Ecojustice

Video for Rise Up Anthem Promotes New Country Version for Charity

Video for Rise Up Anthem Promotes New Country Version for Charity Meghan Patrick sings her line for Lorraine Segato has directed a video for the country cover of her empowering hit single by the Parachute Club, “Rise Up” from 1983. Proceeds from the sale of the song, sung by 17 Canadian country acts, go to four charities of her choosing, and there are…

Country Artists Unite for Charity Version of Parachute Club's 35th Anniversary of Rise Up

Country Artists Unite for Charity Version of Parachute Club's 35th Anniversary of Rise Up Thirty-five years ago, the iconic Canadian pop song “Rise Up,” by Toronto’s The Parachute Club, has represented a sense of positivity, of inclusivity and perseverance. An updated version of the song has been recorded by 17 Canadian country music artists with…

Q&A: Author of The Tragically Hip Book Says Earmarking for Charity Is What You Should Do

Q&A: Author of The Tragically Hip Book Says Earmarking for Charity Is What You Should Do Author Michael Barclay with his new book on The Tragically Hip — photo courtesy of ECW Press.The Tragically Hip might at least be pleased that a portion of the proceeds from the sale of Michael Barclay’s new book, The Never-Ending Present (ECW Press), about the…

The Rules of Good Fundraising

The Rules of Good Fundraising Harvey McKinnonHarvey McKinnon has made a lot of money for a lot of non-profits. By his own estimation, the author of 2008’s 11 Questions Every Donor Asks and founder of Canadian fundraising consultancy Harvey McKinnon Associates, has raised “a couple hundred million dollars” for organizations as diverse as Amnesty…