In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we explore the changing landscape of Canadian philanthropy and the new fundraising trends that are shaping the future of the sector. Drawing on insights from the 2026 Giving Report, we look at how donor behaviour, technology, AI,...
In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we explore what responsible AI adoption looks like for nonprofits. AI is reshaping nonprofit work, from fundraising to communications and everything in between. This shift raises urgent questions surrounding privacy, trust, equity, wellbeing, accountability, and mission alignment. Join us...
If you’ve been hearing a lot about donor-advised funds (DAFs) lately, it’s because this form of charitable giving has become the fastest-growing giving channel in Canada. In our CharityVillage Connects podcast episode, The Surge in Donor Advised Funds: How They’re Reshaping Canadian...
[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text]Announced at this year’s CharityVillage Conference and Awards on November 19, the 2025 award winners include both exceptional organizations and inspiring individuals. They are leading the way with the best volunteer programs, innovative workplace mental health initiatives, meaningful diversity,...
CharityVillage Connects: The 2025 Giving Report: Disruption and the Digital Shift of Canadian Donors
In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we take a close look at the insights revealed in the 2025 CanadaHelps Giving Report about the landscape of charitable giving in Canada, and what these insights mean for your nonprofit or charity. Joined...
Join us in celebrating the 2024 winners of the CharityVillage Awards! These winners were announced on November 20, 2024, at our annual conference, and now is your chance to hear more about their exceptional achievements. With winners in categories such...
Do you get butterflies in your stomach before making a big pitch or presentation? To end our current podcast season, we invited Lucia Cesaroni, world renowned opera singer and voice consultant, to share with us how to find our own...
How have donors been giving this past year? And what’s the outlook for the future of giving? On this week’s podcast episode, Jacob O’Connor, Vice President of Engagement at CanadaHelps, shares with us the latest giving trends published in the...
How can we actively create the future we want to see beyond the COVID-19 pandemic? On today’s podcast, André Pawan Vashist, ecosystem facilitator, system solution designer, and seasoned nonprofit leader, shares with us his insights on how to move from...
Despite all the research that shows the untapped talent and capabilities of the neurodiverse population, neurodiverse individuals are still facing significant barriers when seeking employment and adapting to workplace cultures and practices that are not made accessible to them. How...

