Plan a high-impact GivingTuesday like an e-commerce pro

Raisely is a purpose-driven fundraising platform helping nonprofits take control of their campaigns to make a bigger impact — with flexible tools, intuitive design, and exceptional support. Learn more at raisely.com.  Every November, e-commerce brands pour time and budget into...

Could skipping out on grant research be holding your nonprofit back?

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...

Why are so many nonprofits missing out on the sustained revenue of monthly giving?

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...

Rethinking the donor journey: How to build a donor journey that doesn’t feel like a sales funnel

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...

Why human connection should be the not-so-secret weapon for NFPs and charities

In a time of growing polarization, economic uncertainty, and social fragmentation, one truth is becoming clear: human connection is not a luxury — it is a foundation of life. We all need to feel seen, valued, and supported. While not-for-profits...

Why the DQ increase and new guidelines on granting to non-qualified donees are not enough to shift funder practices

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....

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...

AFPNS’s 2025 Maritime Fundraising Conference

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...

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...
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