Small donor signals that support your fundraising

It’s common for organizations to collect useful information without realizing it. They have names, past donations, event attendance, volunteer history, and other details, but this information often sits in different places. Furthermore, when data isn’t reviewed together, it’s harder to see what supports your fundraising, and decisions can feel...

The great wealth transfer is already underway. Here’s how nonprofits can capture their share.

Interested in learning more? We have partnered with Raisely to host a free webinar. Register now! Over the next 20 years, an estimated $84 trillion in wealth will transfer from Baby Boomers to Gen X, Millennials, and younger generations. Of...

Donor acquisition is no longer the fundraising bottleneck—retention is

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,...

The benefits of a fundraising plan for charities and nonprofits

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...

CharityVillage Connects: Should Money Talk? Inequities in Funding and Influence in the Nonprofit Sector

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...

Legacy Giving Made Simple: How Your Will Can Support the Causes You Love

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...

Rethinking Wills: How legacy giving is being left behind (and how to change that)

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...

5 Reasons to Pursue CFRE Certification to Reach Your Professional Development Goals—From CFRE Ambassadors

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...

CharityVillage Connects: Disconnection to Collective Action: Highlights from the 2024 CanadaHelps Giving Report

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...

Building a strong foundation: Why monthly donations matter for small and medium-sized charities

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...
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