Homes for Dinner

Need an excuse to get your friends together? Why not do it for a great cause! One of the joys of having a home is being able to host friends and family. On November 5th gather around the dinner table for Homes First’s annual fundraiser, in support of those who need a home. Sign up to […]

Free communications support in May!

I am a Corporate Communications strategist and am offering free 45-minute consultations on Fridays during the month of May. It is my humble way of giving back. If you are a registered Canadian charitable organization in need of help with your internal or external communications, book your free English or French consultation, on the Friday […]

World Vision Canada Social Innovation Challenge creates long-term global impact

The recent World Vision Canada Social Innovation Challenge saw teams competing to solve the issue of waste disposal in the Phillipines.

CharityVillage celebrates GivingTuesday 2018 with staff #unselfie photos

How are you giving back for GivingTuesday 2018? Get inspired with these CharityVillage unselfie photos!

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Are you a strategic or a sporadic philanthropist?

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How Canada’s philanthropic sector is engaged in Reconciliation

How are Canada's philanthropic and community foundations furthering the work of Reconciliation?

CharityVillage celebrates 2017 #GivingTuesdayCA with an #unselfie challenge

CharityVillage celebrates GivingTuesday 2017 with an unselfie challenge.

Fighting the impulse to despair: How the current political climate impacts volunteer engagement

How are current socio-political events affecting fundraising and volunteer engagement? A Toronto-based researcher is working toward an answer.

Give the gift of capacity

Is it time to ask donors to give the gift of capacity this giving season?