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...

Three Secrets of Successful Nonprofit Leadership

In today’s nonprofit landscape, leaders face challenges that require going beyond traditional financial oversight. In this article, Ed Mortimer, Senior Manager Solution Consultant at Sage, explores key areas for successful nonprofit leadership, focusing on strategic influence, tech integration, and data-driven...

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...

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...

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...

CharityVillage Connects: The State of Canadian Generosity: Trends You Need to Know for 2024

What's the most recent research revealing about the state of Canadian fundraising? Join us in this episode of CharityVillage Connects, where we dig into new reports that reveal the impact of inflation on giving, demographic changes that require new fundraising...