amounted to , 813, and it awarded ,862,756 in grants. Forty of the 1,500 grants went to religion, the vast majority of which to Christian organizations. The value of the grants was 9, 615. The largest grant awarded was 1, 742; the smallest was 0; the average was ,990. The proportion of grants awarded to religious organizations was 2.66%; the value was 8.49%.

EnCana seeks to bolster the well being and sustainability of the communities in which it operates. Its geographic focus is Canada wide. It funds only religious organizations with programs that are non-sectarian and that prioritize capacity building. Organizations must be financially viable to be eligible for grants.

This list of foundations will provide you with a good place to start as these are foundations supporting Christian ministries in Canada that have the largest assets. However, you will still need to take other issues into consideration that are specific to your organization.

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Jeffrey supervises a team of writers, researchers, editors, and administrative staff in providing consultation for grant proposal writing, nonprofit development, and fundraising in almost every state and a dozen foreign countries and has worked on proposals to Federal, State, and Local government as well as to Foundations, Civic groups, and many others.

Jeffrey received his BS and his M.Ed. from George Mason University. He has written 100's proposals, secured millions of dollars in funding, and maintains a funding rate of nearly 80%. He has successfully managed over 25 different grants as a grant administrator and has also served as a grant reviewer on a state, federal, and local level as well as on foundation review panels. Jeffrey is an experienced speaker and is a Certified National Trainer for programs in Ohio, Indiana, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Florida.

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5 Creative (And Low Cost) Ways to Thank and Recognize Your Donors

Recognizing and acknowledging donors is a critical step in getting the gift. It might be considered the final step in receiving a gift, but it is actually the first step in getting the next gift. Consider using these 5 creative ideas to honor and thank your donors.

1. Thank your donor 7 times. There's nothing more important than thanking our donors. We need to make sure donors know how much we appreciate them and their generosity. So thank your donor 7 times. The 7 Thanks don't have to be elaborate or expensive - just sincere.

The initial Thank You should be timely. Your quick response to a donor's gift lets them know that you did in fact receive their gift and that you are glad to have it. Ideally, you should get an initial Thank You letter out within 48 hours of receiving a gift. There's nothing worse for a donor than waiting weeks or months for a gift acknowledgment.

5 Creative (And Low Cost) Ways to Thank and Recognize Your Donors

Subsequent Thank Yous may be spread out over several weeks or months. Letting a little time go by between Thank Yous shows the donor that you haven't forgotten about them. And, it helps you build a relationship.

Ideas for the 7 Thank Yous:

- Computer-generated letter

- Hand-written note card

- Phone call

- Email

- Call or note from the Executive Director

- Call or note from a Board member

- Call or note from another staff member (NOT a Fundraiser)

- Note from a client

- Photograph of your organization in action

- Written update about the use of the donor's gift

2. Engage your Board in the recognition process. Board members often want to help you, but they are unsure how they can help. Consider using these ideas:

- Ask Board members to write Thank You notes, especially to donors they know. A personal note from a peer or friend is a powerful acknowledgment for a donor.

- Ask Board members to make Thank You calls to donors. Provide them with a script and just a few names to call (maybe 3 or 4). Give them a target date to complete the calls (i.e., within the next 2 weeks). And ask them to respond back to you when they are done with any comments the donor made or any observations they have. Make a call with them if they are apprehensive about getting started.

- Ask Board members to act as a host or hostess to a specific donor at a Thank You event. The Board member can provide one-on-one attention to a special donor and can introduce him to other Board members or donors at the event. A trained Board member can effectively cultivate a donor and glean valuable information about the donor's attitude toward your organization.

3. Harness the power of the Thank You call. One of the most powerful tools you have is on your desk - the telephone. Making a Thank You call to a donor can be a powerful way to say thanks. It says to the donor that you took time to pick up the phone and call them. Not many organizations do this these days, so your donors might be shocked! Here's an easy script for a Thank You call:

A. Say the donor's name and then identify yourself and your organization. "Mrs. Smith? This is Sandy Rees from the Save the Universe Foundation."

