Did you know Canadian donor-advised funds (DAFs) granted nearly $1 billion to charities in 2021? Yet many nonprofits still don’t have a DAF strategy.

In our latest TechSoup Connect Canada session, we welcomed Mike Todd from Transform Philanthropy to demystify DAFs and share actionable advice on how to:

• Identify DAF donors in your database
• Avoid common stewardship mistakes
• Make your organization more “DAF-attractive”
• Tap into recession-resistant funding streams

Watch: https://youtu.be/eMTy10r6h3w

Thanks to Mike for the clarity and inspiration—and for reminding us why DAFs aren’t the competition, they’re the channel.

Nonprofits are always looking for fresh ways to engage communities and inspire action—and film might be your next powerful tool. 🎥✨

At a recent TechSoup Connect Canada session, Eva Zheng from Empact shared how nonprofits can use film screenings not just to move hearts, but to drive measurable impact—from donor engagement to volunteer signups and community partnerships.

We’ve rounded up the 7 top takeaways in this blog post recap, complete with the full replay.

If you’re exploring new engagement strategies—or looking for creative ways to partner with filmmakers—this one’s for you.