Crafting change: Tackling nonprofit issues with human-centricity

Fellow advocates of change – I’m glad you’ve found your way here. As you read through this blog post – and move on to deep-dive into our Case Studies and participate in the RISE Program after 🤞🏻 – imagine me...

It’s time to transform philanthropy: An interview with Andrew Chunilall from Community Foundations of Canada

In our May 2023 CharityVillage Connects podcast episode, we took a hard look at the world of philanthropy, especially how foundations, both public and private, operate in Canada.  For this episode, we interviewed Andrew Chunilall, CEO of Community Foundations Canada....

Optimize your website to improve donor conversions this holiday season

47% of Canadians prefer to receive a charitable gift that makes an impact. Is your organization’s website ready to optimize on potential donors this holiday season? Getting your donors to your website is half the battle; getting them to donate...

CharityVillage Connects: Canadian Philanthropy: Time for a Shake Up?

In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we take a hard look at the evolving nature of philanthropy and the changing role of foundations in Canada, both public and private, and how they collectively manage over $120 billion in assets. Recent...

Innovating nonprofit fundraising with AI: 12 tools to help you grow your revenue

Interested in learning more about how to leverage AI tools to grow your organization’s revenue? Register for our free webinar on October 26! While it may seem like everyone you know is talking about ChatGPT,  have you stopped and considered how...

The power of user-centric design: Transforming nonprofits and charities

In an ever-evolving landscape of social challenges, nonprofit and charitable organizations stand as beacons of hope and positive change. The impact you create is immense, and in order to maximize this impact, innovation and adaptability are key. But, how do...

Get off the fundraising treadmill: Thinking outside the box to raise more for your cause

Original Broadcast Date: August 31, 2023. Summary: Everyone has heard the saying “If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it.” But what if it isn’t efficient? Your organization has unique needs and your time is valuable. It is time for you to...

5 actionable tips for engaging the next generation of donors

In a recent CharityVillage article, CanadaHelps addressed the greatest challenges facing charities today. To remedy some of these concerns, Duke Chang, President and CEO of CanadaHelps highlighted the importance of building relationships with younger generations if nonprofits are to thrive...

How to Turn Event Attendees into Long-Term Donors

Original Broadcast Date: July 20, 2023. Summary: Hosting fundraising events and campaigns is great, but what next? How do you turn event attendees into longtime donors for your organization? In this webinar, we break down the three steps to secure more...

Digital fundraising 101: Exploring the new frontier of digital giving

This article was previously published by TechSoup and is reprinted with permission. After introducing the concept of digital fundraising, providing a round-up of traditional fundraising tools that support the integration of digital technology, and exploring strategies for enhancing generational giving with PayPal Giving Fund Canada, our...