Fundraising for Small Nonprofits: Cultivating Donor Support and Timing the Ask

On April 11, join us for a free webinar to learn strategies for cultivating donor support and timing the ask. For staff and volunteers who are new to fundraising, the thought of asking for a donation can be intimidating, uncomfortable, or downright...

Optimizing your Digital Fundraising for the Future

On May 23, join us for a free webinar to learn strategies for optimizing your digital fundraising for the future. Are you wondering how your charity can adapt to the changing landscape of digital fundraising? Join Ved Khan of GoFundMe and Wen-Chih...

Five questions to consider before asking a donor to make a gift

Interested in learning more about this topic? Join us as we partner with Story Point Consulting to host a free webinar on April 11, Fundraising for Small Nonprofits: Cultivating Donor Support and Timing the Ask. Register today.  For many nonprofit organizations,...

Five considerations for creating an authentic ally-led DEI strategy which supports your fundraising efforts

Philanthropy has long been accused of lacking equitable investments in racialized communities, and in particular Indigenous and Black-led organizations. In addition, whereas women make up nearly 80% of the nonprofit workforce, many of the leadership positions are held by men....

Building a strong foundation: Why monthly donations matter for small and medium-sized charities

In the vibrant landscape of Canada's charitable sector, small and medium-sized charities offer vital services and foster community well-being. Yet, these organizations often face significant financial challenges that can limit their ability to fulfill their missions effectively. So, why not...

Grow your nonprofit revenue in 2024: Practical tactics to navigate challenging economic conditions

Original Broadcast Date: February 15, 2024. Summary: The past year was a rollercoaster influenced by multiple economic pressures impacting how Canadians donated to charities. We will continue seeing fluctuations and challenges in 2024. Nevertheless, by employing proactive approaches and strategic...

A successful fundraising opportunity with Ontario Charitable Gaming Association

A remarkable gaming initiative is revolutionizing how Ontario’s charitable organizations can raise funds to support their programs and services. This initiative, called Bingo and Gaming Revitalization (cGaming), is changing the face of fundraising. It is a dynamic partnership between the...

Using auctions to raise more money at your next fundraising event

This article is an excerpt from a CharityVillage webinar, The Fundraising Drivers That Raise You More: The Donation Augmented Approach to Tickets, Auctions, and Raffles. View the full video recording here, or scroll to the end of the article to watch...

It’s time to transform philanthropy: An interview with Andrew Chunilall from Community Foundations of Canada

In our May 2023 CharityVillage Connects podcast episode, we took a hard look at the world of philanthropy, especially how foundations, both public and private, operate in Canada.  For this episode, we interviewed Andrew Chunilall, CEO of Community Foundations Canada....

Optimize your website to improve donor conversions this holiday season

47% of Canadians prefer to receive a charitable gift that makes an impact. Is your organization’s website ready to optimize on potential donors this holiday season? Getting your donors to your website is half the battle; getting them to donate...