Company Culture at Good Works

When you work with us, you’re not just hiring a fundraising consultant. You’re adding a member to your annual or legacy teams.

Our Values

Our values drive us. They guide how we act – towards ourselves, our colleagues and clients, and our community. They shape how we think, where we focus, and what we prioritize.

What we value is who we are. And at Good Works, we value:

  • We value relationships. We are real human beings, and we know you are too. We get to know you as a person, because decades of this work has taught us that it’s way more fun with a buddy!
  • We value inclusion. There is a seat for everyone at our table. We celebrate you, just as you are. And we bring this lens to our work, creating fundraising pieces grounded in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
  • We value curiosity. We think of consulting sort of like detective work, unravelling the clues of a mystery so we can deeply understand the why of who you are, who your donors are and, how you work. That’s the foundation of a uniquely custom consulting relationship, and that’s the business we’re in.
  • We value collaboration. We aren’t the kind of consultants that tell you what to do and when to do it – we work together with you to take your program to the next level, because no one knows your charity better than you (though we’ll strive to be a close second!).
  • We value growth. Fundraising isn’t one-size-fits-all, and we aren’t about trying a new trend because it’s shiny and new. We’re endlessly innovating in our work with you – whatever that means for your program, your donors, and your results.
  • We value authenticity. It underpins all we do, as professionals and people. Sector trends change, but who we are never will. We will be honest with you, even when it’s hard or awkward. We do what we say we’ll do. In short, you can count on us.
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Good Works is owned by settler people and operates in Ottawa, Ontario. This is unceded Algonquin Anishnaabe territory.

The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinaabe Nation have lived on this territory for time beyond memory. Their culture and presence have nurtured, and continue to nurture, this land.

We honour the peoples and land of the Algonquin Anishinaabe Nation. We celebrate all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their immeasurable contributions to Turtle Island.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

At Good Works, we’re all about bringing together awesome fundraisers from all walks of life.

We believe that part of what makes our team strong, is how different we all are! Our team is a mix of identities, intersections, and lived experiences that make our fundraising more real, more equitable, and more ethical.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. And, we’re committed to creating a brave space for our team and out clients, where people feel safe and celebrated at work. Part of that is our ongoing focus on learning and growth around DEIB. Our entire team has completed workshops and training on a variety of topics, including:

  • Social location, systems of oppression, and sharing power
  • Managing microagressions
  • Strategies and approaches for ethical storytelling
  • Moving from unconscious bias to conscious inclusion
  • Building and retaining inclusive teams
  • Understanding privilege
  • Recast Philanthropy’s 5 fallacies of fundraising that limit authentic donor relationships

We’re committed to continuing our DEIB journeys as individuals and as a team. We’ll keep learning, and applying what we learn to our fundraising work every day.

Our Commitment to the Environment and Climate Change

At Good Works, we’re passionate about sustainability! As a direct mail agency, we’re very aware of the impact we do on the environment around us, and we think a lot about ways to offset that.

We’ve designed our workplace to be as kind to the environment as possible. We’ve thoughtfully located our office near to public transit, in a highly-walkable and bikeable neighbourhood, to make sustainable commuting a breeze. In fact, we only have parking for 43% of our team, and we’ve got awesome bicycle parking for our eco-conscious crew.

We embraced flexible work long before COVID! Our flexible structure not only makes our team happy, but also reduces transportation emissions. Our hybrid and remote work options mean fewer cars on the road and a lighter carbon footprint.

Our office? It’s a green haven! Sunlight streams through our windows, reducing energy use, while lush plants purify the air. Our team is committed to composting, recycling, and creating a workplace that loves the planet.

When it comes to our clients, we’re your green-minded partners. We carefully screen vendors who share our environmental values, offering you print production quotes from suppliers who are as committed to sustainability as we are. Looking for printing that respects the earth? We’ve got you covered. From waterless printing and FSC certified paper to cutting-edge machinery that minimizes waste and eliminates harmful emissions, we’ll help you find a print partner that aligns with your environmental standards.

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We’d love to talk about the telling your stories with authenticity, bringing an equity lens to your fundraising, and so much more! Reach out to book 30-minute, no-commitment discovery discussion with us.
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