by Geethu Anoop | Sep 1, 2026 | Careers & Growth
September has a particular feeling to it. The summer wraps up, the air changes, and most people who spent the last few months in the field start packing up and heading back to campus or on to whatever comes next. But some people do not leave. And it is almost never...
by Geethu Anoop | Aug 4, 2026 | Purpose & Impact
There is a difference between knowing what you do and understanding why it matters. Most people who start in face-to-face fundraising figure out the “what” pretty quickly. You are at the door, you are having the conversation, and you are asking someone to commit to a...
by Geethu Anoop | Jul 2, 2026 | Careers & Growth
Most people do not expect a summer job to matter beyond the season. They take the role for the income, the line on their résumé, or simply a reason to get out of the house. And then they spend the summer going through the motions, waiting for something more serious to...
by Geethu Anoop | Jun 1, 2026 | Fundraising
Most people do not expect a summer job to change how they lead. They sign up for a paycheck, a way to build their résumé, or a chance to spend the summer doing something different. But fundraising has a way of completely shifting your perspective. Face-to-face...
by Geethu Anoop | May 5, 2026 | Fundraising
You’ve done retail. You’ve done waitstaff. But have you tried getting paid to talk to people, make a difference, and build real skills? Summer is officially here and so is the scramble for a good seasonal job. If you’re finishing your first or second year of college...
by Geethu Anoop | Apr 1, 2026 | Fundraising
Behind every successful non-profit organization is a network of passionate individuals working to turn awareness into action. Among the most impactful of these are early career face-to-face fundraisers – young people in the 18 to 28-year-old age group –...
by Geethu Anoop | Mar 2, 2026 | Fundraising
Face-to-face and door-to-door fundraising remain among the most powerful ways for nonprofit organisations (NPOs) to build genuine, human connections with potential supporters. Unlike digital campaigns, these direct interactions allow fundraisers to engage donors...
by Geethu Anoop | Feb 2, 2026 | Fundraising
Fundraising is never one-size-fits-all. While many strategies are marketed as “universal best practices,” the reality is that geography, policy, and culture play a major role in whether a campaign succeeds or struggles. In Canada, nonprofit organizations operate...
by Geethu Anoop | Jan 2, 2026 | Fundraising
In the world of fundraising, success isn’t driven by tactics alone — it’s driven by people. Behind every donation is a human decision shaped by emotion, values, social influence, and personal meaning.When fundraisers understand why people give, they can move beyond...
by Geethu Anoop | Dec 2, 2025 | Leadership
In the world of fundraising and nonprofit relationship-building, those first few seconds count more than we realize. Whether you’re meeting a potential donor, sponsor, or community partner, people begin forming an opinion the moment you introduce yourself. A strong...
