In our recent CharityVillage Connects podcast episode, The Dismantling of USAID: Impacts on Global Aid and Canadian Nonprofits, we explored how recent cuts to USAID funding are creating ripple effects for Canadian charities working internationally. For this episode, we were...
In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we examine the far-reaching consequences of the Trump administration’s sudden dismantling of USAID, which has created a $63-billion void in global aid funding. With essential programs in health, education, food security, and disaster relief...
Wrapping up an eventful year with the conversations that shaped our sector As we come to the end of another transformative year for Canada’s nonprofit and charitable sector, I’ve been reflecting on the conversations that resonated most deeply with our...
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...
