How declining social connection is impacting Canadian charities: An interview with Julie Fiorini from CanadaHelps

Is declining social connection amongst Canadians causing fewer people to make financial donations to charities? In the June 2024 CharityVillage Connects podcast episode, we did a deep dive into the 2024 Giving Report from CanadaHelps to explore this topic and...

Grant writing in a digital age: Leveraging technology for better proposals

Grant writing has always been challenging, but has become easier over the years thanks to modern technology. With tools at our disposal to improve our time and task management, research capabilities, and access to information at the click of a...

CharityVillage Connects: Disconnection to Collective Action: Highlights from the 2024 CanadaHelps Giving Report

The 2024 CanadaHelps Giving Report contains some disturbing news – it found that for the eleventh year running, the number of Canadians making donations to charities has declined.  According to the report, this alarming downward trend in donations seems to...

Maximize support with embeddable donation forms available on the CharityVillage Crowdfunding Platform

Crowdfunding can help your organization raise donations online and even achieve revenue sustainability. Reimagine your fundraising with CharityVillage's Crowdfunding Platform - 0% platform fees, and no subscriptions or contracts.  Embeddable and mobile-friendly donation forms are designed to make gathering one-time...

Optimizing your Digital Fundraising for the Future

Original Broadcast Date: May 23, 2024 Summary: Are you wondering how your charity can adapt to the changing landscape of digital fundraising? Join Ved Khan of GoFundMe and Wen-Chih O’Connell of PayPal Giving Fund Canada to learn data-driven insights on how...

Grant writing dos and don’ts

Writing grants is a highly sought-after skill in many nonprofits, and can be overwhelming for those just getting started. Grant writing requires a strategic approach to knowledge and demands more than just a compelling idea. In this article, I’ll delve...

Understanding the generosity of Gen Z and Millennials: An Interview with Wen-Chih O’Connell from PayPal Giving Fund Canada

Interested in learning more about this topic? We partnered with PayPal Giving Fund Canada and GoFundMe to host a free webinar, Optimizing your Digital Fundraising for the Future. Watch the webinar recording. How are young people in Canada giving back...

Canada’s Volunteer Awards – Celebrating Canadians who make a Difference

  The Call for Nominations is Now Open for Canada’s Volunteer Awards 2024  The Canada’s Volunteer Awards (CVA) is accepting nominations until June 12, 2024. Now is your chance to recognize the impact that outstanding volunteers, not-for-profit organizations, social enterprises,...

Empowering organizations through the 2024 ParticipACTION Community Challenge presented by Novo Nordisk

Finding a balance between work and wellness is crucial in a fast-paced world. The 2024 ParticipACTION Community Challenge presented by Novo Nordisk helps people in communities across Canada get active where they live, learn, work and play. When organizations participate...

Leveraging AI for Career Advancement in Nonprofits

Original Broadcast Date: May 9, 2024 Summary: Explore innovative ways to unlock the potential of AI in propelling your career within the nonprofit sector. Learn how to utilize AI to enhance your soft skills, demonstrate a passion for organizational causes,...