Get off the fundraising treadmill: Thinking outside the box to raise more for your cause

Original Broadcast Date: August 31, 2023. Summary: Everyone has heard the saying “If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it.” But what if it isn’t efficient? Your organization has unique needs and your time is valuable. It is time for you to...

5 actionable tips for engaging the next generation of donors

In a recent CharityVillage article, CanadaHelps addressed the greatest challenges facing charities today. To remedy some of these concerns, Duke Chang, President and CEO of CanadaHelps highlighted the importance of building relationships with younger generations if nonprofits are to thrive...

Outsourcing Non-Core Functions: The Pros, Cons, Best Practices and Things to Consider

Original Broadcast Date: August 10, 2023. Summary:  To hire in-house, or to outsource? That is the question that most nonprofits face at one point or another along their journey. It’s a big decision and one that should not be taken...

Turning event attendees into long-term donors: 3 simple steps to raise more for your cause

Trellis recently hosted an insightful webinar called "How to Turn Event Attendees into Longterm Donors," where we revealed three simple steps to boost your organization's fundraising efforts. If you missed the live session, don't worry – you can catch the...

How to Turn Event Attendees into Long-Term Donors

Original Broadcast Date: July 20, 2023. Summary: Hosting fundraising events and campaigns is great, but what next? How do you turn event attendees into longtime donors for your organization? In this webinar, we break down the three steps to secure more...

Fundraising 101: Encouraging Active Board Participation and Leadership

Original Broadcast Date: July 13, 2023. Summary: It can be difficult for nonprofits to secure funding, and it is challenging to have long-term financial stability without the help of board members. Many organizations would like board members to be more...

Digital fundraising 101: Exploring the new frontier of digital giving

This article was previously published by TechSoup and is reprinted with permission. After introducing the concept of digital fundraising, providing a round-up of traditional fundraising tools that support the integration of digital technology, and exploring strategies for enhancing generational giving with PayPal Giving Fund Canada, our...

7 tips to raise more now and into the future

Interested in learning how to raise more at your next fundraising event? We’ve partnered with Trellis to offer a free webinar on July 20. Register here. Fundraising events aren’t going anywhere, and while events remain a great way to raise funds...

Five fundraising activities that board members love to lead

Interested in learning more about engaging board members in fundraising activities? We’ve partnered with Story Point Consulting to offer a free webinar on July 13. Register here. Every board of directors is made up of different members with varying skills and...

Beyond the One-Time Gift: Advanced Techniques for Donor Retention

Original Broadcast Date: June 29, 2023. Summary: Did you know that retaining donors is 5 times more cost-effective than recruiting new ones? However, despite the nonprofit industry's average donor retention rate of 45%, organizations all over the world are struggling to...