Build it Better – Turkstra Lumber and CNOY

Turkstra Lumber doesn’t simply sell building supplies, they’re actively engaged in building communities across Ontario. The team at Turkstra have adopted the Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) fundraiser as one of their signature employee engagement initiatives. Every year they challenge staff and management in retail locations across the province to raise funds for people …

From Lackluster to Blockbuster: Sherwood Care Raises Over $70,000 with The Grand Parade

In 2020 Sherwood Care set their sights on raising $20,000. This money represented safer, more vibrant spaces where beloved Canadians could spend their final seasons of life. It represented access, comfort, laughter, new experiences, and delighted seniors. To Sherwood Care, $20,000 in fundraising represented the ability to continue to achieve their mission of delivering warmth, …

Starbucks and CNOY: Warming Hands, Heads & Hearts Together Since 2011

Starbucks has been fueling countless commutes, endless study sessions, hectic post-work-get-the-kids-to-practice-and-make-dinner days, and flirty first dates in Canada since 1987. But the masters of the macchiato are also fueling change in their communities.  An Extra Shot of Social Change Giving back is the Starbucks way. They are more than coffee (and the bacon & gouda …

Try These Team Captain Recruitment Supersets to Hit a New Personal Best

Our P2P fundraising events take a lot of the heavy lifting off your plate. That means you can create a heart-racing, buzz-building, donor-delighting fundraising campaign by focusing on a handful of exercises. The most important one being: team captain recruitment!  That’s right, team captain recruitment must be your #1 priority, because team captains are the …

What’s the Scoop on Corporate & Community Challenges?

Corporate and community engagement is a critical component of successful p2p fundraising events. By tapping into the business community, you’re able to reach more people, build more buzz, generate more awareness for your cause, and ultimately raise more funds. The best part about corporate and community engagement is that it’s not one sided – it’s …