Ideas to help you deliver your mission

Tips, tools, and inspiration to support your philanthropic and communications efforts.

Tips, tools, and inspiration to support your philanthropic and communications efforts.

At Espace Idées, we believe that every organization — no matter its size or reach — deserves practical tools and tailored strategies to fulfill its mission. With over 25 years of experience working with charities and non-profits, we understand the unique challenges you face.

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This blog is designed with you in mind: practical tips, inspiring ideas, and concrete solutions to help you structure your projects, strengthen your impact and keep making a difference in your community

CanadaHelps 2017 Giving Report : 6 INTERESTING FACTS TO REMEMBER

7 May 2018

The 2017 Giving Report by CanadaHelps.org, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to increase charitable giving in Canada by facilitating the online donation and fundraising process, is a great tool to learn more about Canada’s charitable sector and its donors. In this article, Espace idées highlights six interesting facts drawn from the study, but still…

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I Volunteer, Do You?

19 April 2018

According to the “Recognizing Volunteering in 2017 Summary Report” produced by Volunteer Canada in 2017, only “three in ten Canadians have contributed their time in the last 12 months.” However, “in terms of public perceptions and attitudes, the majority (87%) agree that Canada needs volunteers as society and the economy would suffer without them, and…

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Investing Time and Money in Training pays off!

29 March 2018

From marketing and communications to finance, human resources and accounting, a typical nonprofit employee needs to be versatile because she is often asked to perform a variety of roles within the organization. It’s essential that boards of directors and managers commit to supporting their employees in their daily tasks by offering them training and professional…

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A Creative Workspace for Better Innovation!

12 February 2018

Several studies have demonstrated this: the layout and design of a workspace can play an important role in employee motivation and creativity. Indeed, to give them the inspiration to innovate and participate in original projects, the workplace must also be original. That’s why PR, marketing and communications firms often offer unconventional work environments. However, let’s…

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6 Good Reasons Why Nonprofits Should Work Together

1 February 2018

uebec is the province with the largest number of nonprofits in Canada. These 46,000 organizations (more recent statistics from Imagine Canada, 2013) face very similar issues and often share the same pool of donors. It may be a taboo subject, but it’s safe to assume that competition exists in the philanthropic sector. However, why not…

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Donating and Sponsoring: Two Completely Different Generous Acts!

25 January 2018

Generally speaking, if you as an individual decide to make a personal donation to a non-profit organization, you are considered a donor. On the other hand, if you own or run a business and want to support a cause, it’s important to determine whether your contribution will be in the form of a donation or…

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What’s the Difference Between a Nonprofit Organization and a Charity?

15 January 2018

While in everyday language, we often interchange the two terms to refer to organizations we know and whose activities take place in our community, there are some important differences that distinguish them when it comes to the Income Tax Act. But before you keep reading, let’s start with a little quiz! In which category would…

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What is Philanthropy?

11 January 2018

Do people look at you funny when you tell them you work in philanthropy? Well, you’re not alone! Although this term is increasingly used in Québec, many people still do not know the meaning. Philanthropy : More Than Donations Philanthropy is based on voluntary action for common good. It’s a tradition of giving and sharing…

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