Over the past several years, nonprofit leaders across Canada have been navigating a funding environment that is becoming increasingly complex and competitive. Government priorities shift, grant programs evolve, and foundations refine their funding strategies. At the same time, more organizations are competing...
While fundraising is not the core work of nonprofits and charities, it is vital when it comes to securing long-term funds to support your mission. Many organizations have access to staff and volunteers with deep expertise in their field, whether that be...
Interested in learning more? We have partnered with Keela and Raisely to host a free webinar. Register now! Most nonprofits treat their donation form as a final step in the donor journey. The data suggests it's become a bottleneck. After...
In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we take an in-depth look at donor-advised funds (DAFs), a method for Canadians to give to charity that is increasing rapidly in popularity. With more than $20 billion sitting in DAF accounts across the...
In our recent CharityVillage Connects podcast episode, The 2025 Federal Budget: What Nonprofits Need to Know to Navigate 2026, we gathered experts from across the sector to break down the 2025 federal budget and what it means to nonprofit organizations across Canada. To better understand...
Image: Faculty of Science at the University of Windsor Ottenbrite Lecture Series (L-R: Dean of Science, Proffesor Claudio Verani; Gemma Grey-Hall, CFRE; Shelley Ottenbrite; Dave Ottenbrite; Ruth Ottenbrite; Mark Ottenbrite; and guest Lecturer Proffesor Christa Brousseau). With nearly 15 years of experience in...
The era of passive growth is over In the past, nonprofits relied heavily on donor acquisition to fuel their fundraising engines. But in 2025, the data shows a clear pivot: donor acquisition is no longer the primary growth driver. Instead,...
Original Broadcast Date: February 12, 2026 Summary: Establishing a new organization, whether it’s a charity or a nonprofit, can be incredibly exciting. Your team is likely full of passion, and eager to make a real difference in the community. But...
On November 4th, the federal government released its latest budget. In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we explore what the new fiscal plan means for nonprofits and charities across Canada. Our guests break down the key measures affecting funding, employment,...
Interested in learning more? We have partnered with Story Point Consulting to host a free webinar. Register now! Imagine this: You have just stepped into a new role, maybe you are new to the organization, or new to fundraising altogether. You are preparing...
