Focusing on shared value: The changing nature of nonprofit and business partnerships

Partnerships between nonprofits and businesses no longer revolve around funding applications and donation cheques. Instead, nonprofits and businesses are focusing on shared value.

Taking the plunge: Employee giving campaigns in your nonprofit organization

Thinking about starting an employee giving program at your nonprofit? Check out these tips to make it a smooth process.

Getting into the Spirit of Giving with GivingTuesday

Highlights from the CharityVillage team’s involvement with the first annual GivingTuesday event.

The Raiser’s Edge Revealed: Tips for new users

Starting a new job that requires you to use Raiser’s Edge? These tips will help you to hit the ground running.

Would your grant request approach make the grade?

Follow these tips to hit the right notes in your next grant presentation.

Hidden Heroes: Why it’s time to focus on your everyday donors

If you’re not focusing on your organization’s hidden heroes, you could be missing out on a chance to take your fundraising efforts to the next level.

Return of NHL ushers sigh of relief from Canadian charities

How did the recent NHL lockout affect charities who rely heavily on their partnerships with Canadian hockey teams?

Yes Virginia, there is an Upside: New foundation aims to fund the charitable sector through stocks

A new foundation offering stock options to charities could spell financial windfall for many organizations over the coming years.

Get the edge: Writing effective funding proposals for government agencies

Do you procrastinate while working on a major grant application? You’re not alone! Follow these tips to get the job done – and done well.

Deconstructing Philanthropy: Why Canadian charities suck at mobile fundraising

Canadian charities are rapidly falling behind their European counterparts when it comes to mobile giving. Why?