Your donor is likely to be suspicious. They probably think you are about to ask them for something.

B. Tell them why you are calling. "We got your check in the mail today and I'm calling to say Thank You."

You'll probably hear relief and surprise in the donor's voice.

C. Pause.

Don't say anything. The donor will likely gush about how great your organization is or why they made the gift. You may want to make a note of their reasoning, especially if they indicate a favorite program or feature of your organization.

D. Invite the donor to share information with you. "Is there anything you'd like me to relay to our Executive Director for you?"

Often, the donor will be floored that you want to know what they think and that their comments will go all the way to the top. Of course, you are obligated to actually share their comments with your ED! Assure the donor you will pass their comments on.

E. Thank the donor again. "Thank you so much for taking a minute to talk with me. And thanks again for supporting our work."

That's it! Call is done. These calls usually only take 3 or 4 minutes and will pay off big!

4. Involve your whole staff in thanking your donors. Consider using these techniques for involving other staff in the acknowledgment process.

- Ask program staff to write a note or letter to the donor to let them know how their gift is being used. "Front-line" stories are exactly what donors want to hear!

- At a staff meeting, pass a card around and ask everyone to sign it along with a one line thank you message. Send the card to the donor.

- Ask staff to provide tours to donors when they visit.

5. Pay attention to the special recognition needs of some donors. Some people want to be recognized and some don't. You have to know your donors well enough to know what would be meaningful to them. Corporate donors tend to want all the recognition they can get, while individual donors usually do not want a big fuss made over them.

Here are some things to keep in mind when recognizing donors.

- Keep it simple and inexpensive.

- Recognize corporate donors in their offices.

- Make sure the recognition is meaningful to the donor.

- If you have anything printed, make sure you have spelled the donor's name right and used the right name.

Here are some examples of effective and inexpensive donor recognition techniques.

A small basket with small candies makes a nice "Thank You" gift for a donor's support. Add a handwritten card and the package is complete!

Take a photo of your organization in action and personalize it for your donor. "John, you made this happen" written in gold ink can be a powerful recognition tool. An inexpensive frame can make the gift ready to sit on a desk.

If you own the property around your facility, consider a planting in recognition of a donor. This is particularly powerful if your organization has an outdoor element or if the donor has a favorite kind of tree or shrub. You can add a small sign with the donor's name by the planting so the donor can see it whenever they visit you.

Always be on the lookout for simple and meaningful ways to thank and recognize your donors and you'll be well on your way to fundraising success.

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Sandy Rees is a nonprofit fundraising coach, consultant, trainer, and author. She shows small nonprofit organizations how to raise more money, gain more supporters, and strengthen their Boards. Learn more about successful fundraising and get free fundraising tips in her e-zine "Bright Ideas for Fundraising" on her website at http://www.getfullyfunded.com.

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Fundraising Appeals Speeches - Preparing Your Nonprofit Board Members to Be Ready Anywhere, Anytime

Have you ever been caught off guard at an event where it would be appropriate for a board member to make a short, impromptu "appeals speech" but there is no one equipped and willing to make that appeal? As part of being an advocate for your nonprofit organization, every board member should be prepared to deliver an "appeals speech" that can be used at information sessions, fundraising events, or member/donor meetings.

Everyone (board members, staff and volunteers) can become a stronger advocate for your nonprofit organization and use the Appeals Speech outline, below, to develop a personalized 4-5 minute talk to solicit donations from any audience. Using the ideas presented in each step, anyone can mix and match the sentences (or add their own) to create an appeals speech that is comfortable for them. Then, everyone associated with your organization can be ready to make the speech at any time - at formal or informal settings, with audiences large or small.

Forward your board members a copy of this Appeals Speech outline today.

Fundraising Appeals Speeches - Preparing Your Nonprofit Board Members to Be Ready Anywhere, Anytime

Step 1: Introduction (30 seconds)

1. My name is __________ and I'd like to introduce my husband/wife

2. I'm a board member/committee chair/officer of xyz organization.

3. Thanks so much for being here today.

4. I'm so proud to be on the board of directors of xyz organization.

5. I never tire of hearing about and talking about our programs and projects.

Step 2: The Need Described (30 second) What problem is the organization trying to solve?

