Empowering fundraisers for unprecedented success: An interview with Tammy Zonker as she prepares for WCFC23

Recognized as one of America’s Top 20 Fundraising Experts, Tammy Zonker is an internationally recognized speaker and trainer who has revolutionized the world of philanthropy through her transformative approach.  In this exclusive interview, Tammy shares her insights into her Creating...

How to create a nonprofit story to acquire more donors in 3 steps

Interested in learning more about donor acquisition? We’ve partnered with Social Impact Solutions and Trellis to offer a free webinar on April 27. Register here. Fundraising is hard, and as a nonprofit leader, there is a lot to juggle, between planning...

5 tips to make your crowdfunding campaign stand out

You’re starting a crowdfunding campaign. You know you have a good cause but you find many campaigns that are similar to yours. How do you set yours apart? What is going to make your campaign generate awareness successfully compared to...

National Philanthropy Day 2022

Philanthropy. Originally derived from the phrase in Ancient Greek ‘to love people’ is now the action of giving to others towards the common good. Since 1960, the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) has unified and framed philanthropy around the world...

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...

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...

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...

CharityVillage Connects: How Bill S-216 Could Transform the Canadian Nonprofit Sector Forever

Update: Bill S-216 has now been passed “in essence” via Bill C-19, the Budget Implementation Act. Bill C-19 included measures that changed the “direction and control” requirements that regulate charities who work with non-charities.  According to Senator Ratna Omidvar, sponsor...

How technology can help your nonprofit attract a new generation of donors

What exactly are younger donors looking for in a nonprofit or charity?  When it comes to understanding what younger donors desire, transparency of impact is the very first layer to consider. Millennials play a strong role in shaping how giving...