Why the DQ increase and new guidelines on granting to non-qualified donees are not enough to shift funder practices

Let me start by painting a picture. It’s the year 2030, and the greatest concern facing Canada’s nonprofits and charities is how to creatively collaborate to build more sustainable communities and better serve them, from Coast to Coast to Coast....

CharityVillage Connects: Should Money Talk? Inequities in Funding and Influence in the Nonprofit Sector

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...

Five tips for writing a winning grant

So, you want to apply for a grant, but you’re feeling overwhelmed? Grant writing may seem daunting at first, but following these five tips will help bring you one step closer to securing the critical funding your project needs to...

5 Reasons to Pursue CFRE Certification to Reach Your Professional Development Goals—From CFRE Ambassadors

The nonprofit sector is continually changing, presenting new challenges such as evolving donor behaviours, technological advancements, and regulatory shifts. Professional education empowers you, as a fundraiser, to adapt and innovate, ensuring your strategies remain pertinent and effective.   Certification, such...

How to save time and win more grants using ChatGPT

Original Broadcast Date: March 13, 2025.   Summary: In this webinar, we’ll explore how ChatGPT can help simplify and enhance your nonprofit’s grant writing process. From researching new funders to drafting strong grant narratives, you’ll walk away with practical tips and...

Five FREE resources for grant prospect research

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...

CharityVillage Connects: Navigating Political and Economic Upheaval: Advice from Nonprofits on the Frontline

In the last episode of CharityVillage Connects, we talked to government relations and fundraising experts about how nonprofits and charities can navigate the political change and economic impacts currently coming at us at such a dizzying pace. With the continued...

A quick guide to grant eligibility

Interested in learning more about this topic? We partnered with Jessica Vestergaard to host a free webinar, How to save time and win more grants using ChatGPT. Register for the webinar.  So, you’ve done your grant research and found an exciting...

Mastering grant writing: Essential tips for securing funding

Does the concept of “grant writing” cause you to wake up in the middle of the night with a cold sweat?  Does the very mention of “mandatory documents”, “project plans” and “grant budgets” cause you to panic?   Do you look...

Rethink your grant strategy—It’s costing you more than you think

It's no surprise that the fundraising landscape is harder now than ever. Charities and nonprofits everywhere are clawing for the same funding, and while your cause is important, so is everyone else’s. We’re a society in crisis, with increasing needs...
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