1. As you heard today, there are X (#) of people in _______ with _____ (disease, poverty stat, literacy, etc)

2. Our community suffers from _________________

3. Statistics show that _____________________

4. Unfortunately, we know that ________________________________

5. As we were reminded today, ___________________________________

Step 3: Mission and Accomplishments (1 minute) What is the focus of the organization?

1. The focus of xyz organization is ____________________

2. As you know, we work with ______________(client group) and provide ______________

3. Last year, we delivered _____________________ (statistic)

4. We have X (#) volunteers and X (#) staff members who work full time to ensure that _______

5. Already this year, we have supported/provided/delivered ____________________

6. I'd like to tell you about a recent experience I had with one of our clients. (tell the story)

7. It makes me feel good when I know that my financial support goes to help ____

Step 4: Budget Considerations (1 minute) What it costs to run the organization.

1. To support our staff, officers, and operations/programs, we need to raise about $X per year.

2. Our annual budget is $ X per year.

3. We enjoy the financial support of corporate sponsors like ____ and _____.

4. We proactively apply for 6-8 government and foundation grants each year.

5. We have _____ (#) members whose dues help support our programs.

6. Nearly $ X/Y% per year comes from individual donors like you.

7. X% of every dollar does directly to support our ____________ programs.

Step 5: The Appeal (30 seconds) Making the ask - short and sweet

1. Your donation of $X today will provide _______________

2. If you could give us $X/month over the next year, you would support ______________

3. Won't you join _________ (spouse's name) and me in investing in this important cause?

4. Won't you consider supporting xyz organization?

5. I'm here to ask you to make a pledge/donation to xyz organization today.

6. We particularly need funds to support our _______________ project.

7. Please think carefully about the stories you've heard today and consider helping clients like ________ with a charitable donation today.

Step 6: The Mechanics of a Donation or Pledge (30 seconds) How to make the donation.

1. In the back of your program you will see a donation/pledge card which you can tear out and leave with your donation/pledge today.

2. Your table captain has your pledge card that can accompany your donation today.

3. By leaving your donation and contact information with one of the scribes circulating throughout the room, you can join hundreds of others who have helped our clients.

4. There are volunteers at the donor station near the back of the room who can collect your donations today.

5. Let me introduce the other board members who are circulating in the audience/room here today and who can answer other questions you might have. They would love to talk to you about the work of xyz organization.

Step 7: Thank You

1. Thank you for coming today enjoy the rest of the afternoon.

2. Thank you for your attention.

3. Thank you for being with us today to learn more about xyz organization.

4. Thanks for coming today and helping us promote this wonderful organization.

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Objectives of the Non Profitable Charity Organizations

A good charity organization always works as a non-profit association, where the need of the unprivileged class is prioritized. Unlike other business firms, charity organizations use their collected funds for improving the lifestyle of the un-facilitated class.

With the course of time, a huge number of charity institutes are coming into existence. Though, most of them are operating their activities in this field of philanthropy, few are actually concerned about the people they are working for. This is why, before getting engaged with any of these organizations, make sure you have gathered enough information about its financial operation. Otherwise, in the future you may have to repent.

The good charity organizations basically disclose the financial statements and are able to produce proper reports at any point of time. In fact, these firms can also show you the percentage of your donation to be used for the administrative costs. Thus, it is expected that such type of a good social organization will keep an exact record of its financial liability.

Objectives of the Non Profitable Charity Organizations

It has been observed that not only private associations, but also government gives monetary aid to those firms. So, if you have financial requirements, it is advisable to seek the help of government. It is expected that this kind of a step will help you to keep up your good work.

Charity organizations' area of operation is usually widespread. Even sometimes, they execute their activities in different countries. The members of such associations may also work for various non-profit organizations at a time. So, if you want to get more involved with such types of work, you can engage yourself to different such philanthropic institutes. So, do not give a second thought to enroll your name in such organizations and also inspire others to contribute for such noble causes.

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