Why you should add an online raffle to your next fundraiser

Would you believe it if we told you that as organizations add an additional fundraising driver, their total raised doubles? Well, it’s time to start believing! At Trellis, we conducted a study with over one thousand fundraisers and it’s true…...

Using cryptocurrency donations to gain traction with younger donors

For several years, charities have been struggling to find ways to capture the attention of younger generations. The need is more pressing as the “giving gap” – aging donors continuing to give at a much higher rate than younger generations...

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...

CharityVillage Connects: The Time is Now: Why Canadian Nonprofits Must Digitize to Survive

In this episode, host Mary Barroll explores a bit of a mystery: Why, with incredibly sophisticated technology within easy reach, are some nonprofits still struggling to adapt and take advantage of digital tools? Is it simply a question of cost?...

6 tips to increase recurring donations

There’s no question that recurring donors are the backbone of your organization. Not only are they 5x more valuable than one-off donors, recurring donors allow you to work more effectively and accurately plan for the future, knowing that you’ll have...

The secret to raising 200% more for your organization

Jen and the team at Shuswap Trail Alliance were keen to kick off their second annual virtual fundraiser, but this year they were determined to come back with bigger and better goals, and still hit them out of the park!...

The great transfer of wealth: 3 ways to prepare

You have likely heard the rumblings of what is set to be the largest wealth transfer in history.  A 2014 study by a group of Boston College researchers predicted that, by 2061, $58 trillion would transfer from one generation to...

How technology can help your nonprofit attract a new generation of donors

What exactly are younger donors looking for in a nonprofit or charity?  When it comes to understanding what younger donors desire, transparency of impact is the very first layer to consider. Millennials play a strong role in shaping how giving...

How to easily run an online raffle or 50/50 – A step by step guide

Online raffles and 50/50s are a fun and exciting way to raise more funds for your organization. Thought that was it? Guess again… Online raffles can also help you expand your donor base and build new long-lasting relationships. Through unique...

Great Canadian Giving Challenge and a chance to win $20,000 from CanadaHelps is just around the corner!

As many charities know all too well, summer months often mean a rise in temperature and a dip in donations. It was eight years ago that CandaHelps launched the Great Canadian Giving Challenge, a month-long event in June, aimed to...