Extended Charitable Tax Deadline: What It Means for Canadian Nonprofits with Guest Nicole Danesi, Ep #80

Episode 80

In this episode of Frontier FM, hosts Naomi Perks and Wes dive into the latest trends and challenges in the nonprofit sector, focusing on the recent extension of the charitable tax deadline to February 28th for Canadian nonprofits.

Guest Nicole Danesi from Canada Helps returns to discuss the implications of this extension, including strategies for leveraging additional time to boost donations, handling initial confusion around the announcement, and the impact of recent Canada Post labor disruptions.

They also explore broader issues like government funding changes, the potential 'Trump Slump,' and the evolving landscape of digital and traditional fundraising methods.

 The episode concludes with advice on future-proofing nonprofits in uncertain times and fostering stronger donor connections.

Strategies to prepare for the future—whether or not the extension remains permanent. 

00:00 Welcome to Frontier FM

00:37 Introducing the Guest: Nicole Danesi

00:51 Understanding the Charitable Tax Deadline Extension

02:00 Government Announcements and Their Impact

05:26 Strategies for Nonprofits During the Extension

14:10 Monthly Donations and Digital Giving Trends

19:27 The Rise of Giving Tuesday

24:27 Digital Transformation in Nonprofits

30:54 The Comfort of Traditional Banking

31:44 Diverse Giving Options for Canadians

33:14 The Importance of Human Connection in Fundraising

36:37 Personalization in Fundraising

41:27 Adapting to Uncertainty in the Nonprofit Sector

48:31 The Role of Social Media and Digital Platforms

52:11 Looking Forward: Resilience and Future Trends

56:01 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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