Before you pitch checklist

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...

Upskilling, DEI, and more: 5 key charitable sector trends to pay attention to in 2024

Charities, and the people who work with them as paid staff and unpaid volunteers, are often the unspoken heroes of our society. From accessible community programming to education to creating art and culture activities, charities help nourish people’s minds, bodies,...

On November 29, we hosted our third annual Conference and Awards. As part of the festivities, award winners were named in 19 categories. More than 700 nonprofit professionals, leaders, and volunteers from across Canada joined the event to take part in...

The AI Advantage: How Nonprofits Can Rise to the Top Using AI

Original Broadcast Date: October 26, 2023. Summary: Get ready as we dive headfirst into the world of AI for nonprofits! In this session, Keela explores the incredible ways AI is transforming nonprofit operations, covering everything from fundraising to donor engagement,...

Outsourcing Non-Core Functions: The Pros, Cons, Best Practices and Things to Consider

Original Broadcast Date: August 10, 2023. Summary:  To hire in-house, or to outsource? That is the question that most nonprofits face at one point or another along their journey. It’s a big decision and one that should not be taken...

Try these 4 steps and gain more social media followers for your nonprofit

Auditing your social media accounts as a nonprofit is key to ensuring that your marketing efforts are having a positive impact and getting you the results you need.  Before I get into why and how to audit your accounts, I’d...

How to Maximize Donor Retention and Raise More for Your Organization

Original Broadcast Date: April 27, 2023. Summary: Nonprofits and charities know they need to invest their time into what will be the best return on their efforts. But how do fundraisers know where to invest and what strategies will help them...

The Fundamentals of Email Marketing for Nonprofits

Original Broadcast Date: November 17, 2022.  Summary: Email marketing is an important communication channel for nonprofits. Whether you’re sending newsletters or fundraising appeals, you can personalize your messages and connect with donors via emails better than you can with traditional advertising....

Email marketing 101: How to create effective email fundraising appeals

Whether you’re trying to engage first-time donors or boost the generosity of recurring ones, one of the biggest pain points nonprofits have is getting their message heard.  With so many distractions competing for your donor’s attention, it can be hard...

Online giving here to stay among all ages

Want to learn more on this topic? We’ve interviewed the author as part of our podcast CharityVillage Connects: The Time is Now: Why Canadian Nonprofits Must Digitize to Survive which can be accessed here.  The COVID-19 pandemic led to an...
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