Rethinking the donor journey: How to build a donor journey that doesn’t feel like a sales funnel

Most nonprofits don’t think of their donors as “leads” the way that businesses do. They aim to treat their donors with care and respect, and reflect that in their donor journey. Unfortunately, that can get muddled in the execution. The...

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...

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...

AFPNS’s 2025 Maritime Fundraising Conference

MFC25 will dive into the "Evolving Landscape of Philanthropy". Attendees will discover innovative fundraising strategies, hear from thought leaders on future-forward approaches, learn about growing cultural diversity, and engage in meaningful discussions about how to foster lasting donor relationships. Join...

Rethinking Wills: How legacy giving is being left behind (and how to change that)

Interested in learning more? We have partnered with LegalWills to host a free webinar. Register now! Twenty-five years ago, I was sitting at a pub with a group of friends after work when someone brought up Wills. Not one of us...

Shuffling Your Donor Engagement Strategy for Nonprofit Success

Original Broadcast Date: April 3rd, 2025 Summary: "Shuffling Your Donor Engagement Strategy for Nonprofit Success" explores how nonprofits can build meaningful donor relationships by focusing on emotions, behaviors, and motivations rather than just contributions. Using the Donor Engagement Models, organizations...

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...

Donor Engagement Models: Your blueprint for building strong, sustainable nonprofit relationships

Interested in learning more? We have partnered with DonorPerfect to host a free webinar. Register now! While no single approach is considered “right” or “wrong” for today’s nonprofits, research has shown that there are clear guidelines for engaging with today’s donors....

A comprehensive roadmap to donor prospect research in Canada

As a prospect researcher in Canada, you play a pivotal role in advancing the fundraising efforts of universities, charities, and nonprofit organizations. By identifying, researching, and qualifying potential donors, you help secure the critical resources necessary for these organizations to...
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