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...

How to craft effective email campaigns 

Email is one of the most powerful marketing tools, but it’s often under-utilized by non-profits. Your email subscribers are a highly-engaged audience who want to hear from you – but are you communicating with them regularly?   According to Campaign Monitor,...

CharityVillage Connects: Celebrating the 2021 CharityVillage Award Winners

At the end of a challenging year that disproportionately impacted the nonprofit sector, we're bringing you an episode of celebration featuring those whose efforts went above and beyond during this historically difficult time.  In November 2021, Charity Village launched our inaugural CharityVillage Conference and Awards, honouring the...

CharityVillage Connects: Post-Pandemic Fundraising and Beyond

In this episode, we focus on the devastating impact COVID shutdowns and restrictions had on fundraising, how nonprofits pivoted and embraced new digital tools to transform their fundraising models in record speed. Join our host, CharityVillage President Mary Barroll, to...

How to Stop Overthinking and Start Raising Money Online

Original Broadcast Date: Thursday, November 18, 2021 Summary: In this webinar, Mary Barroll and Daryl Hatton discuss the widespread myths of crowdfunding that limit the revenue potential and stop nonprofits from successfully engaging their communities in advocacy and giving. With the...

4 easy strategies to help you have the best holiday fundraising campaign ever!

With just 80 days left in 2021 (where did the time go!?) Here are a few easy tips to help your organization raise as much as possible this holiday season, and work towards better engagement and relationships with all of your donors.  If your...