M & M International’s Core Values: What does ‘Environmentally Committed’ mean to us?

M & M International has five core values that drive the decisions we make and the work we do: Client-focused Adaptable Faithful Professionally Supportive Environmentally Committed These values distinguish M & M International from other consulting firms working with nonprofit organizations. Over the last few years, we have developed a stronger commitment to conduct our […]

Crafting Your Story to Make an Impact

by Marlie Whittle “If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.” – Dalai Lama Fundraising is about creating or strengthening the relationship between a person and the mission of an organization. This connection is created when the people closest to the cause, volunteers, staff, board members, those […]

Fundraising for People Who Don’t Like Fundraising

by Marlie Whittle We have all said it: “I’m just one person, what difference can I make?” There are two things that I would like you to consider next time you are inclined to utter some version of that sentence. First, if you don’t try, someone else will. Second, if you do try, you won’t […]

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 […]