Inspiring Giving in 5 Steps
by Marlie Whittle M&M International had the privilege of attending the Stewardship Education Network for Development’s Annual Conference with the Anglican Church in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The theme of the conference was generosity but these insightful presentations and discussions sparked questions about aging congregations, mission renewal and discipleship. With a stunning view of the South Saskatchewan […]
A Case for Sustainability
by Marlie Whittle Earlier this month, M&M International attended Bob Willard’s Advanced Master Class of the Sustainability ROI Workbook. This event was held at the Centre for Social Innovation in Regent Park by The Roots Collaborative. After 34 years working for IBM, Bob Willard knows a thing or two about business. He has a PhD in sustainability […]
Learning to Lead for Impact
On Thursday, June 8th, M&M International hosted Theresa Murphy’s Seven Levels of Leadership Workshop at the Spadina Center for Social Innovation. Theresa is an exceptionally talented and certified leadership coach who, when she is not running her own business, consults for M&M International. The workshop focused on the energy we bring to different situations and […]
Sharelife Golf Tournament
M&M International was proud to be a part of the 22nd annual Sharelife Corporate Golf Tournament today. “The ShareLife Corporate Golf Tournament raises nearly $67,000 in critical funds in support of many social service agencies that each day helps the poor, homeless and marginalized in the Greater Toronto Area and Simcoe. Last year these agencies provided […]
Congratulations St. Francis de Sales Parish: $210,000 Over Goal!
“Fundraising is, first and foremost, a form of ministry. It is a way of announcing our vision and inviting other people into our mission.” – Henri Nouwen The members of St. Francis de Sales’ Campaign Committee were all smiles at our last Committee meeting because St. Francis de Sales had exceeded their Family of Faith […]
Exploring Sacred Spaces: A Reflection
Marlie Whittle Architects, urban planners, ministers, educators, environmentalists and people representing various faiths gathered on Saturday, March 11th at the University of Toronto’s Multi-Faith Centre for a seminar hosted by Faith and the Common Good and the Green Awakening Network. The 2017 Annual Forum, “Exploring Sacred Space; Regenerating Places of Faith,” provided insight and encouraged […]
Wrapping Up St. Francis Xavier’s Family of Faith Campaign
After over a year of hard work by staff, volunteers and the clergy at St. Francis Xavier and with the help of M&M International’s team, St. Francis Xavier parish in Mississauga was able to successfully achieve their Family of Faith campaign goal. Thanks to the generosity of their parishioners who pledged and donated 2.4 million dollars, in […]
Martha and Murray speak at the third annual Resources for Mission’s stewardship gathering
An excerpt from Primate: Fundraising and Evangelism Go Together by Andre Forget : Drawing attention to a study done on growing churches in the United Kingdom, Asselin noted that many of the key elements in building a healthy church—strong leadership, clear sense of purpose, adaptability and willingness to spend time nurturing individuals—are also essential in fundraising. […]
M&M International is bullfrogpowered® with green energy!
M&M International is now bullfrogpowered® with green energy. This means that Bullfrog’s generators put 100% green electricity onto the grid to match the amount of electricity our organization purchases. Basically, Bullfrog ensures the electricity going onto the grid on our behalf is from clean, renewable sources. Bullfrog’s electricity is sourced from a blend of wind […]
St Mark’s Campaign Pulpit Announcement – “Money Talk”
St Mark’s Family of Faith Campaign Duration – 3-4 minutes [but I had to speak quickly] Prepared and delivered by Bruce Orr after 5PM [Oct 24] mass Scheduled to deliver to all 3 masses on Sunday Nov 1st [I reeceived very positive feedback from about 12 parishioners – “never heard an inspiring talk about money […]