Fundraising Basics for Small Nonprofits: Using Data to Create an Effective Fundraising Strategy

Original Broadcast Date: September 18, 2025 Summary: For staff and volunteers who are new to fundraising or just beginning to explore data, using data analysis to drive your fundraising strategy can come with a bit of a learning curve, especially when...

You got a monthly donor! Now what?

This article is the third in a three-part series – check out the first and second articles. One of the most neglected components of the fundraising process is stewardship. Most nonprofits find themselves sprinting on the hamster wheel of acquisition,...

GivingTuesday Reloaded: Smart Campaigns, Loyal Donors, Bigger Impact

Original Broadcast Date: August 28, 2025 Summary: As the most competitive giving season of the year approaches, your year-end strategy needs more than good vibes and a hopeful email blast. In this tactical, no-fluff webinar, Keela (donor engagement CRM) and Raisely (fundraising campaign platform)...

How to grow your community of monthly donors

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...

The benefits of a fundraising plan for charities and nonprofits

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...

Plan a high-impact GivingTuesday like an e-commerce pro

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...

Sustaining Revenue and Navigating Tariff Impacts in Canada – A Practical Guide for Nonprofits

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...

Why are so many nonprofits missing out on the sustained revenue of monthly giving?

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...

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...
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