Introduction
David Hutchinson interviews Julie Fiorini, General Manager, Donor Services & Brand at CanadaHelps and Allen Davidov, Senior Vice President & Practice Leader of Environics Analytics. They discuss the recently published 2024 Giving Report and explore giving trends, insights, and challenges Canadian charities are currently facing in online giving.
Summary
What’s really happening in Canada’s charitable sector?
In our latest episode of the Cause Leadership Podcast, host David Hutchinson sits down with Julie Fiorini of [CanadaHelps] and Allen Davidov of [Environics Analytics] to unpack the key findings from the 2024 Giving Report.
From record donation levels in 2023 to a surge in local giving and the rise of monthly and digital donations, this episode offers data-driven insights that every nonprofit leader, fundraiser, and changemaker should hear.
Whether you’re navigating retention challenges or looking to deepen donor engagement, this conversation is packed with strategic insights to help you lead with impact.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Giving Report
01:21 Unexpected Trends in Charitable Giving
04:12 The Impact of Economic Factors on Donor Behavior
08:10 Shifts in Generosity: Local vs. National Giving
12:41 Digital Transformation in Charitable Donations
23:00 Geographic Patterns in Philanthropy
26:16 Donor Retention vs. Acquisition Strategies
31:58 Metrics for Charity Leaders’ Success
33:24 The Rise of Giving Tuesday in Canada
35:44 Insights from the Giving Report
38:31 Understanding Donor Behavior
42:50 Navigating Challenges in the Charitable Sector
44:26 The Importance of Talent in Fundraising
