$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...

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...

New research, new donors, new opportunities for legacy giving

In 2020, the CAGP Foundation released research on legacy giving in Canada. We examined the habits and beliefs of Canadians around legacy giving. We polled those who had already left a charitable gift in their Will, those intending to, and...

CharityVillage Connects: Responsible AI Adoption for Nonprofits

In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we explore what responsible AI adoption looks like for nonprofits. AI is reshaping nonprofit work, from fundraising to communications and everything in between. This shift raises urgent questions surrounding privacy, trust, equity, wellbeing, accountability, and mission alignment. Join us...

Accessibility starts before your event begins

Last year, we launched AccessFest in downtown Toronto, a free public festival built around a simple but important idea: accessibility should not be added after the fact - it should shape the experience from the very beginning. As the founder...

The Great Wealth Transfer: How to Build a Multi-Generational Donor Base That Lasts

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....
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