Many Canadian churches are eager to be the presence of Christ in the world – kind, compassionate and generous. But they wonder, “how can we show up and do something to positively impact our neighbours? How can we step out of our buildings and into our community?” For some big-hearted Anglican churches in St. Catharines, […]
Author archives: Jim Heuving
Two Birds, One Challenge: Jim’s Top Tips for Efficiently Finding Captains, Challengers & Donors
The Challenge is a great way to hit two birds with one stone: it enables you to engage local businesses, churches, and community organizations while also finding new teams and fundraisers. Now, I don’t go around throwing rocks at birds, but I do love this “two birds” principle. My father mentored me with a similar […]
Who Wants to go for a Walk?
“I’ll go for a walk.” It’s that simple. That simple, but with serious impact. For Rotarian Cathy Harrop in Norfolk County, Ontario, that statement, “I’ll go for a walk” was her first step (pun intended!) in participating in the 2022 Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY). Her second step? Just as easy: “Anybody want to […]
Bridging the Fundraising Gap: Go Further with Community Groups and Corporations
Bridges are incredible structures. Each is a feat of engineering, crossing an expanse that seems too big to broach and connecting people otherwise held apart. Bridges change movement patterns, present new opportunities, and draw the unknown into focus. What do bridges have to do with you and your charity? SO glad you asked. On One […]