When you work in nonprofit communications, you have deadlines to meet, content to create, and channels to feed. You’re responding to emerging needs, managing competing priorities, and doing your best with limited time and resources. But the nature of the...
When nonprofit leaders talk about branding, there’s often a pause, followed by a polite smile and something like, “We’re not really a brand. We’re a cause.” In many ways, it’s a fair reaction. The word “branding” can sound stuffy and...
Learn how to embed Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) into your nonprofit’s creative marketing—from websites and written content to social media, stock images, and AI tools. If you’re leading a nonprofit right now, you’re likely feeling the pressure—from funders,...
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...
Are your nonprofit’s stories all starting to sound the same? Have you been telling different versions of the same story over and over again? Stories are central to compelling nonprofit communications; they help audiences connect emotionally, understand your work and...
In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we explore how nonprofits across Canada are beginning to harness the power of artificial intelligence to advance their missions. Through real-world case studies and conversations with sector leaders, we spotlight tangible examples of how...
In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we take a hard look at the well-being of Canada’s nonprofit workforce, with a spotlight on the frontline staff who form the backbone of essential community services. We uncover troubling data from recent research...
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...
It’s been about three months now, since Canada elected its new government. What will this new federal government mean for Canada's nonprofit sector? What policy shifts can we anticipate? How will funding be affected? And what should nonprofit leaders be...
Is your nonprofit organization’s website telling a story, or is it just a collection of isolated pages? As your nonprofit’s digital home base, with the proper care and attention, your website can serve as your primary online storyteller. The content...
