Recap from TechSoup Connect Canada – June 3, 2025 The TechSoup Connect session with fundraising strategist Frances Roen was a deep dive into the building blocks of a successful capital campaign. Whether you’re dreaming up your first major fundraising push or already knee-deep in planning, Frances had practical and hard-won insights for every phase of…

At our May 21 TechSoup Connect Canada event, Personal Connection at Scale: Using Telemarketing to Secure Donations, we explored how the David Suzuki Foundation used telemarketing—not to ask for money, but to spark meaningful conversations about legacy giving. In this informal but insight-packed session, Sand Dollar Consulting’s Siobhan Aspinall, CFRE and Morgan Steacy, Senior Account…

Running a nonprofit often means juggling a dozen tasks with limited time and people power. That’s why we brought in David Pisarek, Chief Digital Aficionado at Wow Digital, to help us rethink our systems during our recent TechSoup Connect Canada event. Whether you’re a solo operator or leading a growing team, this session is packed…

Board service is one of the most meaningful ways to support a nonprofit—but it comes with responsibilities that many volunteers may not fully understand. On April 14, TechSoup Connect Canada hosted a deep dive into the Responsibilities of Individual Board Members, led by experienced nonprofit trainer Becky Schueller. Becky brought three decades of experience as…

At TechSoup Connect Canada’s April 1 event, we were treated to a deep dive into the practical side of AI and automation with Chaplain Timothy “TIG” Heaslet. Far from a buzzword-laden keynote, this was a grounded, generous session filled with real-world use cases, thoughtful caution, and a whole lot of heart. TIG, a nonprofit leader…

Nonprofits are often stretched thin, navigating tight budgets and competing demands for attention. So, why should you make time to experiment with yet another social platform? Because playing with new tech isn’t just about staying relevant—it’s about finding fresh ways to connect with supporters, amplify your mission, and maybe even spark joy along the way.…

February’s TechSoup Connect Canada event “How to Build AI Tools That Save Time and Money” was EPIC! We had an insightful discussion with experts Angeline Robertson and Matthew Lichty from Stand.earth Research Group, exploring how nonprofits can use AI and machine learning for advocacy research. ⬇️ Read the slides Here are the top 10 takeaways…

In 2025, innovative technology is reshaping the way nonprofits function and engage with their communities. During a recent TechSoup Connect BC event, several experts provided insights into how nonprofits can leverage these advancements. Below is a summary of their presentations, along with video links and slides for further exploration. Kim Peterson: Utilizing ChatGPT as Your…

The “How to Fundraise with AI Marketing” event, hosted by TechSoup Connect, brought together nonprofit professionals and enthusiasts eager to understand how artificial intelligence can revolutionize their fundraising strategies. Deepa Chaudhary, the founder of Grant Orb and a seasoned nonprofit expert, guided participants through the intricacies of AI and its potential to empower organizations with…

Feasibility studies are crucial to ensure project success, ensuring projects meet goals in a way that makes the best use of your team’s time, effort, and money.

Welcome to a world where automation is not just a buzzword but a transformative tool for nonprofits! Recently, at a TechSoup Connect BC event, Dan Lombardi from Mission Simplify demonstrated how strategic automation could fundamentally enhance donor engagement and operational efficiency. Here’s a snapshot of the insightful session, aimed at helping nonprofits harness the power…