In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we examine what Canada’s 2026 Spring Economic Update means for the nonprofit and charitable sector. Where do the federal government’s priorities lie? Where does the care economy fit within its vision for Canada’s future? Sector experts explore the opportunities...
Canada’s charitable giving landscape continues to evolve, with fewer donors accounting for a growing share of donations and new giving methods becoming increasingly important. For nonprofit fundraisers, these shifts raise important questions. In a recent episode of CharityVillage Connects, The Future of Fundraising:...
In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we explore the changing landscape of Canadian philanthropy and the new fundraising trends that are shaping the future of the sector. Drawing on insights from the 2026 Giving Report, we look at how donor behaviour, technology, AI,...
Did you know Canada's lobbying guidelines changed earlier this year? In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we break down what’s new, what it means for organizations engaging with government officials, and how to stay compliant while advocating effectively. Hear insights...
The era of passive growth is over In the past, nonprofits relied heavily on donor acquisition to fuel their fundraising engines. But in 2025, the data shows a clear pivot: donor acquisition is no longer the primary growth driver. Instead,...
On November 4th, the federal government released its latest budget. In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we explore what the new fiscal plan means for nonprofits and charities across Canada. Our guests break down the key measures affecting funding, employment,...
In our recent CharityVillage Connects podcast episode, The Dismantling of USAID: Impacts on Global Aid and Canadian Nonprofits, we explored how recent cuts to USAID funding are creating ripple effects for Canadian charities working internationally. For this episode, we were...
In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we examine the far-reaching consequences of the Trump administration’s sudden dismantling of USAID, which has created a $63-billion void in global aid funding. With essential programs in health, education, food security, and disaster relief...
In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we look at how DEI rollbacks in the U.S. are affecting Canada’s nonprofit sector. We also explore where Canadian organizations stand in their DEI work today: what’s moving forward, what’s stalling, and what’s at...
This article is the third in a three-part series – check out the first and second articles. One of the most neglected components of the fundraising process is stewardship. Most nonprofits find themselves sprinting on the hamster wheel of acquisition,...
