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,...
Interested in learning more? We have partnered with Story Point Consulting to host a free webinar. Watch the webinar recording! What is a fundraising plan? A fundraising plan is a roadmap that outlines how an organization will generate the necessary...
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...
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...
Interested in learning more? We have partnered with LegalWills to host a free webinar. Register now! Twenty-five years ago, I was sitting at a pub with a group of friends after work when someone brought up Wills. Not one of us...
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...
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...
In the vibrant landscape of Canada's charitable sector, small and medium-sized charities offer vital services and foster community well-being. Yet, these organizations often face significant financial challenges that can limit their ability to fulfill their missions effectively. So, why not...
There’s no question that recurring donors are the backbone of your organization. Not only are they 5x more valuable than one-off donors, recurring donors allow you to work more effectively and accurately plan for the future, knowing that you’ll have...
You have likely heard the rumblings of what is set to be the largest wealth transfer in history. A 2014 study by a group of Boston College researchers predicted that, by 2061, $58 trillion would transfer from one generation to...
