The charitable sector, both nationally and internationally, is tackling the most critical issues facing humanity today. Yet, despite the importance of the work they do, we still consider charitable donations as a favour to the organization. To complicate matters, most...
Grant writing can feel like a marathon, one that never ends. With the constant juggling of deadlines and proposals for different funders, it’s easy for even the most dedicated nonprofit teams to hit a wall. While grants are an essential...
The current relationship between charities and grant-making organizations is broken. Control over funding priorities is disproportionately weighted to the grant-makers. This dynamic is so completely embedded in our sector that to imagine the relationship in any other way seems radical, perhaps even ungrateful. Addressing our hard...
Across Canada, nonprofit organizations continue to navigate a funding environment that is becoming more competitive, more complex, and, in many cases, more time-sensitive. When a funding opportunity opens, it is often accompanied by tight deadlines and a sense of urgency...
In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we explore what responsible AI adoption looks like for nonprofits. AI is reshaping nonprofit work, from fundraising to communications and everything in between. This shift raises urgent questions surrounding privacy, trust, equity, wellbeing, accountability, and mission alignment. Join us...
Interested in learning more? We have partnered with Enkel to host a free webinar. Register now! Grant reporting is more than a compliance task; it's a critical opportunity to build trust, demonstrate impact, and secure future funding. Yet for many...
Over the past several years, nonprofit leaders across Canada have been navigating a funding environment that is becoming increasingly complex and competitive. Government priorities shift, grant programs evolve, and foundations refine their funding strategies. At the same time, more organizations are competing...
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,...
I recently had a consultation call with a nonprofit that had been tirelessly applying for grants, only to face rejection. They were frustrated, having invested so much time and energy with little to show for it. As we dug into...
