Last year, we launched AccessFest in downtown Toronto, a free public festival built around a simple but important idea: accessibility should not be added after the fact - it should shape the experience from the very beginning. As the founder...
It’s common for organizations to collect useful information without realizing it. They have names, past donations, event attendance, volunteer history, and other details, but this information often sits in different places. Furthermore, when data isn’t reviewed together, it’s harder to see what supports your fundraising, and decisions can feel...
This year, GivingTuesday falls on December 2nd, 2025. As of writing this, that’s less than 40 days away! But it’s not just about the one day, it also marks the kick off of your Giving Season - usually the most...
Original Broadcast Date: September 18, 2025 Summary: For staff and volunteers who are new to fundraising or just beginning to explore data, using data analysis to drive your fundraising strategy can come with a bit of a learning curve, especially when...
Interested in learning more? We have partnered with Story Point Consulting to host a free webinar. Watch the webinar recording! What is a fundraising plan? A fundraising plan is a roadmap that outlines how an organization will generate the necessary...
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...
The Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada (VMPC) Annual Conference is back, ready to gather leaders across the nation to help shape the future of the industry. This year's conference examines different facets of volunteer engagement and features thought-provoking keynotes and...
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...
This article is an excerpt from a CharityVillage webinar, The Fundraising Drivers That Raise You More: The Donation Augmented Approach to Tickets, Auctions, and Raffles. View the full video recording here, or scroll to the end of the article to watch...
Trellis recently hosted an insightful webinar called "How to Turn Event Attendees into Longterm Donors," where we revealed three simple steps to boost your organization's fundraising efforts. If you missed the live session, don't worry – you can catch the...
