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...
Let’s be real: running a nonprofit can sometimes feel like trying to keep a dozen spinning plates in the air. With so many pressing needs—programming, staffing, fundraising—grant research often gets pushed to the back burner. But here’s the thing: ignoring...
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...
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...
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...
It’s been about three months now, since Canada elected its new government. What will this new federal government mean for Canada's nonprofit sector? What policy shifts can we anticipate? How will funding be affected? And what should nonprofit leaders be...
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...
Let me start by painting a picture. It’s the year 2030, and the greatest concern facing Canada’s nonprofits and charities is how to creatively collaborate to build more sustainable communities and better serve them, from Coast to Coast to Coast....
Original Broadcast Date: May 29, 2025 Summary: Creating a Will is one of the simplest yet most powerful ways to leave a lasting impact on the causes you care about. However, many Canadians delay this essential task, missing the opportunity...
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...
