A donor decides whether to engage with your nonprofit in under seven seconds, long before they read your impact report. That decision is shaped by emotional cues, visual clarity, and tone, not logic. Timing raises the stakes: nearly 30% of...
Transparency has become one of the defining imperatives of contemporary nonprofit governance. Across Canada and internationally, donors increasingly expect organizations not only to demonstrate measurable social impact but also to provide sophisticated explanations of how contributed resources are allocated, managed, and translated into...
Most nonprofits don’t have a dedicated fundraising team. The Executive Director finds themselves delivering programs, organizing board meetings, launching fundraisers and posting on social media. Stewardship, the act of nurturing your donors after the gift, keeps falling to the bottom of the to-do list. ...
In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we explore the changing landscape of Canadian philanthropy and the new fundraising trends that are shaping the future of the sector. Drawing on insights from the 2026 Giving Report, we look at how donor behaviour, technology, AI,...
Let’s start with a number that’s hard to picture without squinting: $84 trillion. That’s the estimated amount of wealth expected to move from Baby Boomers to younger generations over the next 20 years. And nonprofits are projected to receive $12...
On October 22, join us for a free webinar to learn how to develop effective digital giving experiences. Every donor who lands on your website arrives with a spark of generosity. They’ve already been moved by your mission—the question is...
Findings from Canadians’ Prosocial Behaviours Study A healthy democracy depends not only on governments, laws, and institutions, but also on citizens’ willingness to support others and strengthen community life. Prosocial behaviours (such as giving, volunteering, voting, donating blood, and so...
Last year, 68.5% of donors gave once and never came back. For every 100 donors a nonprofit acquired, fewer than 32 returned the following year. The rest disappeared, taking their lifetime value with them. According to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project's...
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 as...
Original Broadcast Date: May 14, 2026 Summary: Over the next 20 years, $84 trillion will shift from Baby Boomers to younger generations, with $12 to $15 trillion expected to flow directly to nonprofits. Most organizations aren't positioned to capture it....
