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Not-For-Profit Council


The CMA NFP Council serves the unique interests of Canadian NFP marketers and fundraisers through education, advocacy and engagement with other marketing professionals.

Council Members

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Kate Tippin

Director of Lazaridis External Relations, Wilfrid Laurier University

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Kelly Hardy

Vice President, Marketing & Communications, YMCA Canada

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Jeremy Marten

Executive Director, Marketing and Communications, Sunnybrook Foundation

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Samantha Rogers

Associate Vice President, Community Giving, VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation

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Allen Davidov

Senior Vice President & Practice Leader, Environics Analytics

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Amanda Lee

Senior Director, Aber Group Inc.

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Elyse Sheare

Vice President, Strategic Communications and Marketing, Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes

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John McAlister

VP, Marketing & Communications, Campfire Circle

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Meredith Ferguson

Group Strategy Director, Zulu Alpha Kilo Inc.

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Samantha Cooke

VP, Philanthropy, Daily Bread Food Bank

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Sarah Barker

Vice President, Brand, Marketing And Communications , Special Olympics Canada

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Scott Townsend

COO and Vice President, Philanthropy, Brand Marketing & Communications, Parkinson Canada

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Andrew J Hart

Creative Director, UNICEF Canada

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Mike Cuma

Senior Manager, Marketing and Communications, Canadian Beverage Container Recycling Association

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Emily Rabe

Executive Director, Marketing and Communications, The Bishop Strachan School

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Indresh Kohli

VP Marketing & Donor Experience, Plan International

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Chris Carter

President, Candela Strategies Inc.

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Scott Cosgrove

Founder, Onist Media

Recent Articles Authored by Council

Why non-profit thought leadership matters more than ever

Charities, foundations, healthcare institutions, advocacy groups and community organizations across Canada are solving complex problems every day. They understand housing insecurity, healthcare access, food systems, education, climate resilience, philanthropy and public policy in ways few sectors can match.

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The efficiency trap

How the non-profit sector can fight the sea of sameness by breaking its dependence on performance

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Why new donors need a different strategy

The way nonprofits have traditionally grown donors is no longer built for the world we’re operating in today.

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Inclusive marketing: moving beyond representation to true accessibility

For marketing leaders, the challenge is to move beyond surface-level diversity and equity initiatives and embrace a holistic approach that integrates accessibility and authentic representation into every facet of brand strategy.

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Why not-for-profits need a smarter digital strategy now more than ever

In a time of economic uncertainty, tightening donor wallets, and shrinking public funding, not-for-profits (NFPs) are facing mounting pressure to do more with less.

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Unlocking the power of market research: NFP Council Insights

This blog dives into the key insights shared during a recent meeting with the CMA NFP Council.

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