Three tips for better grant financial reporting

We've partnered with the author to present a free webinar on how to establish a reserve fund at your organization. Join us on October 15 to learn more - more information and registration here. Many nonprofit organizations rely on grants...

The Small Nonprofit Podcast: “What I learned from my daughter’s COVID wedding” with Nneka Allen

Relationship building with donors can often feel like an overwhelming aspect of our job.  What do I need to say so that donors will give? What needs to happen so that donors will renew? When and how can I ask?...

How to start with community-centric fundraising

Community-centric fundraising is new to us, but it is going to be here for the long haul. It is timely, much needed, and most importantly, it is challenging – to our beliefs and the way we know Philanthropy. And if...

Coping with COVID-19: Five effective strategies for nonprofits

As much as we hoped that the COVID-19 pandemic would only last a month or two, it’s become apparent that this humanitarian crisis and its economic aftermath isn’t going away soon. Thanks to ample available resources we’ve all started adapting...

The certification held by over 1,000 Canadian fundraising professionals

Want to learn more about becoming certified as a Canadian Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)? Join our free webinar on Thursday, September 10. Click here for details and to register. For fundraising professionals, it can feel overwhelming and scary to navigate...

Your donations are down. So why is now the right time to hire a seasoned fundraiser?

At the writing of this article, Canada is still dealing with the challenges presented by the COVID 19. The pandemic has hit Canadian charities particularly hard. Like other organizations, charities have had to cut services, implement new health and safety...

Six tips to practice effective donor management today

We’re currently in a time of much uncertainty due to the pandemic humanitarian crisis and the resulting economic downturn. Therefore, it’s more important than ever for your nonprofit to effectively organize and manage your internal affairs to the best of...

Canadian Foundations

Looking for funding from Canadian philanthropic or community foundations? We've curated this list to help. If you see a program that is missing or needs to be updated, please email editor@charityvillage.com. 4Cs Foundation (Halifax, NS) The 4Cs Foundation provides grants,...

Four ways to maintain connections with donors during a crisis

Relationship-building is a key factor for nonprofit organizations’ fundraising efforts. Cultivating relationships with your supporters encourages them to give both in the moment and in the future. However, the current COVID-19 pandemic can add stress to these relationships and make...

Surprise and delight your donors with Matt Barnett

As things are slowly opening up, do you have a favourite cafe nearby your home or work that you always visit and can't wait to go back to? If you do, you'll be familiar with this scenario: you go to...