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...

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...

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...

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....

Diversifying charitable fundraising streams for sustainability: Practical information to boost your charity’s fundraising potential

The fundraising landscape is evolving, and charities need to diversify their fundraising streams to ensure their sustainability. PayPal Giving Fund Canada published a new guide for charities, which dives into the fundraising tools available to raise more for your cause....

Have you had a chance to download and dig into Direct Mail Benchmarks 2024 yet?

Released in May, this all-Canadian report unpacks how direct mail fundraising programs performed last year, thanks to the amazing charities who share their results with us! If you’ve been wondering how your fundraising measures up against other charities in the...

7 strategies for small nonprofits to boost their fundraising efforts

Small organizations often turn to various methods for fundraising including social media, silent auctions, and even the classic walkathon. However, it's crucial to remember that to successfully raise funds, it is not just about individual fundraising events or initiatives. For...

CharityVillage Connects: Disconnection to Collective Action: Highlights from the 2024 CanadaHelps Giving Report

The 2024 CanadaHelps Giving Report contains some disturbing news – it found that for the eleventh year running, the number of Canadians making donations to charities has declined.  According to the report, this alarming downward trend in donations seems to...

Maximize support with embeddable donation forms available on the CharityVillage Crowdfunding Platform

Crowdfunding can help your organization raise donations online and even achieve revenue sustainability. Reimagine your fundraising with CharityVillage's Crowdfunding Platform - 0% platform fees, and no subscriptions or contracts.  Embeddable and mobile-friendly donation forms are designed to make gathering one-time...
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