This article is the second in a three-part series – check out the first article. Picture this. You spend weeks preparing the best party ever. You got all the right decorations and poured over the menus and playlist. The place...
Interested in learning more? We have partnered with Story Point Consulting to host a free webinar. Watch the webinar recording! What is a fundraising plan? A fundraising plan is a roadmap that outlines how an organization will generate the necessary...
Raisely is a purpose-driven fundraising platform helping nonprofits take control of their campaigns to make a bigger impact — with flexible tools, intuitive design, and exceptional support. Learn more at raisely.com. Every November, e-commerce brands pour time and budget into...
CharityVillage Connects: The 2025 Giving Report: Disruption and the Digital Shift of Canadian Donors
In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we take a close look at the insights revealed in the 2025 CanadaHelps Giving Report about the landscape of charitable giving in Canada, and what these insights mean for your nonprofit or charity. Joined...
Original Broadcast Date: July 24, 2025 Summary: As tariffs continue to weigh on the Canadian economy, many households are tightening their budgets, reducing discretionary spending and ultimately affecting donor capacity and giving behaviour. With the financial pressure expected to escalate in the...
This article is the first in a three-part series – check out the second article. I was once asked to conduct an audit of a dozen animal rescue websites to see common fundraising missed opportunities. Time and time again, I encountered...
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...
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...
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...
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...
