The Small Nonprofit Podcast: “What I learned from my daughter’s COVID wedding” with Nneka Allen

Relationship building with donors can often feel like an overwhelming aspect of our job.  What do I need to say so that donors will give? What needs to happen so that donors will renew? When and how can I ask?...

Coping with COVID-19: Five effective strategies for nonprofits

As much as we hoped that the COVID-19 pandemic would only last a month or two, it’s become apparent that this humanitarian crisis and its economic aftermath isn’t going away soon. Thanks to ample available resources we’ve all started adapting...

Your donations are down. So why is now the right time to hire a seasoned fundraiser?

At the writing of this article, Canada is still dealing with the challenges presented by the COVID 19. The pandemic has hit Canadian charities particularly hard. Like other organizations, charities have had to cut services, implement new health and safety...

Six tips to practice effective donor management today

We’re currently in a time of much uncertainty due to the pandemic humanitarian crisis and the resulting economic downturn. Therefore, it’s more important than ever for your nonprofit to effectively organize and manage your internal affairs to the best of...

Four ways to maintain connections with donors during a crisis

Relationship-building is a key factor for nonprofit organizations’ fundraising efforts. Cultivating relationships with your supporters encourages them to give both in the moment and in the future. However, the current COVID-19 pandemic can add stress to these relationships and make...

Surprise and delight your donors with Matt Barnett

As things are slowly opening up, do you have a favourite cafe nearby your home or work that you always visit and can't wait to go back to? If you do, you'll be familiar with this scenario: you go to...

How to avoid overwhelm and focus on what specifically works for your organization’s fundraising

Since the pandemic began, many organizations have been overwhelmed with helpful documents, think pieces, webinars, Zoom calls, well meaning volunteers, Boards and friends all who want to weigh in on what should or shouldn’t be done to reach your fundraising...

Big fish, small fish: How small organizations can survive COVID-19

We have two big dogs at my house. They eat tons of food. They need to get haircuts (because they're extremely shaggy!) and occasionally, they need daycare when we haven't had enough time to play with them. Now, there's a...

Shortcuts to raise more money with Dana Segal

Do you ever make impulse buys? You know, that online sale that you just can’t say “no” to? Or you are out on a socially distant walk and you see something that catches your eye in the window? And plus,...

To call or not to call: The question of donor retention

Coronavirus threw the whole world for a loop, putting lives at risk and increasing the need for charitable organizations to step up to the plate. First and foremost, your organization needs to focus on the health and safety of your...
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