Fundraising Basics for Small Nonprofits: How to Make Your Grant Search More Effective

On January 23, join us for a free webinar to learn how to make your grant search more effective. For staff and volunteers who are new to fundraising, finding grants to fund your initiatives can be challenging, particularly for small organizations lacking...

A new approach to funding Indigenous-led organizations: An interview with Janine Manning

When we were putting together our recent podcast episode, Reconciliation and the Nonprofit Sector: Where Are We Now?, we were keen to explore how Canada’s philanthropic sector could do a better job of funding Indigenous-led organizations and communities. As part...

A comprehensive roadmap to donor prospect research in Canada

As a prospect researcher in Canada, you play a pivotal role in advancing the fundraising efforts of universities, charities, and nonprofit organizations. By identifying, researching, and qualifying potential donors, you help secure the critical resources necessary for these organizations to...

Simplifying grant writing: It can be easy and affordable

If you're like me, you’re probably worn out from hiring outside help for grant writing, often without any guaranteed outcomes or a clear transfer of knowledge about proposal development and strategy. As a consultant and coach, I’m feeling the frustration...

How can nonprofit organizations better work towards reconciliation? An interview with Tim Fox

How can the nonprofit sector better support, fund, and collaborate with Indigenous-led organizations and Indigenous communities? Our recent CharityVillage Connects podcast episode, Reconciliation and the Nonprofit Sector: Where Are We Now? explores possible answers to this important question.  As part...

CharityVillage Connects: Reconciliation and the Nonprofit Sector: Where Are We Now?

To mark Canada’s 4th annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, in this episode, we’re checking in with Indigenous nonprofit leaders from across the country to hear what they have to say about whether any progress has been made in...

What happened to the joy of giving?

This article was previously published by Plan International Canada and is reprinted with permission. As Canadians pull back from making donations, and needs increase, social impact organizations need to double down on meaningful engagement. I’ve been in the sector for...

5 opportunities for charities and nonprofits to prepare for an election year

The next federal election in Canada will take place in October 2025. While the CRA’s Income Tax Act prohibits charities from supporting or opposing any political candidate or party, an election year still presents opportunities for organizations to get involved...

7 strategies for small nonprofits to boost their fundraising efforts

Small organizations often turn to various methods for fundraising including social media, silent auctions, and even the classic walkathon. However, it's crucial to remember that to successfully raise funds, it is not just about individual fundraising events or initiatives. For...

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...