Crowdfunding Success Indicators that will help you run an engaging Giving Tuesday campaign

Original Broadcast Date: October 13, 2022 Summary: Wondering how you can create a GivingTuesday campaign that stands out from the crowd and guarantees great fundraising results? We’ve analyzed more than 200,000 crowdfunding projects to find out the biggest indicators of success and...

The secret to recession-proofing your fundraising this Fall

With Fall right around the corner, organizations are planning their fundraisers, everything from galas to golf tournaments. But how can organizations ensure that they are making the most of their Fall fundraisers, and with the current recession, how are they...

Leverage the power of young generations for the future of your nonprofit

For nonprofit organizations to remain vibrant and relevant well into the future, they must understand what drives younger donors and how they will expect to interact with organizations. We aim to bring a fresh perspective on the young mind and...

Why you should add an online raffle to your next fundraiser

Would you believe it if we told you that as organizations add an additional fundraising driver, their total raised doubles? Well, it’s time to start believing! At Trellis, we conducted a study with over one thousand fundraisers and it’s true…...

Using cryptocurrency donations to gain traction with younger donors

For several years, charities have been struggling to find ways to capture the attention of younger generations. The need is more pressing as the “giving gap” – aging donors continuing to give at a much higher rate than younger generations...

Online giving here to stay among all ages

Want to learn more on this topic? We’ve interviewed the author as part of our podcast CharityVillage Connects: The Time is Now: Why Canadian Nonprofits Must Digitize to Survive which can be accessed here.  The COVID-19 pandemic led to an...

CharityVillage Connects: The Time is Now: Why Canadian Nonprofits Must Digitize to Survive

In this episode, host Mary Barroll explores a bit of a mystery: Why, with incredibly sophisticated technology within easy reach, are some nonprofits still struggling to adapt and take advantage of digital tools? Is it simply a question of cost?...

6 tips to increase recurring donations

There’s no question that recurring donors are the backbone of your organization. Not only are they 5x more valuable than one-off donors, recurring donors allow you to work more effectively and accurately plan for the future, knowing that you’ll have...

The Fundraising Drivers that Raise You More

Original Broadcast Date:  July 14, 2022 Summary:  Nonprofits must invest their time and money into the event fundraising drivers that are going to raise the most funds for their organization. But which ones are the most effective and are going...

The secret to raising 200% more for your organization

Jen and the team at Shuswap Trail Alliance were keen to kick off their second annual virtual fundraiser, but this year they were determined to come back with bigger and better goals, and still hit them out of the park!...