Did you know Canada's lobbying guidelines changed earlier this year? In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we break down what’s new, what it means for organizations engaging with government officials, and how to stay compliant while advocating effectively. Hear insights...
In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we look at how DEI rollbacks in the U.S. are affecting Canada’s nonprofit sector. We also explore where Canadian organizations stand in their DEI work today: what’s moving forward, what’s stalling, and what’s at...
Great design and marketing can transform the nonprofit game. It's what separates organizations that struggle to reach 50 people from those that impact thousands. When charity: water used brilliant storytelling and clean visuals to turn clean water access into a...
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...
Do you feel that your brand holds you back and limits your creativity? Do you resist brand guidelines because you want to be free to craft messages that feel fresh, dynamic, and responsive? These are common complaints, but here’s the...
In the last episode of CharityVillage Connects, we talked to government relations and fundraising experts about how nonprofits and charities can navigate the political change and economic impacts currently coming at us at such a dizzying pace. With the continued...
How to save on photos, stock and video Getting the right visuals is essential… and expensive. Not many nonprofits have the budget for a photographer. Here are sites where you can download incredible royalty-free stock and videos, for free! Tip: Be detailed...
Getting your story placed with any media outlet means getting it read by a journalist or editor in the first place. That means you need a killer subject line. This goes for any organization – whether you’re a nonprofit, social...
Media coverage is something that pretty much all organizations want, but very few actually get. In this episode, we’re speaking with Jennifer Singh, founder of She’s Newsworthy Media, a public relations agency that specializes in helping small businesses get recognized....
When I do media training for associations and other not-for-profits, I’m often asked what people should do if the media asks them a question they really don’t want to answer. Perhaps it’s a question related to a member getting into...
