Original Broadcast Date: July 24, 2025

Summary: As tariffs continue to weigh on the Canadian economy, many households are tightening their budgets, reducing discretionary spending and ultimately affecting donor capacity and giving behaviour. With the financial pressure expected to escalate in the latter half of the year, it’s critical for nonprofits to adapt swiftly. Watch this exclusive webinar designed to equip nonprofit leaders with pragmatic, step-by-step strategies for maintaining donor engagement and stabilizing revenue despite economic headwinds.

CharityVillage collaborated with ConnectionPoint, world leaders in social fundraising, to deliver a webinar specifically tailored to Canadian nonprofits, providing practical and actionable content to help them navigate these challenging times. As Winston Churchill once said, “Never let a good crisis go to waste.” Smart nonprofits will use this moment to launch timely campaigns and implement actionable strategies to maximize their fundraising potential.

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Webinar presenters

Shannon Belliveau
VP of Client Success, ConnnectionPoint Inc.

Shannon Belliveau is the Vice President of Client Success at ConnectionPoint Inc., where she leads strategy and support for hundreds of changemakers, entrepreneurs, and community leaders launching impactful fundraising campaigns. With over a decade of experience in digital engagement, customer strategy, and community building, Shannon is known for her hands-on approach, problem-solving mindset, and deep commitment to helping clients succeed.

Whether working with grassroots organizers or high-profile campaigns, Shannon brings clarity, empathy, and actionable insights to every step of the crowdfunding journey. She’s passionate about turning big ideas into successful movements—and ensuring every client feels supported along the way.

When she’s not working behind the scenes to help campaigns thrive, you’ll likely find her diving into emerging fundraising trends, mentoring purpose-driven founders, or fueling up with a strong cup of coffee.

Daryl Hatton
Founder & CEO, ConnectionPoint Inc.

Daryl Hatton is a serial entrepreneur and global thought leader in digital philanthropy and social innovation. As the founder and CEO of ConnectionPoint, he has built a suite of award-winning crowdfunding platforms—including FundRazr, Crowdfundr, and CoCoPay—that have empowered over 200,000 campaigns across 100+ countries to raise more than $350 million.

With a passion for reimagining how communities, nonprofits, and businesses collaborate to fund meaningful change, Daryl is a sought-after international speaker and advisor. He serves on the boards of the PayPal Giving Fund Canada and the National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association of Canada.

Known for his engaging storytelling and practical insights, Daryl brings a unique blend of entrepreneurial grit, technical expertise, and heartfelt purpose to every conversation. Whether mentoring founders, advising startups, or exploring the future of giving, Daryl is driven by a simple mission: to make generosity more accessible, impactful, and joyful for everyone.

“Thank you for a valuable free resource that wasn’t trying to sell anything. Much appreciated!”

– Past CharityVillage Webinar Participant