Two years ago, a well-respected Canadian philanthropist responded to a frustrated email I’d sent. I was running a small charity and venting about the exhausting grant application process — the duplication, the inconsistency, the guessing games. He asked me to...
This article is the first in a three-part series – check out the second article. I was once asked to conduct an audit of a dozen animal rescue websites to see common fundraising missed opportunities. Time and time again, I encountered...
They say money talks. Is this true for the nonprofit sector, where a relatively small number of large charities receive the lion’s share of available funding? Have well-funded charities dominated the public policy governing our sector, drowning out the voices...
Interested in learning more? We partnered with Jessica Vestergaard, Founder of Written With Purpose, to host a free webinar. Watch the webinar recording! As a professional grant writer, one of the most common questions I hear from my nonprofit clients...
Interested in learning more about this topic? We partnered with PayPal Giving Fund Canada and GoFundMe to host a free webinar, Optimizing your Digital Fundraising for the Future. Watch the webinar recording. How are young people in Canada giving back...
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...
In the vibrant landscape of Canada's charitable sector, small and medium-sized charities offer vital services and foster community well-being. Yet, these organizations often face significant financial challenges that can limit their ability to fulfill their missions effectively. So, why not...
Original Broadcast Date: February 15, 2024. Summary: The past year was a rollercoaster influenced by multiple economic pressures impacting how Canadians donated to charities. We will continue seeing fluctuations and challenges in 2024. Nevertheless, by employing proactive approaches and strategic...
A remarkable gaming initiative is revolutionizing how Ontario’s charitable organizations can raise funds to support their programs and services. This initiative, called Bingo and Gaming Revitalization (cGaming), is changing the face of fundraising. It is a dynamic partnership between the...
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....
