Fundraising as community building with David Karvinchuk

In times like this, it’s so important that we stay connected. The same goes with our donors. They want to hear from you about how you and your organization is doing. I know what you are thinking: donors already have...

Unlocking the power of design to raise more money with John Lepp

What causes you to open that envelope from a charity? What is going through your mind as you decide to read on? Or make a donation? Wouldn’t it be great if you could unlock some of the secrets that influence...

Go from reluctant fundraiser to fundraising superhero

Learn more about this topic at our FREE webinar on March 26, presented in collaboration with The Good Partnership and Keela. Click here for more details and to register. Most people who are saddled with fundraising in small organizations are...

Technology and innovation: How the Fourth Industrial Revolution is impacting the charitable sector

The future is now for the charitable sector. Almost daily, new technologies are being developed to help innovate the way people give or the way organizations offer opportunities to advance their causes. There is no going back. The charitable sector...

The importance of clean data

  You mean cleaning isn’t just for my house? For your organization to really get the benefits of your data it must be clean and accurate. So, what is clean data you may ask? As per Wikipedia, data cleaning is...

Government Funding Programs

Looking for government grant funding? We've curated this list of Canadian government grant programs to help. If you see a program that is missing or needs to be updated, please email editor@charityvillage.com. Aboriginal Funds for Species at Risk (National) The...

Corporate Funding Programs

Looking to secure corporate funding support? We've curated a list of corporations with funding programs in Canada. If you see a program that is missing, or an update that is needed, please email editor@charityvillage.com. Adobe The Adobe Foundation supports programs...

The facts on facts: Using data effectively for change

As advocates, we are always striving for messaging that will change minds and motivate our audience to action. Part of this challenge includes finding that perfect balance of storytelling and data. Luckily, we don’t have to keep guessing as to...

Telling the perfect story: 8 simple steps to persuade your donors to give

Want to learn more about storytelling for fundraising success? Watch the accompanying webinar recording. Fundraisers today operate in a complex and fast-paced multi-channel world. Communications technology changes weekly – and we all know what a struggle it can be to...

Building credibility with your donors

On any given day, donors are presented with a seemingly unending list of options. With Canada having over 170,000 charitable and nonprofit organizations, there are many worthy and urgent causes that Canadians may want to give to. Most of us...