Daryl discusses ...

Top strategies for crafting a rewarding year-end appeal – Canada

As you begin to craft the perfect letter, email or social media year-end ask, it’s important to conside...

Cheryl writes ...

Top strategies for crafting a rewarding year-end appeal

According to Bloomerang®, 50 percent of nonprofits get most of their annual donations from October throu...

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Top leadership traits every great executive director (and staff member) should have – Canada

It’s been said before and it will be said again: A nonprofit executive director, much like nonprofit st...

Gail describes ...

Tips to writing a winning grant proposal – Canada

If you are among the more than 170,000 nonprofit and charitable organizations in Canada, you understand t...

Daryl discusses ...

Tips to writing a winning grant proposal

If you are among the more than 1.5 million nonprofits in the United States, you understand the challenges...

Amanda writes ...

The best golf giveaways to ace your charity outing – Canada

Charity golf outings can be an effective (and fun) way to raise awareness and money for your cause.

Gina writes ...

The 5 best holiday fundraisers for nonprofits – Canada

Nonprofits receive one-third of their donations in December. We share 5 of the best holiday fundraisers t...

Gail writes ...

The 5 best holiday fundraisers for nonprofits

Raise donations to help you prepare for the year to come. We share five of the best holiday fundraisers t...

Andy describes ...

Thank you gift bag ideas to recognize donor generosity – Canada

Are you looking for the perfect donor thank you gift that will demonstrate just how much your supporters ...

Adam recommends ...

Skills-based volunteering is a nonprofit success secret

Skills-based volunteering can boost your nonprofit’s effectiveness and impact. Use promotional gifts fo...

Andrea likes ...

Simple ways to increase recurring donations throughout the year – Canada

Recurring gifts help you run your organization more effectively. With a simple donation setup, a lot of g...

Gina digs ...

Simple ways to increase recurring donations throughout the year

Did you know that in a single year, recurring donors give 42% more than one-time donors?

Tiffany discusses ...

Simple Lifehacks to Reduce Stress – Canada

Eighty percent of Americans feel the burn of stress at work! See how to reduce stress at work and home wi...

Meghan digs ...

Resolve to try these 5 healthy habits of successful nonprofits – Canada

At the start of a new year, roughly 3 out of 10 Canadians make New Year’s resolutions. And while resolu...

Amy discusses ...

Resolve to try these 5 healthy habits of successful nonprofits

With a new year around the corner, it’s an ideal time to think about resolutions for even greater succe...

Tiffany recommends ...

Recruit and maintain nonprofit membership that lasts a lifetime

According to the National Center for Charitable Statistics, 1.5 million U.S. nonprofits are currently com...

Tiffany describes ...

Promote your nonprofit to get people invested in your cause – Canada

If you’re looking for ways to promote your nonprofit, we’re here to help. We offer tips to help get v...

Amy describes ...

Promote your nonprofit to get people invested in your cause

An invested audience means more funding, more volunteers and more supporters. We share ways to promote yo...

Adam likes ...

Promote remote work-life balance – Canada

Avoiding burnout and staying motivated are two benefits of remote work-life balance. We offer ideas to ba...

Barbara recommends ...

Pledge cards, donation forms and remit envelopes: Getting the most from your fundraising materials

True, these materials may be second only to “the ask,” but pledge cards, donation forms and remittanc...

Molly likes ...

Part 2: How to share your volunteer and client stories, part 2

A great story connects the storyteller to the reader, touching their heart with a memorable tale.

Jason discusses ...

Part 2: How to share your volunteer and client stories

A great story connects the storyteller to the reader, touching their heart with a memorable tale.  Shari...

Jason writes ...

Part 1: How to collect volunteer and client stories – Canada

The power of stories lies in the ability to touch the heart. Stories can make us laugh or cry.

Indigo discusses ...

Part 1: How to collect volunteer and client stories

In part one of our two-part series, you’ll learn how, with a little planning and promotional thank-you ...

