Author: Mike Cluett

  • Rivi Frankle Award

    Rivi Frankle Award

    Just received some incredible news from TMU! Humbled by being awarded the Rivi Frankle Award for Fundraising Managment at Toronto Metropolitan University. I’m just finishing up my final course “Current Issues in Fundraising” in the program and found out I’ll be receiving this award at The Chang School’s Annual Leaders in Learning event next month.…

  • Telling The Story In Fundraising

    Telling The Story In Fundraising

    I have always been a huge advocate of telling a story when it comes to fundraising.  When I tell people my personal story – my “WHY” I do this and why you should join me in supporting this cause – I tell a story.  In this assignment, we reviewed an article by Harvey McKinnon called…

  • Culture Of Philanthropy

    Culture Of Philanthropy

    Its been awhile since I’ve updated the content on my website and that’s because I’ve been busy with the Fundraising Management course at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) formerly Ryerson. I am almost through all of the courses that have ranged from introduction to fundraising to the brain killer data analytics that challenged my Excel skills…

  • Never too old

    Never too old

    Here’s a quick update to those who have been asking “What are you to up these days Mike?” As you know if you follow me here, I am working as a Resource Development Manager for the United Way Halton and Hamilton since January. I have been a long time supporter of United Way holding positions as a…

  • National Volunteer Week

    National Volunteer Week

    This week is National Volunteer Week! Its a time to say the two most important words that don’t get said often enough … “THANK YOU!” I have been involved in number of organizations in a volunteer capacity and I’ve seen first hand the impact those volunteers make. Whether you volunteer for an hour or a…

  • Male Allies UNITE May 6 at Ned Devines

    Male Allies UNITE May 6 at Ned Devines

    Join The Women’s Centre of Halton and a lineup of expert speakers and panelists to discuss experiences in manhood, allyship and accountability. Morning speakers will be experts from a variety of fields including leaders in men’s mental health, politics and law enforcement, academia, public figures and more. Stay tuned for updates on social media as…