Donation form best practices: What 33,000+ campaigns tell us about what actually works in 2026

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...

Strengthening a successful second calling in fundraising with CFRE

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...

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,...

Fundraising Essentials for New Organizations: How to Build a Realistic Fundraising Strategy

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...

From spreadsheet to strategy: What your donor data is trying to tell you

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...

Is your nonprofit ready to apply for grants?

I recently had a consultation call with a nonprofit that had been tirelessly applying for grants, only to face rejection. They were frustrated, having invested so much time and energy with little to show for it. As we dug into...

Meeting donors where they are: Making digital fundraising work for every charity

In a rapidly shifting landscape of philanthropy, Canadian charities recognize one clear truth: the ways people give, and the contexts in which they give, are evolving. At a time when chance encounters, mobile devices and peer-influence matter more than ever,...

Making sense of donor data: Five questions from small teams

Many small teams asked really great questions during our donor data webinar for small nonprofits. These questions reflect real challenges that many organizations face when trying to make sense of their data, connect with supporters, or simply figure out where...

New Age Fundraising: Maximize Your Reach and Fundraise on Today’s Top Platforms with PayPal Giving Fund Canada

Original Broadcast Date: October 30, 2025 Summary: Giving Tuesday is just around the corner – are you ready to maximize your impact?  This exclusive webinar is designed for charities. Learn how PayPal Giving Fund, a registered charity, partners with popular...

Keeping It Simple: Planning Your GivingTuesday Without the Overwhelm

This year, GivingTuesday falls on December 2nd, 2025. As of writing this, that’s less than 40 days away! But it’s not just about the one day, it also marks the kick off of your Giving Season - usually the most...
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