CharityVillage Connects: The Future of Fundraising: Digital Giving, AI, Securities & Legacy Gifts

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,...

Preparing for a grant application before writing a single word

Across Canada, nonprofit organizations continue to navigate a funding environment that is becoming more competitive, more complex, and, in many cases, more time-sensitive. When a funding opportunity opens, it is often accompanied by tight deadlines and a sense of urgency...

Are we building legacy programs that can hold complexity?

You might not know this about me, but I’m a muller. I like time to turn things over in my brain and noodle on what it all means. And that’s what I’ve been doing since I got back from the...

$84 trillion is changing hands. Is your nonprofit ready for the Great Wealth Transfer?

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...

GivingTuesday to Year-End: The Integrated Campaign Playbook to Acquire, Convert, and Grow Donors

On August 27, join us for a free webinar to learn how to acquire, convert, and grow donors. GivingTuesday can create a surge of attention, but results depend on what happens next. This practical webinar walks through a campaign framework...

Protect the spark: Creating digital giving experiences that delight donors from the first gift

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...

Canada’s generosity will likely continue to weaken unless we rebuild the social conditions that produce it

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...

When you need more capacity but can’t add staff

Sometimes organizations reach a point where the goals keep growing, but the team does not. You may recognize this moment. The community need is rising, your programs are strong, and the vision is clear. But when you look at your...

How nonprofits can improve donor retention in a shrinking donor pool

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...

CFRE Ambassadors in Canada share 5 reasons to pursue CFRE Certification

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...
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