Whitney discusses ...

Matching gifts: 4 strategies to easily drive more donations – Canada

Want to get twice as many donations without double the work? It’s easier than you may think. We explain...

Ryan writes ...

Matching gifts: 4 strategies to easily drive more donations

Maximizing donations by doubling each one can have a twice as nice impact on your community. Learn how ma...

Jason describes ...

Make an impression: How to look good in virtual meetings – Canada

When you present your best self online, you can better connect with the audience you’re trying to reach...

Barb writes ...

Make an impression: How to look good in virtual meetings

Knowing how to look good in virtual meetings can help your message come through loud and clear. We offer ...

Alysia discusses ...

Make a better match: How to segment audiences – Canada

When you know how to segment audiences, your marketing message can make a bigger impact. We offer tips to...

Mark describes ...

Make a better match: How to segment audiences

Knowing how to segment audiences lets you get the right message to the right supporters. We offer tips to...

Sherry shares ...

Little-known tools that reduce event-planning stress – Canada

With these helpful tools, planning and hosting your organization’s next big event will be a breeze. Don...

Amy describes ...

Little-known tools that reduce event planning stress

Hosting an event for your nonprofit is a lot of work. For it to be successful, you need to raise enough m...

Liz digs ...

Learning from negative feedback to build a better nonprofit – Canada

Training giveaways and tips will help you turn negative feedback into positive growth for your organizati...

Sarah writes ...

Learning from negative feedback to build a better nonprofit

When handled correctly, negative feedback can be a chance to connect with your audience and make positive...

Andrea writes ...

Influencer marketing for nonprofits: How to choose the right influencers – Canada

Influencer marketing for nonprofits helps grow your supporters and further your nonprofit. Discover 5 ide...

Amie shares ...

Influencer marketing for nonprofits: How to choose the right influencers

Influencer marketing for nonprofits provides a host of benefits to your organization. Check out 5 ideas o...

Adam suggests ...

How to use video to create an impactful year-end appeal – Canada

Video is a great way to show impact and encourage a donation. Make video a must in your appeal and promot...

Alysia discusses ...

How to use video to create an impactful year-end appeal

Finish the year on a high note. Make the most of December giving by using video in your year-end appeal. ...

Amie discusses ...

How to tell your story with data – Canada

Regular review of your nonprofit's data allows better tracking of patterns, trends and successes. Celebra...

Heidi discusses ...

How to tell your story with data

Prioritize reviewing your nonprofit's data on a regular basis to better understand you successes and area...

Andy recommends ...

How to shake up your next gala – Canada

How can your nonprofit shake things up to make its next gala one your community members will want to atte...

Jessie suggests ...

How to mend a donor relationship after a misunderstanding – Canada

Steps such as listening with empathy and taking responsibility can mend a donor relationship. We offer ti...

Erin writes ...

How to mend a donor relationship after a misunderstanding

Repairing upset feelings after a misunderstanding is crucial to improving a donor relationship. We offer ...

Maria writes ...

How to make the most of virtual volunteers – Canada

Using virtual volunteers can save you money and give you access to specialty skill sets. We share gift id...

Sarah recommends ...

How to make the most of virtual volunteers

Virtual volunteers can give you access to specialized skill sets. We share tips for acquiring and managin...

Erin likes ...

How to make small internal changes for nonprofit growth – Canada

Find creative ideas for small internal changes that lead to big nonprofit growth using what you already h...

Kathi describes ...

How to make small internal changes for nonprofit growth

Boost nonprofit growth with small internal changes that lead to big results. We offer ideas along with no...

Adam likes ...

How to get perfect-fit board members for your nonprofit – Canada

Help your charitable organization exceed its goals when you assemble the right board. We offer five ideas...

Meghan suggests ...

How to get perfect-fit board members for your nonprofit

Perfect-fit board members can bring new ideas and fresh perspectives to help your organization continue t...