Posts Tagged: Funding

3 psychology theories that explain why people aren’t motivated to donate and what you can do about it

It’s no secret that the number of people in Canada who give has been declining since 1990. This means charities and nonprofits have had to rely on a decreasing pool of donors for their fundraising and operational needs. But, the bigger question is why are fewer people donating than ever before and what can we…

Don’t wait for a crisis to diversify your revenue

For many nonprofits and charities, revenue diversification happens when a crisis strikes such as the loss of a primary funder or investor. But, if nonprofit organizations can be strategic and proactive in their revenue diversification, they can mitigate this risk. At Volunteer Alberta, our leadership team has been working hard to diversify our funding. So,…