#ENCC23 Toronto takeaway - Chris Carter of candelastrategies emphasizes how important it is to have a full digital strategy in place before pivoting quickly to AI and how important a multi-channel approach can be (85% of U.S. has a smartphone).

Great turn out in-person for AFP Ottawa (@afpottawa.bsky.social) Fundraising Day! Thanks for the opportunity to speak on donor touchpoints. #Fundraising #philanthropy #AFPFRD2023

"Hope is a moral imperative... it's not about winning or losing it is about building a movement that is sustainable..." Maude Barlow, founding member of Council of Canadians at Xlerate Vancouver: lnkd.in/gmNkQYAR #MotivationalMonday #motivationmonday #SocialJustice

Just like Bud Light, Target in the face of extremist backlash is backing down. Brands need to be authentic and put their money where their marketing mouth is. The problems with shallow performative allyship. vm.tiktok.com/ZM22MsKtv/ #lgbtqia #pinkwashing #marketing #branding

After Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson, self-proclaimed "YouTube's biggest philanthropist," raised large sums, is stunt philanthropy here to stay? lnkd.in/grvCwq8P #socialmedia #influencer #marketing

Celebrating #Pride Month. Here's a list of 20 LGBTQIA+ heroes from World War 2 code breaker Alan Turing to Marsha P. Johnson who fought against police brutality and was pivotal to the Stonewall uprising in 1969. lnkd.in/efYRMspy #lgbtqia #equity #socialjustice

Every June 2 since 1938 it's Donut Day. Often overlooked is it's charitable roots. In 1917 The Salvation Army teams near WW1 battle lines served the treats to boost morale. Original inspiration for the day. lnkd.in/g3Ziw-Cy #donutday #nationaldonutday #marketing #history

Looking forward to being back in Toronto this fall!

Meet the Xlerate organizers! Recently I had the chance to speak with Laura Champion (she/her) who believes Joy should be the driving force behind a great conference! linkedin.com/posts/chrismca… #conference #fundraising #nonprofit

Excited about our fall relaunch in Toronto!

Today is Juneteenth. On 19 June 1865 - months after the northern US states defeated the slave-owning South in the US Civil War - enslaved African-Americans in Galveston, Texas, were told they were free. lnkd.in/gb3Mg3ZS #juneteenth

June 20th World Refugee Day, designated by United Nations to honour refugees. It recognizes the strength & courage of people forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution. lnkd.in/gpXN3mFK #worldrefugeeday #nonprofit #communications

Looking for volunteers! Xlerate fundraising and #nonprofit marketing #conference is back! Flex your marketing, management, or education skills & network at the same time. Interested? follow link with short survey by June 30. lnkd.in/d9BeQXFE #volunteer #education

Deadline is approaching fast to join the Xlerate volunteer team for our relaunch this fall in Toronto! Just fill out this quick survey by Friday June 30 surveymonkey.com/r/N6JZT3K #conference #education #nonprofit #fundraising

Save the date and speak! The Xlerate fundraising and nonprofit marketing conference is back Oct 16 and 17. Want to speak at the event? Please fill out this short survey by Friday July 21: lnkd.in/er-G5ZMD #Conference #Toronto #Education #Nonprofit #Fundraising

Don't miss your chance to speak at the Xlerate fundraising and nonprofit marketing conference. Oct 16/17 in Toronto. Optional stipend or travel assistance. Fill out this short survey by July 21st: lnkd.in/er-G5ZMD #Fundraising #Marketing #Nonprofit #Conference #Speaker

Had a chance to speak with Maybe Im a little Goated... one of the original founders and current organizer for Xlerate nonprofit fundraising and marketing conference back in Toronto this Oct 16th and 17th linkedin.com/posts/chrismca… #events #conference #nonprofit #marketing

Looking forward to Xlerate Toronto, hope to see you there next week!

Don't miss an upcoming event mark April 17th in your calendars with limited space for nonprofit pros - don't miss any details get on our mailing list: lnkd.in/gR6w3VXE #nonprofit #toronto #conference #xlerate #nonprofitwork