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Spell Checking the Old Fashion Way

In may be years or decades since you were last in a classroom. The basic grammar rules learnt should not be forgotten. Relying on spell check and other built in software programs won’t catch everything. Learn the basics of capitalization here. more>>

Read AFPs response to the CBC charity investigation.

I am really disgusted with the CBC right now. I know many of you are too. I’ll be watching this closely and post any updates on the blog and on Twitter

My thoughts on Charities paid $762M to private fundraisers

Today, CBC released its findings in their investigation into your charity dollars. Their findings say that between 2004 and 2008, Canadian registered charities paid $762 million to private fundraisers. The Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) recommends that charities spend no more than 35 per cent of their revenue on fundraising costs. more>>